Abstract: Described herein, are personal care compositions comprising a surfactant system; an amino acid, e.g. taurine; and a deposition aid comprising a PVM/MA copolymer having a M.W. of from about 30,000 to about 1,000,000, or a vinylimidazolium vinyl pyrrolidone copolymer. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described.

Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions comprising—in relevant part—an effective amount of inulin. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described.

Abstract: Described herein are zirconium oxychloride clusters comprising zirconium oxychloride and a basic amino acid. Personal care compositions comprising the same, and methods of making and using the same are also described.

Abstract: A tooth whitening apparatus which includes a container having a cavity containing a tooth whitening composition and an applicator assembly which includes a cap, a rod member coupled to the cap and protruding from a bottom end of the cap and having a longitudinal axis, an outer surface, and a distal portion, and an applicator tip coupled to the distal portion of the rod member. The applicator assembly is alterable between: (1) an attached state whereby the cavity of the container is sealed; and (2) a detached state whereby the applicator assembly is separated from the container to apply the tooth whitening composition onto a user's teeth. The outer surface of the rod member includes at least one vent groove that is elongated in a direction of the longitudinal axis to reduce a pressure in the cavity of the container when altering the applicator assembly into the attached state.

Abstract: Described herein are personal care compositions (e.g., bar soaps) that may include from about 0.1 to about 5 wt. % of a polysaccharide; from about 0.01 to about 12 wt. % of a fatty alcohol; and from about 0.5 to about 7 wt. % of a post-biotic blend, wherein all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the personal care composition. Methods of making and using the personal care compositions are also described herein.

Abstract: Personal care compositions and methods for improving skin are disclosed. A personal care composition according to an aspect of the disclosure that may be in the form of an intimate care product and include from about 0.5 to about 7 wt. % of a post-biotic blend; optionally, from about 0.1 to about 5 wt. % of a polysaccharide; optionally, from about 0.01 to about 12 wt. % of a fatty alcohol, wherein all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the personal care composition. A method according to an aspect of the disclosure may include applying an intimate care composition to a section of skin; rinsing the section of skin; and applying a lotion composition to the section of skin.

Abstract: The plaque detecting device of the present invention comprises a light emitting unit (450) which irradiates ultraviolet or blue excitation light (L) toward the tooth surface (99a), and a first and second light receiving units (402) which receive radiated light (L?) from the tooth surface (99a). The first light receiving unit extracts the spectral component of a first wavelength region including the wavelength range of fluorescent light specific to plaque from the radiated light (L?), and obtains a first output value corresponding to the intensity of that spectral component. The second light receiving unit extracts, from the radiated light (L?), the spectral component of a second wavelength region containing the wavelength range of the fluorescent light specific to enamel and having a predetermined lower limit wavelength below the lower limit wavelength of the first wavelength region, and obtains a second output value corresponding to the intensity of this spectral component.

Abstract: Described herein are zinc-amino acid-lauryl sulfate complexes and oral care compositions comprising the same; and methods of making and using the same are also described.

Abstract: Methods of increasing sIgA levels in an individual's oral cavity are disclosed. The methods comprise applying effective amounts of zinc oxide, zinc citrate, and arginine Methods of increasing the concentration of sIgA in the individual's mucosa pellicle in the oral cavity are disclosed. Methods of increasing phagocytotic activity of phagocytotic cells in the individual's oral cavity are also disclosed. In addition, methods of increasing levels of ?-Defensin 1 in the individual's oral cavity are disclosed.

Abstract: The application relates to novel aqueous oral care compositions useful for combining and delivering incompatible stannous fluoride or stannous chloride or stannous pyrophosphate, potassium salts, and an amino acid (e.g., a basic amino acid) in a high-water composition, for example, to provide effective caries prevention, protection against dental erosion, and relief from dental hypersensitivity. Additionally, oral care compositions described here useful in order to naturally promote nitrate reduction from the oral microbiome, which can eventually result in systemic increases of nitric oxide in blood plasma, and can form part of an overall regimen to maintain or control blood pressure. Compositions comprise stannous fluoride, stannous chloride or stannous pyrophosphate, nitric acid or a water-soluble nitrate salt such as potassium nitrate, a water-soluble alkali metal polyphosphate such as tetrasodium pyrophosphate or trisodium polyphosphate, a basic amino aid such as arginine and more than 10 wt % water.

