A non-rinse hair care formulation is provided and comprises an oil adsorber and water.

The present invention relates to a composition, comprising (a) at least one modified starch, (b) at least one C.sub.13-C.sub.15 fatty acid, and (c) at least one clay. The amount of each of the ingredients (a) to (c) may be within a specific weight range. The composition according to the present invention is stable, and can be rinsed off from the skin and can leave an enhanced deposition of clay on the skin after rinsing off the composition from the skin.

Novel compounds, synthesis methods and use of the same in medicine and in cosmetics are disclosed. Also disclosed, are novel compounds and ligands that modulate RARs.

Extract of a bacterial strain for its use in treatment and/or care of the skin and/or mucous membranes, as well as its cosmetic and/or dermopharmaceutical compositions. In particular, its use for sebum reduction and skin firmness.

A method of providing a treatment for cleaning and removing oils from hair includes providing a cosmetic that includes a blend of a powder phase including at least two absorbents selected from the group of mica, silica, starch, talc, kaolin and zeolite, and at least one emollient with a solvent phase. The blended powder and solvent phases are formed into a dry shampoo product adapted for manual application to the hair. A porous mold may be used to provide the cosmetic. Techniques may be applied to other forms of cosmetic compositions.

Disclosed are methods of applying a leave-on personal care treatment products comprising: a) providing a container having a nozzle or opening for selectively releasing the contents thereof: b) including in the container a leave-on personal care formulation comprising: (i) an active component for affecting the personal care of the user; (ii) a carrier for the active component, said carrier comprising at least about 50% by weight of trans-HCFO-1233zd and optionally a co-carrier in amounts of up to about 50% by weight; and c) spraying said leave-on personal care formulation from the container and onto the area of the user to be treated.

The use of a particulate mineral as an anti-pollution agent in a composition for application to skin and/or keratin materials, a method for protecting skin and/or keratin materials from pollution, a composition comprising a particulate mineral and a method of making said composition.

This present invention relates to a hair and scalp treatment and strengthening composition. The hair and scalp treatment and strengthening composition comprises quantities of an aloe vera gel, turmeric root, ginger root, petroleum jelly, grape seed oil, coconut oil, peppermint oil, rosemary oil, a grave sea oil, and vanilla fragrance oil. The hair and scalp treatment and strengthening composition assists in reducing alopecia, treating over processed hair and hair loss, as well as stimulating new hair growth.

A method of providing a treatment for cleaning and removing oils from hair includes providing a cosmetic that includes a blend of a powder phase including at least two absorbents selected from the group of mica, silica, starch, talc, kaolin and zeolite, and at least one emollient with a solvent phase. The blended powder and solvent phases are formed into a dry shampoo product adapted for manual application to the hair. A porous mold may be used to provide the cosmetic. Techniques may be applied to other forms of cosmetic compositions.

The present invention discloses a composition comprising sugar alcohols or a combination of sugar alcohols and a Tetraselmis extract or either of the former together with niacinamide for treating or preventing dysfunctions of the human hair or skin or as a skin or hair care product.