Abstract: A personal wash composition which provides an effective antimicrobial benefit against fungi, gram positive and gram negative bacteria, which composition comprises: a) from 0.1% to 10 wt % betaine surfactant, b) from 0.1% to 5.0 wt % lactic acid, c) from 0.1% to 20 wt % polyhydric C2-C6 alcohol, d) from 0% to 10 wt % alkyl polyethoxy carboxylate of the formula RO(CH2CH2O)kCH2COO?M+ wherein R is a C8-C22 alkyl, k is an integer from 0 to 20, and M is a soluble salt-forming cation, e) from 0% to 10 wt % alkyl polyethoxy amides of the formula RO(CH2CH2O)kCH2CONH2 wherein R is a C8-C22 alkyl, k is an integer from 0 to 20, f) >8 wt % alkyl ether sulphate, g) water, h) a pH of 3.8-4.5, i) 10-20 wt % total surfactant, j) from 0.1 to 10 wt % metal salt.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and compositions for inhibiting the transmission of enveloped viruses, which entails applying a composition containing a low molecular weight hydrophobically-modified polymer to an infectable or ingestible surface that may contain viruses, wherein said compositions further comprise less than about 9% by weight of surfactant having an HLB of greater than 12.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and compositions for inhibiting the transmission of enveloped viruses, which entails applying a composition containing a high molecular weight hydrophobically-modified polymer to an infectable or ingestible surface that may contain viruses and wherein said anti-viral composition comprises less than about 9% by weight of surfactant having an HLB greater than about 12.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and compositions for inhibiting the transmission of enveloped viruses, which entails applying a composition containing a high molecular weight hydrophobically-modified polymer to an infectable or ingestible surface that may contain viruses and wherein said anti-viral composition is substantially free of surfactant having an HLB greater than about 12.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and compositions for inhibiting the transmission of enveloped viruses, which entails applying a composition containing a low molecular weight hydrophobically-modified polymer to an infectable or ingestible surface that may contain viruses and wherein said composition is substantially free of surfactant having an HLB greater than about 12.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and compositions for inhibiting the transmission of enveloped viruses, which entails applying a composition containing a low molecular weight hydrophobically-modified polymer to an infectable or ingestible surface that may contain viruses, wherein said compositions further comprise less than about 9% by weight of surfactant having an HLB of greater than 12.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and compositions for inhibiting the transmission of influenza viruses, which entails applying a composition containing a polyalkylene glycol compound to an infectable or ingestible surface that may contain viruses. It further relates to methods and compositions for inhibiting the transmission of influenza and other enveloped viruses, which entails applying a composition containing a polyalkylene glycol compound and a low molecular weight hydrophobically-modified polymer to an infectable or ingestible surface that may contain viruses.

Abstract: A personal wash composition which provides an effective antimicrobial benefit against fungi, gram positive and gram negative bacteria, which composition comprises: a) from 0.1% to 10 wt % betaine surfactant, b) from 0.1% to 5.0 wt % lactic acid, c) from 0.1% to 20 wt % polyhydric C2-C6 alcohol, d) from 0% to 10 wt % alkyl polyethoxy carboxylate of the formula RO(CH2CH2O)kCH2COO?M+ wherein R is a C8-C22 alkyl, k is an integer from 0 to 20, and M is a soluble salt-forming cation, e) from 0% to 10 wt % alkyl polyethoxy amides of the formula RO(CH2CH2O)kCH2CONH2 wherein R is a C8-C22 alkyl, k is an integer from 0 to 20, f) >8 wt % alkyl ether sulphate, g) water, h) a pH of 3.8-4.5, i) 10-20 wt % total surfactant, j) from 0.1 to 10 wt % metal salt.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for inducing hair growth and improving hair quality utilizing extracts of blackberry in an amount effective to induce hair growth when applied topically to an area of the skin on which hair growth is desired.

Abstract: Gel-wipes suitable for use in personal care and household cleansing applications are disclosed, which include a substrate having a first surface, a second surface opposing the first surface and a body disposed between and defined by the first and second surfaces, fibers having an outer surface and an inner core, a polymeric gel distributed throughout the substrate such that a substantial portion of the fibers contain the polymeric gel distributed throughout the inner core of the fibers; and a liquid cleansing composition, wherein the inner core of a substantial portion of the fibers and the polymeric gel are substantially free of the liquid cleansing composition; as well as methods of making the gel-wipe.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for inducing hair growth and improving hair quality utilizing extracts of blackberry in an amount effective to induce hair growth when applied topically to an area of the skin on which hair growth is desired.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for inducing hair growth and improving hair quality utilizing extracts of blackberry in an amount effective to induce hair growth when applied topically to an area of the skin on which hair growth is desired.

Abstract: Gel-wipes suitable for use in personal care and household cleansing applications are disclosed, which include a substrate having a first surface, a second surface opposing the first surface and a body disposed between and defined by the first and second surfaces, fibers having an outer surface and an inner core, a polymeric gel distributed throughout the substrate such that a substantial portion of the fibers contain the polymeric gel distributed throughout the inner core of the fibers; and a liquid cleansing composition, wherein the inner core of a substantial portion of the fibers and the polymeric gel are substantially free of the liquid cleansing composition; as well as methods of making the gel-wipe.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for inducing hair growth and improving hair quality utilizing extracts of blackberry in an amount effective to induce hair growth when applied topically to an area of the skin on which hair growth is desired.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for inducing hair growth and improving hair quality utilizing extracts of blackberry in an amount effective to induce hair growth when applied topically to an area of the skin on which hair growth is desired.

Abstract: Provided are low-irritation, high foaming personal care compositions comprising superhydrophilic amphiphilic copolymers. Also provided are methods of making and using such compositions.

Abstract: Provided are low-irritation, high foaming personal care compositions comprising superhydrophilic amphiphilic copolymers. Also provided are methods of making and using such compositions.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for inducing hair growth and improving hair quality utilizing extracts of Cotinus coggygria in an amount effective to induce hair growth when applied topically to an area of the skin on which hair growth is desired.

Abstract: Novel lip compositions are disclosed. The lip compositions comprise galvanic particulates and provide the following benefits: enhanced lip color, reduced fine lines and wrinkles, increased fullness, improved moisturization, smoothness, texture, and improved definition and lip contour.

Abstract: This application relates to compositions and methods for inducing hair growth and improving hair quality utilizing extracts of Cotinus coggygria in an amount effective to induce hair growth when applied topically to an area of the skin on which hair growth is desired.