Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating acne and related pilosebaceous disorders with a safe and effective amount of salicylic acid and pantothenic acid or a pantothenic acid derivative. This combination of materials is found to be less irritating and drying to the skin than salicylic acid alone.

Abstract: Disclosed are hair conditioning compositions, including hair rinse and shampoo compositions, containing a silicone fluid hair conditioning compoentn with improved efficiency through the use of silicone resins, wherein the weight ratio of the silicone fluid component to silicone resin is from about 4:1 to about 400:1.

Abstract: A skin care composition in the form of a low pH aqueous gel. The compositions provide improved skinfeel and residue characteristics together with excellent moisturizing, emolliency, rub-in and absorption characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to emulsion compositions which are useful for imparting both an artificial tan to human skin and for providing protection to the skin from the harmful effects of UV radiation. These compositions have good stability at acidic pH values, are highly substantive to the skin, and provide a natural looking tan.

Abstract: The present invention relates to topical compositions comprising N-acetylcysteine demonstrating improved odor stability. These compositions are useful for treating and visibly improving the appearance of human skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for regulating wrinkles and/or atrophy in mammalian skin comprising treating the skin with a safe and effective amount of salicylic acid and/or additional active component.

Abstract: Disclosed are oral compositions such as toothpastes, mouthrinses, liquid dentifrices, lozenges and gums containing copper bis-glycinate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mouthrinse and methods of use providing improved antimicrobial activity and thereby reducing oral bacteria, mouth malodor and further promoting oral health.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved topical pharmaceutical compositions having improved aesthetics which are useful for imparting antimicrobial actives. In particular, it relates to topical moisturizing compositions containing one or more antimicrobial active compounds. These compositions are also useful for providing relief from symptoms associated with, for example, vaginal yeast infections.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved topical pharmaceutical compositions in the form of a wipe or towelette having improved aesthetics which are useful for imparting antimicrobial actives. In particular, it relates to topical moisturizing wipe compositions containing one or more antimicrobial active compounds. These compositions are also useful for providing relief from symptoms associated with, for example, vaginal yeast infections.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oral compositions containing cranberries or parts of cranberries, such as cranberry extract, or a mixture of such materials and other antibacterial/antimicrobial agents. The invention also relates to methods of treating plaque/gingivitis and other periodontal diseases as well as dental calculus and caries.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mouthrinse and methods of use providing improved antimicrobial activity and thereby reducing oral bacteria, mouth malodor and further promoting oral health.

Abstract: A skin care composition in the form of an oil-in-water dispersion which comprises a silicone gum having a molecular weight of from about 200,000 to about 4,000,000 and wherein the composition additionally incorporates a fatty acid ester emulsifier based on a mixture of sorbitan acid ester and sucrose fatty acid ester. The composition provides improved moisturization, skin feel and skin care benefits and reduced greasiness, together with excellent rub-in and absorption characteristics.

Abstract: Disclosed are hair styling shampoo compositions which deliver improved cleansing, lathering and styling performance. These shampoo compositions comprise an alkyl glyceryl ether sulfonate surfactant, a hair styling polymer comprising one or more select hydrophobic monomer units, a non-polar volatile solvent, and water. Also disclosed are methods of cleansing and styling hair by using the hair styling shampoo compositions herein.

Abstract: The compositions of the present invention are useful for the topical delivery of a wide variety of active ingredients. These compositions are particularly useful for treating conditions such as acne and its attendant skin lesions, blemishes, and other imperfections. These compositions are nonirritating to the skin and also provide improved skin feel benefits. These compositions can be in the form of leave-on products and products that are rinsed or wiped from the skin after use.

Abstract: Hair care compositions which provide improved styling and hair conditioning properties are disclosed. The compositions comprise from about 0.1% to about 10.0% of a specifically-defined silicone copolymer and from about 0.5% to about 99.5% of a carrier suitable for application to hair. These compositions are characterized by the fact that, when dried, the polymer phase separates into a discontinuous phase which includes a silicone macromer and a continuous phase which includes the copolymer backbone.

Abstract: Oral compositions, such as oral gels and toothpastes, containing a novel abrasive.

Abstract: The present invention relates to rinse-off hair care compositions that leave a low residue on the hair after repeated use. These compositions have good hair style retention properties and have a natural, non-sticky feel upon the hair. These compositions comprise a hydrophobic copolymer component and a carrier suitable for application to the hair. The copolymer component further comprises a hydrophobic copolymer and a volatile hydrophobic solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to rinse-off hair care compositions that leave a low residue on the hair. These compositions have good hair style retention properties and have a natural, non-sticky feel upon the hair. These compositions comprise a hydrophobic copolymer component having a drying coefficient of less than about 3% and a carrier suitable for application to the hair. The copolymer component further comprises a hydrophobic copolymer and a volatile hydrophobic solvent. The copolymer has a cohesive breaking strength of greater than about 20 kg.sub.f /cm.sup.2, an adhesive strength of less than about 30 kg.sub.f /cm.sup.2, a cohesive breaking strain of less than about 100%, wherein the ratio of said cohesive breaking strength to said adhesive strength is greater than or equal to about 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for regulating wrinkles and/or atrophy in mammalian skin comprising treating the skin with a safe and effective amount of salicylic acid and/or additional active component.