Abstract: A cleanser is provided comprising a glycerin based mixture which may have been aerated. The aerated mixture may be combined with a selected fragrance and a selected colorant. The selected fragrance and colorant may correspond to a food product such as a vegetable, fruit, ice cream or the like. Moreover, first and second aerated mixtures may be extruded out of a funnel simultaneously into a rotating container to impart a swirl configuration on the mixtures filling the container. The aerated cleanser may be combined with real food products such as vegetable and fruits. Lastly, the aerated cleanser of the present invention may be formed into a scooped ice cream shape by scooping the same with an ice cream scoop.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for treating keratin substances, in particular the hair, containing a combination of a cationic ampholytic polymer and an anionic benefit agent as well as to uses thereof. In one embodiment, the composition of the present invention comprises about 0.01 to about 20% by weight of a cationic ampholytic polymer; and about 0.01 to about 20% by weight of an anionic benefit agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multiphase aqueous cleansing composition for cleansing human skin and hair, which when agitated forms a single application phase, and when left standing, the composition rapidly returns to an appearance having at least two visibly distinct aqueous phases. The multiphase aqueous cleansing composition of the present invention provides an esthetically interesting and useful cleansing composition for use as a body wash, shower gel, foam bath or shampoo. The aqueous multiphase cleansing composition comprises: a surfactant comprising a surfactant or salt thereof; one or more co-surfactants; a humectant; and a salt, wherein the cleansing composition is essentially free of a thickener or a detergent builder.

Abstract: A cleansing composition comprising (a) a cleansing amount of a surfactant or mixture of surfactants, (b) a skin slip inducing amount of a quaternized lanolin or mixture of quaternized lanolins, and (c) a skin slip enhancing inducing amount of a further cationic material or a mixture of cationic materials.

Abstract: A moisturizing detergent composition that is mild to the skin and eyes is disclosed. The composition includes a cationic polymer, a monoester emollient, a di-and/or tri-ester emollient and a surfactant. The compositions are useful as shampoos, washes, baths, gels, lotions, creams, and the like.

Abstract: At least one towellette is impregnated with a paint and nail polish remover formulation (remover formulation) by spraying. The remover formulation cleans polyurethane paint, enamel paint, printing inks and adhesives from hands, or nail polish from finger nails. The remover formulation includes dimethyl ester, dimethyl sulfoxide and methyl soyate, which all act as solvents. Alcohol, ethyl lactate and oxy-1,2-ethanediyl nonylphenyl-omega-hydroxy are preferably included in the remover formulation. The alcohol acts as a solvent and a drying agent. The ethyl lactate acts as a solvent. The oxy-1,2-ethanediyl nonylphenyl-omega-hydroxy acts as a surfactant to remove the solvents. The remover formulation also preferably includes aloe vera, propylene glycol and water. The at least one towellette is preferably in the form of a roll, which is contained in a dispenser.

Abstract: A thickener which is superior in handling characteristics and blending stability and has a high thickening action is provided, comprising a fatty acid alkanolamide represented by the general formula (1) and a surfactant composition comprising the thickener and at least one surfactant: wherein R1 represents a straight-chain or branched alkyl or alkenyl group having 5 to 21 carbon atoms which may be substituted with at least one hydroxy group, R2 and R3 independently represent an alkyl group having 1 to 2 carbon atoms, AO represents an oxyalkylene group having 2 to 4 carbon atoms and n denotes a number of 0 to 10 in average.

Abstract: To provide a surfactant composition with an excellent foamability and thickening performance and further an excellent storage stability, it comprises the following components (a) and (b): (a) at least one anionic surfactant selected from (1) sulfonate-type anionic surfactants having amide group or ester group, (2) carboxylate-type anionic surfactants and (3) phosphate-type anionic surfactants and (b) a compound expressed by the formula (I): where R1CO— is an acyl group having 6 to 24 carbon atoms, R2 is an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms and R3 is an alkylene group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or an alkenylene group having 2 to 6 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A hair cleansing composition comprises the following ingredients (A) to (D): (A) an anionic surfactant having a sulfate group, (B) a cationic guar gum, (C) an organic acid selected from a hydroxycarboxylic acid, a dicarboxylic acid or an aromatic carboxylic acid, and (D) a salt; and has a pH of from 1 to 4 when diluted 20-fold by weight with water. The hair cleansing composition has good foamability and high-lubricity foam quality upon washing and smooth touch upon rinsing, and is excellent in the luster and softness of hair after drying and also superb in stability.

Abstract: Novel “two-in-one” detergent compositions comprised of at least one water soluble silicone agent, at least one cationic conditioning agent, and a detergent. These compositions are suitable for use in shampoos, baths, and shower gels. Also described is a novel delivery system for depositing benefit agents into and onto the skin, nails, and/or hair comprised of at least one water soluble silicone and at least one cationic conditioning agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for using amine oxide monomer-containing polymeric suds enhancers (enhancers) to increase the suds and/or foam volume and suds and/or foam retention in suds-forming and/or foam-forming compositions comprising such amine oxide monomer-containing polymeric suds enhancers. Suitable suds-forming and/or foam-forming compositions comprise one or more amine oxide monomer-containing polymeric suds enhancers.

