Abstract: A method of reducing the feeling of vaginal dryness is provided. The method includes a female user suffering from vaginal dryness administering a vaginal care composition to her vaginal introitus and, optionally, external vaginal tissues. The vaginal care composition can comprise an oil-in-water emulsion and a silicone wax having a melting temperature of from about 24° C. to about 50° C. The vaginal care composition can also comprise silicone particles. The vaginal care composition can have a viscosity of from about 20,000 cps to about 200,000 cps.

Abstract: A method of reducing the feeling of vaginal dryness is provided. The method includes a female user suffering from vaginal dryness administering a vaginal care composition to her vaginal introitus and, optionally, external vaginal tissues. The vaginal care composition can comprise an oil-in-water emulsion and a silicone wax having a melting temperature of from about 24° C. to about 50° C. The vaginal care composition can also comprise silicone particles. The vaginal care composition can have a viscosity of from about 20,000 cps to about 200,000 cps.

Abstract: Compositions for treating non-cornified epithelial tissue of a female body, such as the labia, introitus, and the vagina are disclosed. Methods of regulating dryness in these tissues are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions for treating non-cornified epithelial tissue of a female body, such as the labia, introitus, and the vagina are disclosed. Methods of regulating dryness in these tissues are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of reducing the feeling of vaginal dryness is provided. The method includes a female user suffering from vaginal dryness administering a vaginal care composition to her vaginal area, preferably the vaginal introitus and/or external vaginal tissues. The vaginal care composition can comprise an oil-in-water emulsion, from about 60% to about 95% water, by weight of the vaginal care composition, a preservative selected from the group consisting of aromatic alcohol preservatives, organic acid preservatives, salts thereof, and combinations thereof, and a preservative enhancing agent. The preservative enhancing agent can comprise sorbitan caprylate. The vaginal care composition can have a pH of from about 4.0 to about 5.5.

Abstract: A method of reducing the feeling of vaginal dryness is provided. The method includes a female user providing an amount of a vaginal care composition on at least a portion of the outer surface of an applicator and administering at least a portion of the amount of the vaginal care composition to her vaginal introitus and, optionally, one or more of her vulva, vestibule, labia majora, labia minora, or external urogenital tract while grasping and manipulating the applicator. The vaginal care composition can comprise an oil-in-water emulsion and a thickener comprising a polyacrylamide polymer and a fatty alcohol.

Abstract: Personal care compositions for use in an absorbent article are disclosed comprising an isosorbide diester having the formula: wherein R? and R? are independently selected from a straight or branched C1-30 chain, which may be saturated or unsaturated. The personal care compositions also comprise a solid cosmetic active soluble in the isosorbide diester and a dermatologically acceptable carrier. The personal care composition may be in the form of an emulsion. A personal care composition is also disclosed comprising an isosorbide diester having the formula: wherein R? and R? are independently selected from a straight or branched C1-30 chain which may be saturated or unsaturated and Z1-Z6 are independently selected from hydrogen, hydroxyl, amino, amido, R?, or R?. Methods of making the aforementioned personal care compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Personal care composition comprising at least one extract selected from the group consisting of extracts of Terminalia bellerica, Butea monosperma, Mallotus philippinensis, Anogeissus latifolia, Innula racemosa, Ficus benghalensis, Nerium indicum, Psoralea corylifolia, Acacia catechu, Abies pindrow, Cedrus deodara, Emblica officinalis, Moringa oleifera, Glycyrrhiza glabra, and mixtures thereof, and a dermatologically acceptable carrier. Additionally or alternatively, the composition may comprise 2-hexyldecanol.

Abstract: Personal care compositions for use in an absorbent article are disclosed comprising an isosorbide diester having the formula: wherein R? and R? are independently selected from a straight or branched C1-30 chain, which may be saturated or unsaturated. The personal care compositions also comprise a solid cosmetic active soluble in the isosorbide diester and a dermatologically acceptable carrier. The personal care composition may be in the form of an emulsion. A personal care composition is also disclosed comprising an isosorbide diester having the formula: wherein R? and R? are independently selected from a straight or branched C1-30 chain which may be saturated or unsaturated and Z1-Z6 are independently selected from hydrogen, hydroxyl, amino, amido, R?, or R?. Methods of making the aforementioned personal care compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Personal care compositions are disclosed comprising an isosorbide diester having the formula: wherein R? and R? are independently selected from a straight or branched C1-30 chain, which may be saturated or unsaturated. The personal care compositions also comprise a solid cosmetic active soluble in the isosorbide diester and a dermatologically acceptable carrier. The personal care composition may be in the form of an emulsion. A personal care composition is also disclosed comprising an isosorbide diester having the formula: wherein R? and R? are independently selected from a straight or branched C1-30 chain which may be saturated or unsaturated and Z1-Z6 are independently selected from hydrogen, hydroxyl, amino, amido, R?, or R?. Methods of making the aforementioned personal care compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides cosmetic compositions comprising Ficus serum fraction derived from fresh Ficus cell juice of fresh Ficus leaves. The cosmetic composition also comprises a cosmetically acceptable carrier. The Ficus serum fraction is present in the composition at a cosmetically effective amount for achieving the desired skin lightening result.

