Abstract: This invention relates to a topical composition for treating amino acid based substrates comprising a protected thiol compound having the formula R—(S—Pr)m where R is a functional group, S is sulfur, and Pr is a heterocyclic protecting group, and m is an integer between 1 and 100. The invention further relates to systems which comprise this protected thiol compound and an activating mechanism. The protected thiol compounds of the present invention may be used in hair care compositions, textile care compositions, cosmetic compositions, oral care compositions, skin care, nail care, laundry care, acne care and animal care compositions. A preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a silicone composition and method for making. The composition comprises a polysiloxane or silicone resin, at least one linker, and at least one molecular hook.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a hair care composition comprising: (a) at least one compound according to general formula (I): wherein each X is independently selected from substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated carbon; n is 0-10; R1 is selected from hydrogen, alkyl, arylalkyl or alkaryl; R2 is selected from: (i) hydrogen; (ii) alkyl, preferably C1-C8 alkyl, more preferably C1-C4 alkyl; (iii) aryl, alkaryl, arylalkyl; (iv) hydroxyalkyl, hydroxyaryl, hydroxyalkaryl, hydroxyarylalkyl; (v) —Zm—N(R5)2; (vi) —Zm—Y—C(N(R5)2)═NR5; (vii) —Zm—S—Q; (viii) —Zp—S—S—Zp—CR5(N(R5)2—COOR6; (ix) —Zm—COOR5; each m is, independently 0-8, preferably 1-4; each p is, independently, 0-2, preferably 0; each Z is, independently, selected from substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated carbon; Y is selected from a covalent bond and NR5; Q is selected from hydrogen or alkyl; R3 is select

Abstract: An alkaline hair bleaching composition comprising (a) from about 0.01% to about 12%, by weight, of at least one oxidizing agent; (b) from about 0.2% to about 20%, by weight, of a buffering system, present in an amount sufficient to generate a pH of the composition in the range from about 5 to about 11, wherein said buffering system comprises at least one pH modifying ingredient selected from the group consisting of (i) borates buffers, (ii) alkalizing agents, and mixtures thereof; (c) from about 150 ppm to about 5,000 ppm of at least one stabilizer; and (d) from about 0.01% to about 50%, by weight, of at least one hair care ingredient selected from the group consisting of (i) surfactants, (ii) catalysts, (iii) thickeners, (iv) conditioners, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Cosmetic composition for topical application to the skin comprise a cyclodextrin compound and a salicylic acid or salicylic acid derivative, wherein the composition is in the form of a water-in-silicone emulsion having a continuous silicone oil-containing phase and a discontinuous aqueous phase. The compositions herein provide improved anti-acne/anti-inflammatory activity together with reduced skin irritation.

Abstract: Disclosed are stabilized electrostatically-sprayable topical compositions and methods of treating the skin by electrostatic application of such compositions. The compositions comprise: a) from about 2% to about 90% of a liquid insulating material; b) from about 2% to about 90% of a conductive material; c) from about 0.1% to about 35% of a particulate material which is insoluble and immiscible in the composition; and d) from about 0.5% to about 30% of a thickener for stabilizing the composition. The liquid insulating materials and conductive materials present in the composition are sufficiently miscible or soluble in the composition such that they are in substantially one phase.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions, comprising: a.) from about 0.01% to about 50%, by weight, of vitamin B3 compound; b.) from about 0% to about 90%, by weight, of an emollient component comprising from 0% to about 100%, by weight, of an oil liquid at ambient temperature; c.) from about 0.01% to about 40%, by weight, of a polar solvent; d.) from about 0% to about 90%, by weight, of a solidifying agent; and e.) from about 0% to about 90%, on an anhydrous basis, of a color wherein the vitamin B3 compound is added to the composition such that the concentration of the vitamin B3 compound exceeds the saturation solubility of the vitamin B3 compound in the polar solvent.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic compositions comprising a combination of non-emulsifying and emulsifying crosslinked siloxane elastomers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substantially uniform, discontinuous films of a skin care product having a defined average particle size, particle spacing and coverage value. The films provide improved skin appearance, e.g., good apparent coverage and a natural look. The films can be formed by any method which provides the defined particle size, particle spacing and coverage value, including silk screening and the like and electrostatic spray techniques. The films are preferably formed by electrostatically spraying the composition onto the skin.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for customizing the cosmetics used by a consumer. A consumer provides selection data and a cosmetic product formula is generated therefrom, base ingredients are then dispensed in accordance with the formula and a customized cosmetic product is delivered onto an intermediate surface for subsequent application. Further, a cartridge providing fluids to a customized cosmetic device is disclosed comprising one or more fluids, the fluids are stored in the cartridge, and one or more openings are provided for dispensing the fluids to a customized cosmetic product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oil-in-water mascara compositions comprising water-insoluble polymeric materials in the form of an aqueous emulsion, water-soluble, film-forming polymers and organophilic clays. Said compositions exhibit improved wear and are removable with soap and water.

