Abstract: Methods and compositions for preventing or reducing hair frizz. The compositions are anhydrous and comprise at least one polysiloxane fluid component selected from an amodimethicone and a polysiloxane component comprising a plurality of hindered amine side chains. The compositions also comprise a silicone-compatible, volatile liquid carrier component, preferably selected from a low molecular weight, volatile siloxy component; a hydrocarbon; and an alcohol. The compositions are preferably serums or fluids, and are suitable for use in a conditioner, as a “leave-in” hair care product, or as a touch-up hair care product suitable for use during the day.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for preventing or reducing hair frizz. The compositions are preferably oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsions comprise at least one polysiloxane fluid component selected from an amodimethicone and a polysiloxane component comprising a plurality of hindered amine side chains. The compositions also comprise a silicone-compatible, volatile or non-volatile liquid carrier component, preferably comprising a component selected from a low molecular weight, volatile siloxy component; a hydrocarbon; and an alcohol. The compositions are preferably combing cremes, sprays or mousses, and are suitable for use a “leave-in” hair care product, or as a touch-up hair care product suitable for use during the day.

Abstract: Silicone-in-water emulsions and methods for making same, are disclosed which are useful and effective as lubricants for use in intimate care applications, as a skin condition, as a surgical lubricant and/or as a carrier for an active topical pharmaceutical agent. In preferred examples, the emulsions of the present invention are flowable, have a viscosity of equal to or below about 15,000 centipoise (cP), and are stable upon storage for at least about 1 year.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for preventing or reducing hair frizz. The compositions are anhydrous and comprise at least one polysiloxane fluid component selected from an amodimethicon e and a polysiloxane component comprising a plurality of hindered amine side chains. The compositions also comprise a silicone-compatible, volatile liquid carrier component, preferably selected from a low molecular weight, volatile siloxy component; a hydrocarbon; and an alcohol. The compositions are preferably serums or fluids, and are suitable for use in a conditioner, as a “leave-in” hair care product, or as a touch-up hair care product suitable for use during the day.

Abstract: Silicone-in-water emulsions and methods for making same, are disclosed which are useful and effective as lubricants for use in intimate care applications, as a skin condition, as a surgical lubricant and/or as a carrier for an active topical pharmaceutical agent. In preferred examples, the emulsions of the present invention are flowable, have a viscosity of equal to or below about 15,000 centipoise (cP), and are stable upon storage for at least about 1 year.

Abstract: A single-use lip treatment product is disclosed. The single-use lip treatment product comprises a moisturizer and dissolves rapidly when applied to the lips providing a moisturizing benefit to the lips.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antiperspirant compositions comprising a cationic hydrophobically modified polymeric gelling agent and an acidic antiperspirant compound. The antiperspirant compositions are transparent, phase stable, non-whitening and non-staining to the skin and clothing following topical application. The present invention also is directed to methods of using the antiperspirant compositions.

Abstract: Microencapsulated delivery vehicles comprising an active agent are disclosed. In one embodiment, the microencapsulated delivery vehicles are heat delivery vehicles capable of generating heat upon activation. The microencapsulated heat delivery vehicles may be introduced into wet wipes such that, upon activation, the wet wipe solution is warmed resulting in a warm sensation on a user's skin. Any number of other active ingredients, such as cooling agents and biocides, can also be incorporated into a microencapsulated delivery vehicle.

Abstract: Microencapsulated delivery vehicles comprising an active agent are disclosed. In one embodiment, the microencapsulated delivery vehicles are heat delivery vehicles capable of generating heat upon activation. The microencapsulated heat delivery vehicles may be introduced into wet wipes such that, upon activation, the wet wipe solution is warmed resulting in a warm sensation on a user's skin. Any number of other active ingredients, such as cooling agents and biocides, can also be incorporated into a microencapsulated delivery vehicle.

Abstract: Microencapsulated delivery vehicles comprising an active agent are disclosed. In one embodiment, the microencapsulated delivery vehicles are heat delivery vehicles capable of generating heat upon activation. The microencapsulated heat delivery vehicles may be introduced into wet wipes such that, upon activation, the wet wipe solution is warmed resulting in a warm sensation on a user's skin. Any number of other active ingredients, such as cooling agents and biocides, can also be incorporated into a microencapsulated delivery vehicle.

Abstract: Microencapsulated delivery vehicles comprising an active agent are disclosed. In one embodiment, the microencapsulated delivery vehicles are heat delivery vehicles capable of generating heat upon activation. The microencapsulated heat delivery vehicles may be introduced into wet wipes such that, upon activation, the wet wipe solution is warmed resulting in a warm sensation on a user's skin. Any number of other active ingredients, such as cooling agents and biocides, can also be incorporated into a microencapsulated delivery vehicle.