Abstract: Skin care compositions and methods for regulating the condition of mammalian keratinous tissue containing an effective amount of a dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline salt and a second skin care compound selected from hexamidine compounds, sugar amine compounds and their combination.

Abstract: Stable skin care compositions comprising dehydroacetic acid and a dermatologically acceptable carrier. The dermatologically acceptable carrier comprises at least one oil, said oil having a solubility in water of about 5% or less and a solubility parameter of from about 7 to about 15, and the dehydroacetic acid is distributed primarily into said oil. The compositions have a pH of about 4.5 and below.

Abstract: A personal care kit comprises a first series of unit-dose packages containing a first skin care composition and a second series of unit-doses packages containing a second skin care composition, wherein the first skin care composition and the second skin care composition exhibit a readily perceptible difference. The readily perceptible difference may be a visible difference, a tactile difference, or an olfactory difference. The first and/or second skin care composition may comprise a skin care active. A method for using the personal care kit is also disclosed.

Abstract: Personal care composition comprising at least one extract selected from the group consisting of extracts of Terminalia bellerica, Butea monosperma, Mallotus philippinensis, Anogeissus latifolia, Innula racemosa, Ficus benghalensis, Nerium indicum, Psoralea corylifolia, Acacia catechu, Abies pindrow, Cedrus deodara, Emblica officinalis, Moringa oleifera, Glycyrrhiza glabra, and mixtures thereof, and a dermatologically acceptable carrier. Additionally or alternatively, the composition may comprise 2-hexyldecanol.

Abstract: A method of enhancing the delivery of water-soluble skin care actives into keratinous tissue, comprising the step of applying to the keratinous tissue a water-in-oil emulsion comprising an aqueous phase and a non-aqueous phase, wherein the aqueous phase comprises a water-soluble skin care active, and whereupon application of shear stress to the composition, the aqueous phase is visibly separated from the non-aqueous phase.

Abstract: Skin care compositions and methods for regulating the condition of mammalian keratinous tissue containg an effective amount of a dialkanoyl hydroxyproline compound and a second skin care compound selected from hexamidine compounds, sugar amine compounds and their combination. These compositions may be either an emulsion or a solution wherin the dialkanoyl hydroxyproline compound may be converted to its salt for incorporation into the aqueous phase of a compositions.

Abstract: Skin care compositions containing dehydroacetic acid, its isomers, salts, and derivatives thereof; at least two skin care actives selected from sugar amines, vitamin B3 compounds, phytosterols, salicylic acid compounds, hexamidines, dialkanoyl hydroxyproline compounds, flavonoids, n-acyl amino acid compounds, and their derivatives, and combinations thereof; and a dermatologically acceptable carrier for the dehydroacetic acid and the skin care actives. The invention further relates to methods for regulating the condition of mammalian keratinous tissue wherein the methods each comprise the step of topically applying to the keratinous tissue of a mammal needing such treatment, a safe and effective amount of the skin care composition of the invention.

Abstract: A method to provide a skin composition comprising at least one salt-form active which is aesthetically pleasing and effective. The method has the steps of providing a first container for a first aqueous phase having at least one salt-sensitive thickener; a second container for a second aqueous phase having at least one salt-form active; and dispensing the first and second phases from their respective containers onto a common surface. The first and second phases are then blended together and applied to the area of the skin in need of treatment.

Abstract: Skin care compositions and methods for regulating the condition of mammalian keratinous tissue containg an effective amount of a dialkanoyl hydroxyproline compound and a second skin care compound selected from hexamidine compounds, sugar amine compounds and their combination. These compositions may be either an emulsion or a solution wherin the dialkanoyl hydroxyproline compound may be converted to its salt for incorporation into the aqueous phase of a compositions.