Abstract:
The disclosure relates to compositions comprising at least one film former and at least one wax dispersion. The disclosure further relates to methods of improving the ease of removability of compositions.
Abstract:
The disclosure relates to compositions comprising at least one film former, at least one wax dispersion, and at least one thermoreversible gelling polymer. The disclosure further relates to methods of increasing the volume of keratinous fibers, and methods of improving the ease of removability of compositions.
Abstract:
Systems, devices, and methods are described for providing a cosmetic device configured to deliver an active component into a skin and a method for manufacturing such a cosmetic device. In an embodiment, the cosmetic device includes an anisotropic magnetic element located in or on the head part of the body and configured to generate a magnetic field which induces diamagnetism in the active component. In an embodiment, the anisotropic magnetic element has a honeycomb magnetization pattern.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a process for cosmetic treatment of the hair, in particular a hair shaping process, comprising the following steps: applying to the hair a composition comprising a liquid solvent system and a dispersion of particles that are insoluble in the solvent system, the particles comprising a material capable of changing state under the effect of an external stimulus, before, during or after the applying of the composition, shaping the hair to the desired hairstyle, then or simultaneously, applying one or more stimuli enabling the change of state of the material, stopping the stimulus or stimuli for obtaining fixing of the hairstyle.
Abstract:
Systems, devices, and methods are described for providing a cosmetic device configured to deliver an active component into a skin and a method for manufacturing such a cosmetic device. In an embodiment, the cosmetic device includes an anisotropic magnetic element located in or on the head part of the body and configured to generate a magnetic field which induces diamagnetism in the active component. In an embodiment, the anisotropic magnetic element has a honeycomb magnetization pattern.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a hair styling composition and methods of using the composition, wherein the composition comprises: (a) an aqueous dispersion containing: (i) at least one solid wax particle having a particle size ranging from equal to or greater than 1 micron to about 100 microns and comprising at least one wax having a melting point of greater than 35° C.; (ii) a surfactant mixture comprising at least one nonionic surfactant and at least one ionic surfactant; and (iii) water; and (b) at least one cosmetically acceptable carrier.
Abstract:
The present invention provides an electroporation device and a method for controlling an electroporation device for facilitating delivering active substances into skin such as stratum corneum while minimizing discomfort of a user by modulating applied voltage pulses. The electroporation device according to the present invention comprises: a measurement unit being configured to provide multiple outputs of one or more resistance measurement voltage pulses for measuring a resistance of skin of a user at a predetermined interval; and an output unit being configured to provide an output of one or more electroporation voltage pulses to the skin of the user based on the resistance of the skin of the user per each output of the one or more resistance measurement voltage pulses.
Abstract:
To provide a tapping device, capable of making a more comfortable tapping motion. A tapping device for vertically tapping a skin surface comprising: a tapping applicator for applying a normal force on the skin surface, wherein the tapping applicator is reciprocated in a direction perpendicular to the skin surface; an actuator for generating the linear reciprocating motion of the tapping applicator, wherein the actuator comprises a direct-current motor which is driven at an applied magnitude of voltage; a pressure sensing mechanism for measuring the magnitude of normal pressure exerted on the actuator during the operation of the tapping device in real time; and a controller for controlling the magnitude of voltage to be applied to the direct-current motor in real time, wherein the applied magnitude of voltage corresponds to the magnitude of normal pressure measured by the pressure sensing mechanism.
Abstract:
The present invention provides an electroporation device and a method for controlling an electroporation device for facilitating delivering active substances into skin such as stratum corneum while minimizing discomfort of a user by modulating applied voltage pulses. The electroporation device according to the present invention comprises: a measurement unit being configured to provide multiple outputs of one or more resistance measurement voltage pulses for measuring a resistance of skin of a user at a predetermined interval; and an output unit being configured to provide an output of one or more electroporation voltage pulses to the skin of the user based on the resistance of the skin of the user per each output of the one or more resistance measurement voltage pulses.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to an aqueous dispersion comprising: (a) at least one solid wax particle having a particle size ranging from equal to or greater than 1 micron to about 100 microns and comprising at least one wax having a melting point of greater than 35° C.; (b) a surfactant mixture comprising at least one nonionic surfactant and at least one ionic surfactant; and (c) water. The aqueous dispersion may be employed in compositions capable of delivering benefits to various substrates, for example, keratinous substrates such as skin and hair.