Abstract: Microencapsulated delivery vehicles comprising an active agent are disclosed. In one embodiment, the microencapsulated delivery vehicles are heat delivery vehicles capable of generating heat upon activation. The microencapsulated heat delivery vehicles may be introduced into wet wipes such that, upon activation, the wet wipe solution is warmed resulting in a warm sensation on a user's skin. Any number of other active ingredients, such as cooling agents and biocides, can also be incorporated into a microencapsulated delivery vehicle.

Abstract: Microencapsulated delivery vehicles comprising an active agent are disclosed. In one embodiment, the microencapsulated delivery vehicles are heat delivery vehicles capable of generating heat upon activation. The microencapsulated heat delivery vehicles may be introduced into wet wipes such that, upon activation, the wet wipe solution is warmed resulting in a warm sensation on a user's skin. Any number of other active ingredients, such as cooling agents and biocides, can also be incorporated into a microencapsulated delivery vehicle.

Abstract: A breast pad assembly is disclosed wherein one face of the breast pad which faces the breast during use contains a composition comprising a skin benefit ingredient for improving the skin health of a woman's breast and nipple skin. In one embodiment of the invention, the skin health benefit ingredient comprises omega-3 fatty acids which can replace lipids lost from the breast and nipple during breast feeding. The omega-3 fatty acids can also be ingested by the infant to improve systemic development in the infant. In another embodiment, the skin benefit ingredient comprises omega-3 fatty acids and essential fatty acids.

Abstract: A soothing anti-viral lotion composition and a lotioned tissue product having a surface with the lotion composition applied thereto, and methods for making and using the same. The lotion composition includes an anti-viral organic acid and a topical delivery system. The topical delivery system includes one or more hydroxyl-functional polyester diols which allow incorporation of the organic acids into the lotion formulation, controls their delivery, and maintains them in the stratum corneum. The lotion composition may optionally contain a surfactant, an irritation inhibiting agent, and other additives.

Abstract: A toilet training article in the form of a toilet training pad containing an effervescent agent is disclosed. The toilet training pad, which may be an insertable pad or integrated directly into an undergarment, contains an effervescent agent which releases gas upon being contacted by urine. The effervescent agent may be in the form of a compound containing a substantially inert gas, or may be a combination of compounds that, upon being contacted by urine, produce a gas.

Abstract: Methods for neutralizing dust mite feces are disclosed. In one embodiment, a botanical extract having a BAPNA-Trypsin Inhibition (IC50×10?3 (%, v/v or w/v) of from about 0.01 to about 500 and a sufficient solubility in water is introduced into water to form an aqueous botanical extract solution. The aqueous botanical extract solution is atomized into an area being treated such that the botanical extract contacts and neutralizes the dust mite feces located in the area. Particularly preferred botanical extracts for use in the botanical extract aqueous solutions of the present invention include Green Tea Extra and Grape Seed Extract.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an applicator and method for cooling skin. The applicator includes a substrate and a skin cooling composition that is attached to the substrate. In some embodiments, the skin cooling composition includes water, alcohol, a surfactant and a water dispersible silicone. As used herein, a water dispersible silicone includes a water dispersible silicone and/or a water soluble silicone. In other embodiments, the skin cooling composition includes water, a cooling agent and a polymeric emulsifier. The method of cooling skin includes positioning an applicator near the skin where the applicator includes a substrate and a skin cooling composition as described herein that is attached to the substrate. The method further includes engaging the substrate with the skin to apply the skin cooling composition to the skin.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the present invention relates to skin cooling compositions and methods for preparing skin cooling compositions. The skin cooling compositions provide immediate cooling of the skin as well as longer term cooling of the skin. In some embodiments, the cooling composition includes water, alcohol, a surfactant and a water dispersible silicone. As used herein, a water dispersible silicone includes a water dispersible and/or a water soluble silicone. In other embodiments, the skin cooling composition includes water, a cooling agent and a polymeric emulsifier.

Abstract: The present invention is an aqueous, non-alcoholic liquid powder formulation. The aqueous, non-alcoholic liquid powder formulation comprises from about 14% to about 75% by weight of the formulation of water, from about 25% to about 60% by weight of the formulation of a powder, from about 0.05% to about 1% by weight of the formulation of a polymeric emulsifier, from about 0.5% to about 15% by weight of the formulation of a low molecular weight silicone wherein the low molecular weight silicone has an average molecular weight of about 10,000 or less, and from about 0.1% to about 10% by weight of the formulation of a high molecular weight silicone wherein the high molecular weight silicone has an average molecular weight of about 100,000 or greater. The aqueous, non-alcoholic liquid powder formulation may have an optical uniformity index of about 0.1 or less. The aqueous, non-alcoholic liquid powder formulation may have an extensive uniformity index of about 300 or greater.