Abstract: Provided are personal care compositions comprising personal care composition comprising (a) carbon dioxide, (b) an ionic acrylic based rheology modifier comprising at least one of an alkali swellable emulsion polymer and a hydrophobically-modified alkali swellable emulsion polymer, and (c) a neutralizer. Also provided are methods for altering over time the viscosity of a personal care composition comprising a rheology modifier and a neutralizer after release from a container in which the composition is stored, comprising (a) dissolving carbon dioxide in the composition in an enclosed container in an amount of from 0.

Abstract: Described are suncare compositions, comprising a transparent aqueous microemulsion of a suncare active and a monoalkyl glycerol ether or a diglycerol ether.

Abstract: An epilatory composition, substantially provided as flat strips, comprises a gel-like matrix material, for example a rosin-based or sugar-based material and, mixed with the matrix material, a particulate material, for example colloidal particles of fumed silica. The particles reduce the tendency of the epilatory composition to flow, under warm ambient conditions.

Abstract: An epilatory composition of the adhesive type comprises a gel-like matrix material, for example of a rosin-based or sugar-based material, together with 0.1-5 wt % of a branched polyalkene, for example polyisobutene. The resulting compositions offer skin care benefits while maintaining excellent viscoelastic and adhesive properties.

Abstract: A preformed epilatory strip comprises a matrix material that includes a mixture of a major amount—at least 60 wt %—of a sugar-based material and a minor amount—1 to 30 wt %—of a rosinous material. Optionally a particulate material, for example fumed silica, is present.

Abstract: An epilatory composition of the adhesive type comprises a gel-like matrix material, for example of a rosin-based or sugar-based material, together with 0.1-5 wt % of a branched polyalkene, for example polyisobutene. The resulting compositions offer skin care benefits whilst maintaining excellent viscoelastic and adhesive properties.

Abstract: A preformed epilatory strip comprises a matrix material that includes a mixture of a major amount—at least 60 wt %—of a sugar-based material and a minor amount—1 to 30 wt %—of a rosinous material. Optionally a particulate material, for example fumed silica, is present.

Abstract: An aqueous composition having less than 1 wt % surfactant. The aqueous composition contains a first polymer, a second polymer and a synthetic clay. The first polymer contains (meth)acrylate ester(s) of a polyethylene glycol having 15 to 30 ethylene oxide residues and a C10-C22 alkyl group on one end. The second polymer contains C3-C6 carboxylic acid monomer(s) and C2-C3 hydroxyalkyl(meth)acrylate(s).

Abstract: A cosmetic and therapeutic method for reducing human hair growth comprises selecting an area of skin from which reduced hair growth is desired and applying to the area of skin a composition comprising resveratrol in an amount effective to reduce hair growth.

Abstract: A cosmetic and therapeutic method for reducing human hair growth comprises selecting an area of skin from which reduced hair growth is desired and applying to the area of skin a composition comprising wortmannin in an amount effective to reduce hair growth.

Abstract: A depilatory composition comprising a depilatory compound having a thiol group and a quinone and/or phenol compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides a depilatory patch comprising a layer of depilatory composition carried by a substrate. The depilatory patch is arranged, in use, to be applied to the skin of a user and left for a prescribed time period before being removed. The depilatory composition acts to degrade or destroy hair on the skin where the patch has been applied. The invention also extends to methods of manufacturing depilatory patches of the invention, and to depilatory methods using such patches.

Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure An epilatory composition, substantially provided as flat strips, comprises a gel-like matrix material, for example a rosin-based or sugar-based material and, mixed with the matrix material, a particulate material, for example colloidal particles of fumed silica. The particles reduce the tendency of the epilatory composition to flow, under warm ambient conditions.

Abstract: A preformed epilatory strip comprises a matrix material that includes a mixture of a major amount—at least 60 wt %—of a sugar-based material and aminor amount—1 to 30 wt %—of a rosinous material. Optionally a particulate material, for example fumed silica, is present.

Abstract: An epilatory composition of the adhesive type comprises a gel-like matrix material, for example of a rosin-based or sugar-based material, together with 0.1-5 wt % of a branched polyalkene, for example polyisobutene. The resulting compositions offer skin care benefits whilst maintaining excellent viscoelastic and adhesive properties.

Abstract: An epilatory composition, substantially provided as flat strips, comprises a gel-like matrix material, for example a rosin-based or sugar-based material and, mixed with the matrix material, a particulate material, for example colloidal particles of fumed silica. The particles reduce the tendency of the epilatory composition to flow, under warm ambient conditions.