Abstract: Topically active compositions having enhanced effectiveness are disclosed. The compositions contain a topically active compound, an anionic surfactant, a hydric solvent, a hydrotrope, an optional cosurfactant, and water, wherein a percent saturation of the topical active compound of the composition is at least 25%. The compositions exhibit a rapid and effective topical effect, and effectively deposit the topically active compound for an effective residual effect.

Abstract: Novel “two-in-one” detergent compositions comprised of at least one water soluble silicone agent, at least one cationic conditioning agent, and a detergent. These compositions are suitable for use in shampoos, baths, and shower gels. Also described is a novel delivery system for depositing benefit agents into and onto the skin, nails, and/or hair comprised of at least one water soluble silicone and at least one cationic conditioning agent.

Abstract: Detergent compositions each of which comprises (A) at least one phosphate ester or a salt thereof represented by the following formula (1): wherein R1 represents a C8-C18 hydrocarbon group, m stands for a number of from 0 to 10 on weight average, X represents H, an alkali metal atom, ammonium, a basic amino acid residual group, or an alkanolamino group having a hydroxy(C2-C3 alkyl) group, and R2 represents —(CH2CH2O)m—R1 or X, or a mixture thereof, and (B) at least one glyceryl ether having a C4-C12 alkyl or alkenyl group. These detergent compositions are low in skin irritation and are good in foaming performance.

Abstract: This invention relates to cleansing compositions and feminine hygiene wipes containing the cleansing composition. The cleansing composition comprises water; a humectant; a solubilizer; chamomile; and panthenol. The composition is not irritating and does not sting the skin.

Abstract: Disclosed are pumpable surfactant compositions of alkanolamine salts of alkyl phosphate esters. The compositions have a solids content of about 60% by weight or more. Alkanolamines useful in preparation of the alkyl phosphate ester salts of the compositions of the present invention have the following formula III: wherein R4 to R6 are, individually, hydrogen or C1-8, linear or branched alkyl, alkenyl, alkaryl or aralkyl hydrocarbon moieties, which optionally may contain carbocyclic rings. At least one of the amine substituents is different from the other two. For at least one of the three substituents on the amine nitrogen, the sum of s and t (s+t) or v and w (v+w) or x and y (x+y) is equal to or greater than 1 and the corresponding R (R4, R5 or R6) is hydrogen. The subscripts p and q, individually, may be the same or different and are integers from 2 to 4.

Abstract: Isobutyl isobutyrate is a safe, effective, and environmentally-friendly cleaning composition for removing dried latex paint.

Abstract: By providing a mixture of surfactants and water, with the water content ranging between bout 40% and 95% by weight based upon the weight of the entire composition, a unique, improved, liquid based foaming soap formulation is realized which is useable for a wide variety of applications, including wet shaving and dry shaving. In the preferred embodiment, the improved liquid based foaming soap formulations incorporate one or more therapeutic active in sufficient quantities to assure its efficacy. As a result, the formulation is useable for a wide variety of medical applications for preventing, treating, or reducing the spread or transmission of bacteria, virus, infections, and the like.

Abstract: Compositions and method of making compositions comprising &agr;-sulfofatty acid ester and other detergent components. The &agr;-sulfofatty acid ester is formed into a first portion, and the other detergent components are formed into a second portion. The first portion is post-added to the second portion.

Abstract: A mild foaming cleanser composition is provided. The cleanser composition has a surfactant system, a moisturizer system, an aromatherapy system and a solvent system. The moisturizer system further includes a milk protein. In addition, the cleanser composition may also include an emulsifier, preservative, pH adjusting agent, thickening agent, emollient, opacifying agent, fragrance, or any combinations thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a detergent composition characterized by low skin irritation, good foamability, easy handling at the time of manufacture, and excellent stability when stored as a product. The detergent composition is a composition which contains a specific amount of (A) a specific amide alcohol and (B) at least one surfactant selected from an anionic surfactant, a nonionic surfactant, and an amphoteric surfactant, wherein the pH (25° C.) of the 20-fold diluted aqueous solution of the composition is 4.5 to 6.8.

Abstract: A viscoelastic cleansing gel composition which includes: a. from about 4 to about 25% an anionic surfactant; and b. from 0 to about 20% of an amphoteric surfactant; wherein the composition has a G′h at 63 rad/s in a range of about 500 to about 1000 Pa. and a &ohgr;c in a range of about 0.1 to about 2 rad/sec and; wherein the ratio of anionic to amphoteric surfactant is in the range of about 1:3 up to a composition which has anionic but no amphoteric surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to disinfectant and cleansing compositions for cleaning the skin of humans and for cleaning surface such as floors, and the invention also provides process for the preparation of the said composition.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides an exothermic composition, which includes at least one zeolite; at least one surfactant; at least one magnesium or calcium halide; and a physiologically acceptable anhydrous medium. Another embodiment of the present invention provides a composition, which includes a means for making the composition exothermic; at least one surfactant; at least one magnesium or calcium halide; and a physiologically acceptable anhydrous medium. Other embodiments of the present invention provide processes for removing make-up from or cleansing the skin or mucous membrane, and articles which include the composition.

