Abstract:
A hair setting lotion composition comprises in combination an aqueous solution of a lower alkanol, a cosmetic film-forming resin and a reducing agent selected from the group consisting of butyl hydroxy anisole, dodecyl gallate, propyl gallate and octyl gallate. The reducing agent is generally present in amounts of about 0.02-2% by weight of the composition.
Abstract:
IN WHICH R is selected from the group consisting of an alkyl radical having three to eight carbon atoms, C6H5, (C6H5-CH2), and C6H11, and n is a number between one and four inclusive. The invention also includes a method of making the composition.
A composition for dyeing keratinic fibers and particularly human hair which comprises, in aqueous solution, at least one direct dye having a poor affinity for the fiber at room temperature and an organic solvent which is inert to both the dye and the fiber, and corresponds to the formula
Abstract:
A METHOD OF IMPROVING THE QUALITY AND "HOLD" OF A "SET" IMPARTED TO THE HAIR, WHICH METHOD COMPRISES THE STEPS OF APPLYING A REDUCING AGENT TO SAID HAIR WHILE IT IS MOIST AND UNCONSTRAINED, AND THEN NEUTRALIZING IT, SAID STEPS BEING CARRIED OUT BEFORE THE HAIR IS "SET".
Abstract:
THE METHOD OF PERMANENTLY PRESSING TEXTILE ARTICLES CONTAINING KERATINIC FIBER, WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF IMPREGANTING THE TEXTILE ARTICLE WITH A SOLUTION CONTAINING EFFECTIVE AMOUNTS OF A WATER SOLUBLE POLYMER HAVING BRANCHED CHAINS HAVING TERMINAL-SH FUNCTIONAL GROUPS, PLACING THE IMPREGNATED TEXTILE ARTICLE IN THE CONFIGURATION CORRESPONDING TO THE SHAPE DESIRED, AND THEN PRESSING THE AREA IN WHICH A CREASE IS DESIRED AT AN ELEVATED TEMPERATURE.
Abstract:
An insecticidal composition comprises a homogeneous solution of dimethyl dichlorovinyl phosphate and a polymer of polyethylene fatty acid present in amounts sufficient to stabilize and to control the evaporation rate of the dimethyl dichlorovinyl phosphate. Absorbent supports can be impregnated with this insecticidal composition.
Abstract:
A cosmetic makeup base foundation cream composition for the skin comprises an alveolar polymeric support containing a multiplicity of rupturable microcapsules containing said makeup base foundation cream.
Abstract:
A stable composition for softening, tinting, lightening and setting hair comprising a solution in a solvent selected from water and an aqueous solution of a lower alkanol of an effective amount of hydrogen peroxide to lighten the hair, an effective amount of at least one water soluble 1 : 2 chromium complex of a mono azo dye to tint the hair and an effective amount of a filmforming polymer to set the hair, said composition having a pH between 1.5 and 4.5.
Abstract:
A cosmetic composition for removing nail enamel comprises a shaped cosmetic applicator containing a multiplicity of rupturable microcapsules, a portion of which contain a first solvent for the enamel and the remainder containing a second solvent exhibiting a solvent action on the enamel greater than said first solvent and a perfume to mask the odor of said solvents.