Abstract: An aqueous detergent composition, which is in the form of a thickened, mobile fluid, comprising foaming detergent and a polymer or polymer mixture which is capable of forming a reversible gel, which polymer or mixture is present in the composition as a multiplicity of individual gel particles.

Abstract: An aqueous detergent composition, which is in the form of a thickened, mobile fluid, comprising foaming detergent and a polymer or polymer mixture which is capable of forming a reversible gel, which polymer or mixture is present in the composition as a multiplicity of individual gel particles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to skin care or personal wash cleanser compositions comprising mixtures of short and long-chain alpha-hydroxy acid esters in order to obtain long term benefit of shorter esters while masking short term drying effect of short chain esters.

Abstract: A thickened, aqueous detergent composition having an aqueous phase containing foaming surfactant, carrageenan and water. Conveniently, the carrageenan is at least half kappa or iota carrageenan, or a mixture of the two.

Abstract: The present invention teaches liquid sunscreen compositions in which level of surfactant is higher than level at which the sunscreen component(s) are still soluble in the surfactant in which they are used; and which comprise minimal levels of cationic polymer. Combination of cationic polymer (especially preferred surfactants and at minimum levels) and minimal levels of sunscreen lead to compositions with minimal levels of deposition and minimal SPF. Further, the compositions also maintain good lather.

Abstract: The invention discloses process for making bars comprising fatty acid soaps, free fatty acid, polyalkylene glycol and specific salts of protic acid (i.e., having pKa1 less than 6, preferably less than 5.5). Using specific equivalent molar ratios of fatty acid to protic acid salt and specific wt. ratio of PAG and salt of protic acid to free fatty acid, applicants obtain bars having sensory feel of soap and which improve skin condition in Controlled Application Wash Tests.

Abstract: The invention relates to hydrogel dispersions/particles capable of trapping water insoluble beneficial agent, yet capable of disintegrating smoothly to impart desirable in use characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to soap bar compositions in which, by carefully selecting components that are highly surface active, yet soluble enough to deliver antibacterial effect, applicants are able to provide enhance quick-kill (i.e., 60 seconds or less).

Abstract: The present invention relates to skin care or personal wash cleanser compositions comprising mixtures of short and long-chain alpha-hydroxy acid esters in order to obtain long term benefit of shorter esters while masking short term drying effect of short chain esters.

Abstract: The present invention relates to personal wash bar compositions comprising hydrophobic, low viscosity (less than 1000 cp) emollient agents which have been specifically pre-thickened with defined polymer composition. Use of the specific thickeners allow incorporation of the low viscosity oil (viscosity less than 1000 cp) in the personal wash compositions to deliver enhanced skin benefits and desired user properties without compromising foaming and bar processing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous-based personal wash compositions comprising hydrophobic, low viscosity (less than 1000 cp) emollient agents which have been specifically pre-thickened with defined polymer composition. Use of the specific thickeners allow incorporation of the low viscosity oil (viscosity less than 1000 cp) in the personal wash compositions to deliver enhanced skin benefits and desired user properties without compromising foaming.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for the identification of fluorescing follicles that can be follicular impactions and/or microcomedones (clinically non-evident acne lesions), and/or comedones (clinically evident acne lesions) and/or bacteria on the face or other skin surface area. The inventive device allows the detection of both types of follicular fluorescence (yellow/green and orange/red). For safety reasons, to prevent skin burns and erythema, the filter on the ultraviolet light source removes substantially all the harmful UVB radiation (280-320 nm wavelength range). The filter used in conjunction with the detection means removes reflected and scattered light emanating from the subject's skin surface, thus increasing the sensitivity and discretion of the technique and making fluorescence detection easier and clearer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for making hydrogel dispersions/particles capable of trapping water insoluble beneficial agent, yet capable of disintegrating smoothly to impart desirable in use characteristics.

Abstract: The invention relates to hydrogel dispersions/particles capable of trapping water insoluble beneficial agent, yet capable of disintegrating smoothly to impart desirable in use characteristics.