Abstract: The present invention provides a process for making a solid antiperspirant stick comprising a particulate aluminum antiperspirant salt suspended in an anhydrous carrier vehicle, wherein said carrier vehicle comprises a high melting component which melts at 70.degree. C. or higher. This process includes heating the carrier vehicle in a closed mixing vessel to a temperature in excess of 70.degree. C. preferably in excess of 75.degree. C., to melt the high melting component, adding the antiperspirant salt to the carrier vehicle, and cooling the carrier vehicle to form a solid antiperspirant stick. The improvement of the present invention comprises cooling the carrier vehicle below 70.degree. C., preferably to about 65.degree. C. or less, but above the solidification point prior to adding the antiperspirant salt and maintaining the carrier vehicle below 70.degree. C., preferably at about 65.degree. C.

Abstract: A sunscreen composition comprising a water-in-oil emulsion which comprises an aqueous phase and an oil phase, the oil phase comprising an organic sunscreen agent and polyethylene, the oil phase having suspended therein microfine zinc oxide having a particle size in the range of from about 0.01 to about 0.25 microns, the amount of sunscreen agent being in the range of from about 1% to about 12%, the amount of polyethylene being in the range of from about 0.2% to about 5% and the amount of zinc oxide being in the range of from about 1% to about 10%, the percentages being by weight based on the weight of the water-in-oil emulsion.

Abstract: A method for the therapeutic treatment of skin disorders of the type directly or indirectly caused by collagen deficiency, and/or oxygen-containing free radicals and/or by oxidative generation of biologically active metabolites, in which a fat-soluble fatty acid ester of ascorbic acid is topically applied to the affected skin areas, preferably in association with a dermatologically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Disclosed are liquid deodorant compositions characterized by the presence of water and zinc phenolsulfonate at a weight ratio of at least about 1:3, most preferably about 3:1; most preferably 3:1; low levels of irritation causing polyhydric alcohols; relatively low monohydric alcohol levels; and the presence of nonionic emulsifiers. Also disclosed is a method for treating or preventing human malodor.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a clear deodorant stick composition comprising:1-20% soap,0.01-10% of an antibacterial agent,10-40% water,40-90% polyhydric alcohol,1-10% Pentadoxynol 2001-20% of a clarity enhancing solubilizer which is a mixture (a) and (b) wherein:(a) is an alkanolamide of the formula: ##STR1## Wherein RCO is a fatty acid radical, X is CHR.sub.1 CH.sub.2 OH wherein R.sub.1 is H or lower alkyl; and Y is H, alkyl, alkanol, or CHR.sub.1 CH.sub.2 OH, and(b) is an alkoxylated alcohol of the formula:R.sub.2 (OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2)OHwherein R.sub.2 is H, C.sub.4-22 straight or branched chain saturated or unsaturated alkyl, a phenyl ring substituted or unsubstituted with a C.sub.4-22 straight or branched chain saturated or unsaturated alkyl, or ##STR2## wherein R.sub.3 is a C4-22 saturated or unsaturated alkyl.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cosmetic composition comprising a glutathione/.alpha.-cyclodextrin and/or .beta.-cyclodextrin inclusion complex.The cosmetic composition of the present invention has the effects of glutathione on the skin and is free of an offensive odor of glutathione.

Abstract: A method of enhancing adherence to the skin of a skin care preparation containing an active ingredient by incorporating into the skin care preparation a film forming agent as an ingredient, and applying the skin care preparation containing the active ingredient and the film forming agent to the skin. The improvement resides in the film forming agent being an aqueous latex of a crosslinked polydiorganosiloxane. Sunscreen preparations and eye cosmetics are described.

Abstract: A cosmetic assembly includes a stick of alum (1) deodorant, that is formed with a transverse passage (3) in which is placed a fixing pin made of an elastic material, and a casing in which the stick is placed. The fixing pin (4) is adapted to engage the inside wall of the casing (2) so as to fix the stick of alum within the casing by friction. The cosmetic assembly of the present invention enables sticks of alum of varying sizes to be used with standard type casings.

Abstract: A hair shampoo composition comprising a cleansing surfactant; a water-insoluble hair treating compound, like a hair conditioner or an antidandruff agent; a suspending agent comprising an amine including at least one long carbon chain and a suitable acid; and a suitable carrier, and a method of treating hair are disclosed. The shampoo compositions effectively suspend the water-insoluble hair-treating compound, effectively cleanse the hair and effectively deliver the water-insoluble hair-treating compound to the hair or scalp.

