Abstract: A substantially non-aqueous, stable, lyophilic dermatological concentrate comprised of: (i) a hydroxy acid, preferably selected from the group consisting of (a) azelaic acid at a concentration of at least about 20% or (b), ascorbic acid, at a concentration of up to about 30%; (ii) glycerin; and (ii) hyaluronan and/or an alginate, and derivatives thereof.

Abstract: A non-Newtonian, lyophilic colloid comprised of (i) at least one anionic, non-sulfated glycosaminoglycan (ANSG) having a molecular weight greater than about 500 kDa and (ii) glycerin.

Abstract: A topical probiotic delivery system comprised of (a) at least one quiescent desiccated probiotic, (b) at least one wax, and (c) at least one polymer having a plurality of ionic or ionizable pendant groups.

Abstract: Provided are cold process formulation aids (CPFAs), methods for their manufacture, and personal care products made using them. CPFAs include (i) a polymer having an aliphatic backbone and a plurality of pendant groups thereon that are pendant ionic or ionizable groups, or pendant groups having at least one permanent dipole that includes an acid, alcohol, thiol, ester, amine, amide, imide, imine, or nitrile moiety, and (ii) a wax selected from natural waxes and synthetic waxes, wherein if the wax is not micronized and is not self-emulsifying, the ratio, by weight, of the non-micronized wax to the polymer having an aliphatic backbone is from about 60:40 to 80:20, and if the wax is a micronized wax or a self-emulsifying wax, the ratio, by weight, of wax to polymer backbone is 70:30 to 98:2.

Abstract: Provided are cold process formulation aids (CPFAs), methods for their manufacture, and personal care products made using them. CPFAs include (i) a polymer having an aliphatic backbone and a plurality of pendant groups thereon that are pendant ionic or ionizable groups, or pendant groups having at least one permanent dipole that includes an acid, alcohol, thiol, ester, amine, amide, imide, imine, or nitrile moiety, and (ii) a wax selected from natural waxes and synthetic waxes, wherein if the wax is not micronized and is not self-emulsifying, the ratio, by weight, of the non-micronized wax to the polymer having an aliphatic backbone is from about 60:40 to 80:20, and if the wax is a micronized wax or a self-emulsifying wax, the ratio, by weight, of wax to polymer backbone is 70:30 to 98:2.

Abstract: Gels of isopropyl esters of fatty alcohols that include a dimethyl/methylhydrogensiloxane copolymer, a silanol-terminated PDMS or an ethenyl-terminated PDMS, and a hydride functional siloxane. Also provided are methods for making the gels and articles containing them.

Abstract: Provided are cold process formulation aids (CPFAs), methods for their manufacture, and personal care products made using them. CPFAs include (i) a polymer having an aliphatic backbone and a plurality of pendant groups thereon that are pendant ionic or ionizable groups, or pendant groups having at least one permanent dipole that includes an acid, alcohol, thiol, ester, amine, amide, imide, imine, or nitrile moiety, and (ii) a wax selected from natural waxes and synthetic waxes, wherein if the wax is not micronized and is not self-emulsifying, the ratio, by weight, of the non-micronized wax to the polymer having an aliphatic backbone is from about 60:40 to 80:20, and if the wax is a micronized wax or a self-emulsifying wax, the ratio, by weight, of wax to polymer backbone is 70:30 to 98:2.

Abstract: Gels of isopropyl esters of fatty alcohols that include a dimethyl/methylhydrogensiloxane copolymer, a silanol-terminated PDMS or an ethenyl-terminated PDMS, and a hydride functional siloxane. Also provided are methods for making the gels and articles containing them.

Abstract: Provided are cold process formulation aids, methods for their manufacture, and personal care products made using them. The cold processing aids include a wax and a polymer having a backbone and a plurality of pendant groups thereon that are pendant ionic or ionizable groups, or pendant groups having at least one permanent dipole that includes an alcohol, thiol, ester, amide, imide, imine, or nitrile moiety. The backbone can be an aliphatic backbone, a polysaccharide backbone, a siloxane backbone, or a polyamide backbone. Also provided is a method of making personal care products using the cold processing aid.

Abstract: Provided are cold process formulation aids, methods for their manufacture, and personal care products made using them. The cold processing aids include a wax and a polymer having a backbone and a plurality of pendant groups thereon that are pendant ionic or ionizable groups, or pendant groups having at least one permanent dipole that includes an alcohol, thiol, ester, amide, imide, imine, or nitrile moiety. The backbone can be an aliphatic backbone, a polysaccharide backbone, a siloxane backbone, or a polyamide backbone. Also provided is a method of making personal care products using the cold processing aid.

Abstract: Gels of isopropyl esters of fatty alcohols that include a dimethyl/methylhydrogensiloxane copolymer, a silanol-terminated PDMS or an ethenyl-terminated PDMS, and a hydride functional siloxane. Also provided are methods for making the gels and articles containing them.

Abstract: Provided are cold process formulation aids, methods for their manufacture, and personal care products made using them. The cold processing aids include a wax and a polymer having a backbone and a plurality of pendant groups thereon that are pendant ionic or ionizable groups, or pendant groups having at least one permanent dipole that includes an alcohol, thiol, ester, amide, imide, imine, or nitrile moiety. The backbone can be an aliphatic backbone, a polysaccharide backbone, a siloxane backbone, or a polyamide backbone. Also provided is a method of making personal care products using the cold processing aid.

Abstract: Inventive subject matter described herein includes a powder comprising: a wax having a melt point within a range of 45 to 100 degrees Centigrade and sodium polyacrylate or salts of sodium polyacrylate or sodium polyacrylate and salts of sodium polyacrylate wherein the wax concentration falls within a range of 99.9% to 0.1% by weight and the sodium polyacrylate concentration falls within a range of 0.1% to 99.9% by weight, wherein the powder is effective for forming a cream or lotion or gel or coating when mixed with water at room temperature or cooler than room temperature.

Abstract: Inventive subject matter described herein includes a powder comprising: a wax having a melt point within a range of 45 to 100 degrees Centigrade and sodium polyacrylate or salts of sodium polyacrylate or sodium polyacrylate and salts of sodium polyacrylate wherein the wax concentration falls within a range of 99.9% to 0.1% by weight and the sodium polyacrylate concentration falls within a range of 0.1% to 99.9% by weight, wherein the powder is effective for forming a cream or lotion or gel or coating when mixed with water at room temperature or cooler than room temperature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to personal care and dermatologic products, both emulsions and anhydrous formulations, containing a non-cross-linked silicone polymer (“NXL Silicone Polymer”) made by the hydrosilylation reaction of a terminal divinyl silicone polymer and a terminal disilanic-hydrogen silicone polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use in personal care products of a series of novel silicone polymers (referred to as linear silicone resin) that by are made by the hydrosilylation reaction of a terminal vinyl silicone and a terminal silanic hydrogen polymer. The properties make the compounds very useful in a variety of personal care applications including personal care.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use in personal care products of a series of novel silicone polymers (referred to as linear silicone resin) that by are made by the hydrosilylation reaction of a terminal vinyl silicone and a terminal silanic hydrogen polymer. The properties make the compounds very useful in a variety of personal care applications including personal care.