Abstract: Disclosed are topical leave-on compositions such as antiperspirant and deodorant compositions comprising (b) from about 0.01% to about 10% by weight of selected pantothenic acid derivatives, (b) from about 10% to about 99.89% by weight of a liquid carrier, wherein the composition has a pH of from about 2.0 to about 5.0, or otherwise comprises an acidic skin active agent or other similar material such as an aluminum-containing antiperspirant active. The selected pantothenic acid derivatives remain stable within the antiperspirant or acidic compositions and provide improved skin feel and cosmetics benefits.

Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable, personal cleansing articles useful for cleansing the skin or hair. These articles are used by the consumer by wetting the dry article with water and then rubbing the article against the skin or hair. The article comprises a water insoluble substrate having a cleansing surface that contains apertures of a certain size and frequency, and a lathering surfactant releasably associated with the substrate. Preferably, the articles of the present invention further comprise a conditioning component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions that comprise: a) a safe and effective amount of a functionalized acid anhydride-based bonding agent having the structure wherein X represents a cosmetic benefit agent that may or may not be attached to a chemical linker; and b) a cosmetically acceptable carrier for the bonding agent wherein the composition is administered topically to mammalian proteinaceous substrates and wherein the bonding agent reacts with a protein contained in the substrate such that the bonding agent, and thus the cosmetic benefit agent, is covalently attached to the substrate. The invention further relates to methods of using the compositions described above as well as various products that include the claimed compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to a topical composition for treating amino acid based substrates comprising a protected thiol compound having the formula R—(S—Pr)m where R is a functional group, S is sulfur, and Pr is a heterocyclic protecting group, and m is an integer between 1 and 100. The invention further relates to systems which comprise this protected thiol compound and an activating mechanism. The protected thiol compounds of the present invention may be used in hair care compositions, textile care compositions, cosmetic compositions, oral care compositions, skin care, nail care, laundry care, acne care and animal care compositions. Preferred embodiments of the present invention provide a modified UV absorber and a modified antioxidant, methods for making them and compositions conprising them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions that comprise: a) a safe and effective amount of a diazonium salt bonding agent having the structure wherein X represents a cosmetic benefit agent that may or may not be attached to a chemical linker; and b) a cosmetically acceptable carrier for the bonding agent wherein the composition is administered topically to mammalian proteinaceous substrates and wherein the bonding agent reacts with a protein contained in the substrate such that the bonding agent, and thus the cosmetic benefit agent, is covalently attached to the substrate. The invention further relates to methods of using the compositions described above as well as various products that include the claimed compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a substantially dry, disposable personal care article suitable for cleansing, said article comprising: a) a water insoluble substrate comprising a creped nonwoven layer; and b) a cleansing component disposed adjacent to said creped nonwoven layer, wherein said component comprises from about 10% to about 1000%, by weight of the water insoluble substrate, of a lathering surfactant and wherein the cleansing component exhibits a log [(&eegr; @ 25° C.)/(&eegr; @ 200° C.)] greater than about 0.45. Additionally, the present invention relates to a similar article that is characterized by a cleansing component that exhibits a complex viscosity measured under an oscillation stress of 1 Pa of greater than about 100 Pa·s. at 25° C.