Abstract: Derivatives of 2,4,6-tris-[(p-carboxy)-anilino]-5-triazine are described, which can be used as light stabilizers for synthetic polymers and for the preparation of cosmetic and dermatological compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a photostable filtering emulsion containing in association, in the aqueous phase, a photostable filter with a wide absorption band constituted by partially or totally neutralized benzene-1,4-[di(3-methylidene-10-camphosulphonic)] acid, and in the oily phase a photostable system which filters the UV-A rays containing at least one of the following compounds: N-(2-ethylhexyl)-3-[(3'-methoxy-4'-n-butoxy)benzylidene]-10-camphosulphona mide (compound 2), 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4'-methoxydibenzoylmethane (compound 3) and 4-isopropyldibenzoylmethane (compound 4), these two latter compounds 3 and 4 being photochemically stabilized by at least one fat-soluble filter of .lambda..sub.max less than 330 nm chosen from the following benzylidene camphor derivatives: benzylidene camphor (compound 5), p-methylbenzylidene camphor (compound 6), N-(2-ethylhexyl)-4-(3'-methylidene camphor)benzene sulphonamide (compound 7) and 3-methoxy-4-n-butoxybenzylidene camphor (compound 8).

Abstract: An optically clear liquid antiperspirant product in the form of a stable water-in-oil emulsion with a viscosity of less than about 1000 cps at about room temperature includes an aqueous phase with an antiperspirant active ingredient in solution therein, an oil phase making up at least about thirty percent of the product, and a stabilizing agent that has a substantial solubility in each of the oil and aqueous phases. The emulsion has long term stability over temperature ranges from about 0.degree. to 45.degree. C. The product preferably is dispensed as a thin film from a roll-on type dispenser.

Abstract: An antiperspirant composition containing an astringent compound, a volatile carrier, and a suspending agent for the astringent compound. The improvement relates to incorporating into the composition as the suspending agent a hydrophobic macroporous highly crosslinked polymer. The hydrophobic macroporous polymer is free of "in situ" entrapped active ingredients. The preferred antiperspirant product is a roll-on formulation.

Abstract: A substantially clear, anhydrous suspension-type antiperspirant product includes an effective amount of an active antiperspirant component in particulate form suspended in an anhydrous vehicle such that there is no significant dissolution of the active antiperspirant ingredient in the vehicle, and the refractive indices of the active antiperspirant component and the vehicle are matched.

Abstract: Disclosed are photoprotective compositions comprising a radical scavenging agent and an anti-inflammatory agent which are useful for topical application to prevent damage to skin caused by acute or chronic UV exposure. Combinations of a radical scavenging agent, an anti-inflammatory agent, and a sunscreen are also disclosed.Also disclosed is a method for using these compositions topically to prevent damage to skin caused by acute or chronic UV exposure.

Abstract: A partially neutralized aluminium salt, wherein at least 25% of the total aluminium is present in a form which has a Relative Retention Time (as hereinbefore defined) in the range 0.82 to 0.91 and/or an .sup.27 Al NMR spectrum wherein 8% to 25% of the total area under the spectrum from 140 ppm to -80 ppm is contained in a peak at approximately 63 ppm, is new and useful as an antiperspirant compound.

Abstract: A low severity continuous reforming process that operates at conditions to provide a low coke production provides an improved reformulated gasoline fuel. The conditions for the reforming operation include high space velocity, relatively high temperature and low hydrogen to hydrocarbon ratios. Despite the higher temperature, the process provides stable coke production rates at a very low level while providing relative high hydrogen yields. The lower severity operation and the high hydrogen yield facilitate the removal of benzene from the reformulated gasoline pool while avoiding the anticipated hydrogen deficit that such operations would produce.

Abstract: A method for the prevention and/or treatment of radiation-induced skin damage, particularly ultraviolet-induced skin burn (e.g., sunburn), in which a tocotrienol, a derivative thereof or a vitamin E preparation enriched with tocotrienol or a tocotrienol derivative, is topically applied to the exposed or affected skin areas. A fat-soluble fatty acid ester of ascorbic acid such as palmityl ascorbate is preferably applied with the tocotrienol in association with a dermatologically acceptable carrier. Tocotrienol augments the efficacy of sunscreens containing compounds that reduce penetration of or absorb ultraviolet radiation.

Abstract: The invention provides stable, substantially anhydrous, transparent, gelled cosmetic compositions useful for the preparation of deodorant and antiperspirant sticks which are substantially free of lower, aliphatic, monohydroxy alcohols. The compositions contain dibenzylidene monosorbitol acetal as a gelling agent and are stabilized by the presence of an inorganic base.

Abstract: Disclosed are sunscreen compositions containing certain poly-methine compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein each R.sup.1 is independently selected from cyano; carboxy; alkenyloxycarbonyl; an unsubstituted or substituted alkoxycarbonyl, cycloalkoxycarbonyl or aryloxycarbonyl radical; an unsubstituted or substituted, carbocyclic or heterocyclic aryl radical; an unsubstituted or substituted alkanoyl, cycloalkanoyl or aroyl radical; an unsubstituted or substituted carbamoyl radical; or an unsubstituted or substituted alkylsulfonyl, cycloalkylsulfonyl or arylsulfonyl radical; each R.sup.2 is independently selected from cyano or an unsubstituted or substituted alkoxycarbonyl, cycloalkoxycarbonyl or aryloxycarbonyl radical; each A is independently selected from an unsubstituted or substituted 1,2-phenylene or 1,2-naphthylene radical; each Z is independently selected from --O-- or --S--; and L is an organic linking group bonded by non-oxo carbon atoms to each Z atom.