Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions which provide both a skin cleansing and skin moisturizing benefit from the same product. These compositions provide improved lathering and cleansing characteristics, are extremely mild to the skin, and deliver a moisturizing agent to the skin. These compositions comprise at least one anionic surfactant, a dispersed, insoluble oil phase, at least one additional surfactant, an optional suspending agent, and water. This invention also relates to methods for providing combined cleansing and moisturization, and to methods for delivering these compositions as a foam.

Abstract: An aqueous topical composition with low pH comprising an acidic anti-acne agent and a water soluble glycol ether. The composition is useful for exfoliation and prevention or treatment of acne. In one preferred embodiment of the present invention, the composition further comprises a nonionic surfactant and a silicone copolymer.

Abstract: Disclosed are improved topical compositions having improved efficiency such as improved sunscreen effectiveness for protecting the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet irradiation, such as sunburn and sun-induced premature aging of the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for treating acne and other skin lesions and also to methods of treatment utilizing these compositions. These compositions and methods of treatment employ benzoyl peroxide, a compound for reducing the skin irritation associated therewith, and a topical carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nonabrasive thickened aqueous-based personal cleansing compositions. These compositions utilize insoluble micronized cleansing particles of defined particle size that are not tactilely perceived by the user during the cleansing process, and yet which provide improved cleansing performance from the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are improved topical compositions having improved efficiency such as improved sunscreen effectiveness for protecting the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet irradiation, such as sunburn and sun-induced premature aging of the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to artificial tanning compositions having improved stability. These compositions comprise dihydroxyacetone, a salt selected from the group consisting of metabisulfite salts, sulfite salts, hydrogen sulfite salts, and mixtures thereof. These compositions are useful for imparting an artificial tan to human skin. In further embodiments, these compositions also comprise a sunscreen agent and are also useful for providing protection from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for personal cleansing with rinse-off compositions comprising certain foam enhancing polymers in an aqueous solvent system. These compositions, when delivered from an aerosol or non-aerosol system, produce aesthetically preferred foam in copious amounts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-acne compositions having good efficacy, low skin irritation, and good physical and chemical stability. These compositions comprise a benzoyl peroxide, a wetting agent, water, a non-volatile emollient component which is a liquid at 25.degree. C. and which has a weighted arithmetic mean solubility parameter of less than or equal to about 7, and a water soluble or dispersible gelling agent.

Abstract: The present invention are anhydrous after shave lotions comprising a perfume, an alcohol, and a low viscosity silicone fluid. Said compositions have less stinging and burning than compositions known in the art. Furthermore, said compositions are economical and have good skin feel characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions which provide both a skin cleansing and skin moisturizing benefit from the same product. These compositions provide improved lathering and cleansing characteristics, are extremely mild to the skin, and deliver a moisturizing agent to the skin. These compositions comprise at least one anionic surfactant, a dispersed, insoluble oil phase, at least one additional surfactant, an optional suspending agent, and water. This invention also relates to methods for providing combined cleansing and moisturization, and to methods for delivering these compositions as a foam.

Abstract: A skin care composition in the form of a substantially oil-free aqueous gel comprising a water-soluble humectant, a hydrophilic gelling agent and a specific silicone component. The compositions provide improved skin feel and residue characteristics together with excellent moisturizing, emolliency, rub-in and absorption characteristics.

Abstract: A skin care composition in the form of a substantially oil-free aqueous gel comprising a water-soluble humectant, a hydrophilic gelling agent, a specific silicone component and a specific cationic surfactant component. The compositions provide improved oil control along with improved skin feel and residue characteristics together with excellent moisturizing, emolliency, rub-in and absorption characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stabilized compositions, preferably in the form of oil-in-water emulsions, for imparting an artificial tan to human skin. The water phase of these compositions contains dihydroxyacetone and at least one alkyl hydroxyalkylcellulose or derivative thereof. The oil phase contains at least one fatty acid or fatty acid derivative. The weight ratio of fatty acid or fatty acid derivative to alkyl hydroxyalkylcellulose is most preferably from about 10:1 to about 5:1. In further embodiments, these emulsion compositions contain one or more sunscreens, and are also useful for protecting human skin from the harmful effects of sunlight and other sources of ultraviolet radiation.

Abstract: Disclosed are sunscare compositions having enhanced substantivity, efficacy and the like for protecting the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet irradiation, such as sunburn and sun-induced premature aging of the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oil-in-water emulsion compositions useful for imparting an artificial tan to human skin. These emulsions contain paucilamellar lipid vesicles, i.e. vesicles comprising several concentric lipid bilayers, encapsulating an aqueous dihydroxyacetone solution. The vesicles comprise a polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether, a sterol, a quaternary ammonium compound, and optionally, a non-surface active oil. In further embodiments, these emulsion compositions contain one or more sunscreens, and are also useful for protecting human skin from the harmful effects of sunlight and other sources of ultraviolet radiation. The present invention also relates to methods for preparing these compositions, methods for providing an artificial tan to human skin, and methods for protecting human skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation.

Abstract: Disclosed are topical compositions having improved substantivity such as improved water-proofing (e.g., resistance to perspiration) and rub-off resistance useful for protecting the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet irradiation, such as sunburn and sun-induced premature aging of the skin.

Abstract: Disclosed are sunscare compositions having enhanced substantivity, efficacy and the like for protecting the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet irradiation, such as sunburn and sun-induced premature aging of the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for solubilizing at least one difficultly soluble pharmaceutical active in a mixture of polyethylene glycol and polyvinylpyrrolidone. The process does not require water as a solvent or the use of a heating step. In further embodiments, the present invention also relates to a process for encapsulating these solubilized pharmaceutical compositions within soft gelatin shells, which are preferably transparent. Both the resulting compositions and their capsules provide an effective means for oral delivery of a wide variety of difficultly soluble pharmaceutical actives.

Abstract: Novel antitussive and anesthetic liquid compositions of matter for oral use comprising an effective oral antitussive drug and dyclonine; and method of using same.