Abstract: A device for testing aqueous laboratory samples in one embodiment includes a base member extending along a longitudinal axis and defining a plurality of sample chambers recessed in a first outer surface. A resiliently deformable first gasket is disposed on the first outer surface and comprises openings each corresponding to a respective one of the chambers. At least a first cover glass is disposed on the first gasket to enclose the openings. A peripheral clamping frame disposed on the first cover glass comprises resiliently flexible cantilevered locking protrusions configured to form a snap interlock with the base member and compress the first cover glass between the clamping frame and first gasket to seal the chambers. Some embodiments include a second resiliently deformable gasket compressed between the clamping frame and first cover glass. Fluid couplings associated with each chamber allow fluid to enter and exit the chambers.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to personal care compositions for improving the health keratin and, particularly, for improving the health and appearance of skin. The personal care composition may include a personal care composition containing a hyaluronic acid system, one or more peptide, and an extract comprising kangaroo paw flower extract. The hyaluronic acid system typically comprises a plurality of hyaluronic acids.

Abstract: A method of determining a color value of a target object is provided. The method includes capturing an image having a color calibration object and a color reference object. Computed calibration color values for the color calibration object and a first computed reference color value for the color reference object may be determined based on the single first image. A color calibration coefficient may be determined. A corrected reference color value may be determined based on the color calibration coefficient and the first computed reference color value. A second image may be captured. A second computed reference color value of the color reference object and a computed object color value of the target object may be determined based on the second image. A corrected object color value may be determined based on the corrected reference color value, the second computed reference color value, and the computed object color value.

Abstract: This application relates to novel aqueous oral care compositions useful for combining and delivering incompatible stannous pyrophosphate and potassium salts in a high-water composition, for example, to provide effective caries prevention, protection against dental erosion, relief from dental hypersensitivity, and to treat or reduce malodor. The compositions comprise stannous pyrophosphate, nitric acid or a water-soluble nitrate salt, a water-soluble alkali metal polyphosphate and more than 10% water, by weight of the composition.

Abstract: This application relates to novel aqueous oral care compositions useful for combining and delivering incompatible stannous fluoride, and/or stannous chloride, and/or stannous pyrophosphate and potassium salts, with a polyphosphate source, wherein the polyphosphate source comprises three or more phosphate moieties or units, in a high-water composition, for example, to provide effective caries prevention, protection against dental erosion, relief from dental hypersensitivity, and to treat or reduce malodor.

Abstract: An oral care implement used for treatment of a user's oral cavity. The oral care implement may include a body having a longitudinal axis, a first hard plastic component, and a second hard plastic component. The first hard plastic component may have a front surface having a perimeter portion and a central portion that is surrounded by the perimeter portion, the central portion being recessed relative to the perimeter portion. The second hard plastic component may be positioned on the central portion of the first hard plastic component and surrounded by the perimeter portion of the first hard plastic component. The second hard plastic component may have an outer surface with a plurality of grooves that are elongated in a direction of the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: An oral care composition comprising zinc phosphate, stannous fluoride and an organic acid buffer system, as well as methods of using the same.

Abstract: An oral care implement including an elongated body having a head portion supporting plurality of tooth cleaning elements and a handle portion defining an outer surface. A grip control component is disposed on the handle portion and includes a pair of transversely spaced apart control surfaces separated by a longitudinally extending channel. The control surfaces are elevated above the outer surface of the handle portion and positioned to engage a user's thumb. The control component is operable to tilt the head portion at an upward or downward angle relative to a vertical plane of a user's teeth when the control component is grasped between the user's thumb and forefinger for producing a proper brushing angle at the gum line.

Abstract: An oral care implement handle (200) having a gripping portion (210) and an oral care refill head (300) that is detachably coupled thereto. The oral care implement handle (200) may include the gripping portion (210) and a rocker unit (400) which includes a stem (250), a motor (224), and a motor chassis (410). The rocker unit (400) may be pivotably mounted within the gripping portion (210) so that upon pressure being applied an oral care refill head (300) which is coupled to the stem (250) that exceeds a pressure threshold, the rocker unit (400) may be altered from a normal position to an excessive pressure position. When in the excessive pressure position, the rocker unit (400) may actuate an actuator element (265) of a control unit (260) to initiate generation of a user perceptible signal.