Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating acne and related pilosebaceous disorders with a safe and effective amount of salicylic acid and pantothenic acid or a pantothenic acid derivative. This combination of materials is found to be less irritating and drying to the skin than salicylic acid alone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable dispersoidal liquid soap cleansing composition comprising:(A) from about 5% to about 20% by weight of potassium fatty acid soap;(B) from about 2.5% to about 18% C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 free fatty acid;(C) from about 55% to about 90% water; and(D) from about 0.1% to about 4% of a stabilizer selected from the group consisting of: from about 0.1% to about 3.0% of an electrolyte; and from 0% to about 2.0% of a polymeric thickener; and mixtures thereof; andwherein said fatty acid of said (A) and (B) has an Iodine Value of from zero to about 15; and a titer of from about 44 to about 70; wherein said soap and said free fatty acid have a weight ratio of about 1:0.3 to about 1:1; and wherein said liquid has an initial viscosity of from about 4,000 cps to about 100,000 cps at 25.degree. C. and a Cycle Viscosity of from about 10,000 cps to about 100,000 cps at 25.degree. C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a very mild, stable, liquid dispersoidal cleansing composition comprising: 55% to 90% water; 5% to 20% saturated (low IV) higher (high titer) fatty acid potassium soap; 2.5% to 18% of free fatty acids; said soap and said free fatty acids having a ratio of about 1:0.3 to 1:1; and wherein said liquid cleanser has a viscosity of 4,000 cps to about 100,000 cps at about 25.degree. C.; and wherein said liquid cleanser is phase stable. The stable, mild liquid cleanser is preferably contained in a container having a pressure actuated pump. The composition is preferably made by the steps of:1. heating and mixing an aqueous mixture of said potassium fatty acid soap and said free fatty acid to provide a stable melt;2. cooling the melt to about room temperature;3. diluting said cooled melt with water to provide said dispersoidal liquid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable dispersoidal liquid soap cleansing composition comprising:A. from about 5% to about 20% by weight of potassium fatty acid soap;B. from about 2.5% to about 18% C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 free fatty acid; wherein said fatty acid has an Iodine Value of from zero to about 15; and a titer of from about 44 to about 70;C. from about 55% to about 90% water; and po0 D. from about 0.1% to about 4% of a stabilizer selected from the group consisting of: from about 0.1% to about 2.0% of an electrolyte; and from 0% to about 2.0% of a polymeric thickener; and mixtures thereof; andwherein said soap and said free fatty acid have a weight ratio of about 1:0.5 to about 1:1; and wherein said liquid has an initial viscosity of from about 4,000 cps to about 100,000 cps and a cycle viscosity of from about 10,000 cps to about 100,000 cps.

Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid dispersoidal cleansing compositions comprising: 55% to 90% water; 5% to 20% saturated (low IV) higher (high titer) fatty acid potassium soap; 3% to 18% of free fatty acids; said soap and said free fatty acids having a ratio of about 1:0.5 to 1:1; and wherein said liquid cleanser has a viscosity of 4,000 cps to about 100,000 cps at about 25.degree. C.; and wherein said liquid cleanser is phase stable.

Abstract: Aqueous hypochlorite laundry bleach compositions containing a suspension of a bleach stable (e.g., Ultramarine Blue) pigment, optical brightener 4,4'-bis(4-phenyl-2H-1,2,3-triazol-2-yl)-2,2'-stilbenedisulfonate, and a certain alkylaryl sulfonate surfactant. Preferred compositions contain a bleach stable organic material having a density of from 0.8 to 1.05 g/cc, which organic material is preferably a perfume, and a bleach stable buffering agent to maintain pH and physical stability.