Avon Products, Inc.

Robert E Kalafsky

Andrew H Pechko

Dmitri S Ptchelintsev

Anthony David Gonzalez

Neil D Scancarella

Mark Steven Garrison

Glen Thomas Anderson

Michele C Duggan

Meredith K Cividanes

Vanessa C Reggiardo

Beatriz N Bernardo

Katherine A O'Hara

Harold E Pahlck

John A Duffy

Thi N Do

Ernest S Curtis

Freda E Robinson

Lisa Lamberty

Elinor R Kaplan

Michael V Lowenborg

Michelle Zheng Lu

Compositions and methods are disclosed for preventing or reducing loss of color from color-treated keratin fibers by forming a water-resistant coating on hair comprise a combination of a hydrophobic particulate material comprising a hydrophobically surface-modified oxide and one or more hydrophobic film formers in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle.

Method for improving color retention in artificially colored hair

Fluids are provided which resist phase separation by inclusion of a stabilizing amount of a glutamic acid derivative in the presence of ethanol. The fluids comprise an aqueous discontinuous phase, a silicone oil containing continuous phase, a glutamic acid derivative such as dibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamide, and ethanol. The fluids may be prepared without heating to solubilize the glutamic acid derivative.

Use of glutamide stabilizers

There is a topical composition having carnitine creatinate and a cosmetically acceptable vehicle. There is also provided a method for improving the aesthetic appearance of skin. There is also provided a method for inhibiting the induced lipid synthesis in skin. There is also provided a method for inhibiting the formation of cellulite in skin.

Cosmetic compositions having carnitine creatinate and methods for using

There is provided a photostable and synergistically enhanced topical sunscreen composition that provides increased substantivity, waterproofness, sweat resistance and rub off resistance. There is further provided methods of enhancing the photostability of a sunscreen active in a topical sunscreen composition, synergistically enhancing the UV absorbance of a topical sunscreen composition having a sunscreen active, and enhancing the substantivity, waterproofness, sweat resistance and rub off resistance in a topical sunscreen composition. The preferred compositions and methods have a sunscreen active, a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, and novel 2-substituted-3,3-diaryl-2-propenoic acid derivatives with [A] a Cto Cstraight or branched chain, substituted or un-substituted, conjugated or non-conjugated hydrocarbon, or [B] a siloxane, polysiloxane, organo-modified polysiloxane residue, a group represented by the formula R[Si(R)]&#x2014; and Rwhich is a silicone residue derived from a silicone represented by the formula ROH having a molecular weight up to about 30,000, wherein each Ris independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkoxy, aryl and aryloxy and n is from 1 to about 500.

Sunscreen compounds and compositions containing same and methods for use thereof

There is provided a photostable and synergistically enhanced topical sunscreen composition. There is further provided a method of enhancing the photostability of a sunscreen active in a topical sunscreen composition. There is further still provided a method of synergistically enhancing the UV absorbance of a sunscreen active in a topical sunscreen composition. The preferred compositions and methods of the present invention use a dibenzoylmethane sunscreen active, aextract, and a cosmetically acceptable vehicle.

Photostable sunscreen compositions and methods of stabilizing

Disclosed is an insect repellent composition. The composition has an amount of an insect repellent active effective to repel insects when the composition is applied to the skin, and an amount of a urethane polymer sufficient to form a film on the surface of the skin. The composition also has a cosmetically-acceptable vehicle. Also disclosed is a method of repelling insects from the skin by applying the composition to the skin.

Extended duration insect repellent composition and method of application to the skin

The present invention provides novel aryl benzimidazole sulfonic acid esters and cosmetic compositions that employ the novel aryl benzimidazole sulfonic acid esters as sunscreens. The cosmetic compositions can be water, organic solvent or emulsion based. Also provided are methods of using the compositions to protect skin from exposure to the sun, and optionally, repel insects.

Esters of aryl benzimidazole sulfonic acids and sunscreen compositions containing same

There is provided a topical composition that comprises (a) a substantially anhydrous insect repellent selected from the group consisting of ethyl-(N-butylacetylamino) propionate or a derivative thereof, p-menthane--diol, hydroxyethyl isobutyl piperidine carboxylate (-piperidine carboxylic acid), and mixtures thereof, and (b) a non-volatile solvent. A second embodiment of the present composition includes the same insect repellent, and a volatile solvent, and, optionally, a film former. A third embodiment includes the same insect repellent, a non-volatile solvent, a volatile solvent, and, optionally, a film former.

Anhydrous insect repellent composition

Disclosed is an aerosol insect repellent composition. The composition has (a) an amount of an insect repellent effective to repel insects when applied to the skin and (b) a cosmetically-acceptable vehicle in which to disperse and deliver the insect repellent active. The vehicle has (i) a VOC component capable of volatilizing upon exposure to a reduction in pressure for delivering the composition in an aerosol form, and (ii) a non-VOC component. The aerosol composition has a VOC content of not greater than about 55 wt. % based upon the weight of the aerosol composition. Further disclosed is a method of repelling insects from skin wherein the aerosol composition is applied to or sprayed on the skin.

Aerosol insect repellent composition having low VOC content and method of applying same to the skin

The present invention describes compositions and methods for treating, preventing and improving the appearance of skin, particularly, treating, preventing, ameliorating, reducing and/or eliminating fine lines and/or wrinkles of skin, wherein the compositions include limonoid constituents which inhibit acetylcholine release at neuromuscular junctions of skeletal muscle so as to relax the muscles involved with wrinkling, folding and creasing of skin, e.g., facial movement and expression. The limonoids preferably include the plant alkaloidsand. The compositions, which also are used to treat hyperhidrosis, are preferably applied to the skin, or are delivered by directed means to a site in need thereof.

Compositions and delivery methods for the treatment of wrinkles, fine lines and hyperhidrosis

Oxa acids and related compounds for treating skin conditions

There are provided topical compositions having reversible visible change in color in response to change in light. The compositions comprise color changing capability provided by photochromic material and a vehicle acceptable for topical application to the skin or hair.

Topical compositions with a reversible photochromic ingredient

There is provided a photostable and synergistically enhanced topical sunscreen composition. There is further provided a method of enhancing the photostability of a sunscreen active in a topical sunscreen composition. There is further still provided a method of synergistically enhancing the UV absorbance of a sunscreen active in a topical sunscreen composition. The preferred compositions and methods of the present invention use a dibenzoylmethane sunscreen active, an extract of Kaempferia Galanga, and a cosmetically acceptable vehicle.

A novel insect repellent composition is provided that contains about 0.8 wt % to about 0.12 wt % oil of citronella, about 20 wt % to about 40 wt % emollient, and up to about 15 wt % C to C alkyl benzoate in an alcohol-containing vehicle suitable for topical application. The insect repellent compound may also contain a sunscreen and/or an ingredient that provides the insect repellent composition with water resistant/waterproof properties.

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Ogdensburg, NJ, United States of America

Robert E Kalafsky