Abstract: A nonionic surfactant comprising an aliphatic alcohol alkylene oxide adduct (A), directly produced by adding an alkylene oxide (b1) to an aliphatic alcohol (a1), and satisfying the following (i), (ii) and (iii): (i) comprising one compound, or a mixture of two or more R1O—[(C2H4O)m/(AO)n]—(C2H4O)p—H  (1) (ii) having a ratio Mw/Mn within the specific range; and (iii) having a distribution constant (c), determined by the following equation (4), of 1.0 or less: c=(v+n0/n00−1)/[Ln(n00/n0)++n0/n00−1]  (4). This invention provides an aliphatic alcohol alkylene oxide adduct, having surface activities comparable to alkylphenol-based nonionic surfactants and moreover having no fear of environmental endocrine disrupters like alkylphenol-based nonionic surfactants. This invention provides a detergent composition using the above anionic surfactant and having excellent detergency.

Abstract: A composition including a surfactant in an aqueous medium, wherein said surfactant exhibits at least one paracrystalline phase of either a direct type or a cubic type at temperatures varying from 30° C. to 45° C. inclusive.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to surfactant compositions of gemini surfactants and co-amphiphile(s), to a process for preparing such compositions, and to their uses, especially as emulsifiers and dispersants.

Abstract: A rinse-off liquid personal cleansing composition comprising: (a) water; (b) from about 1% to about 60% by weight of a water soluble surfactant; (c) a water-insoluble oil selected from highly branched polyalphaolefins having formula (A) wherein R1 is H or C1-C20 alkyl, R4 is C1-C20 alkyl, R2 is H or C1-C20, and R3 is C3-C20 preferably from C5-C20, n is an integer from 0 to 3 and m is an interger of from 1 to 1000 and having a number average molecular weight of from about 1000 to about 25,000; and (d) a hydrophobic skin active component selected from antimicrobial agents, sunscreens, vitamins, perfume oils, insect repellents, anti fungal agents, and mixtures thereof, wherein the hydrophobic skin active component has a ClogP value of greater than 3. The personal cleansing compositions of the invention provide improved deposition of hydrophobic skin actives, excellent rinse feel and skin mildness.

Abstract: A person's skin is protected from percutaneous absorption of lipophilic or semi-polar contaminant chemicals by applying to the skin a plural-constituent solvent system, wherein each constituent has a molecular weight greater than or equal to 350 and includes at least one solvent in which the contaminant chemicals are soluble. The solvent system may include one or more emulsifiers to facilitate water-rinsing of the solvent system and any dissolved contaminant chemicals from the skin. Oil-based and glycol-based solvent systems are disclosed, each having at least two solvents which may have different solubility ranges. The solvent system may be applied to the skin before exposure to contaminant chemicals to serve as a barrier or after exposure to serve as s cleanser. The solvent system includes no water, emollients or detergents and all constituents are skin-safe.

Abstract: A detergent composition comprising (A) 5 to 30% by weight of at least one kind of surfactant selected from the group consisting of an anionic surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant, and a nonionic surfactant based on the total weight of the composition; (B) 0.1 to 5% by weight of a substance selected from the group consisting of an N-long-chain acyl acidic amino acid and a salt thereof based on the total weight of the composition; and (C) less than 0.2% by weight of a cationic polymer compound based on the total weight of the composition. The detergent composition provided has good foaming property and causes no friction during rinsing, as well as has excellent feeling of use by imparting moistness without tackiness to skin and providing good hair control without stiffness.

Abstract: A composition for cleaning hands is composed of methyl soyate, a surfactant, an emulsifier, an emollient, a wetting agent, a pH-modifying agent, water and optionally other ingredients. The composition lacks d-limonene. Hands are cleaned by applying the composition to the hands, rubbing the composition over the soiled region, and removing the composition by wiping.

Abstract: There is provided a method of delivering a benefit agent whereby a benefit agent is first loaded to a surface and subsequently unloaded and transferred and delivered to a second surface. More in particular, the benefit agent is first loaded onto a garment during a laundering process, and subsequently delivered to another surface. The benefit agents can be fragrance agents, perfumes, colour enhancers, fabric softening agents, polymeric lubricants, photoprotective agents, latexes, resins, dye fixative agents, encapsulated materials, antioxidants, insecticides, soil repelling agents, soil release agents, and cellulose fibers.

Abstract: Adjuvant surfactant compositions for beneficially modifying the properties, particularly rheological properties, of surfactant systems are provided. The surfactant compositions, which include at least one primary surfactant and can be substantially free of monoethanolamines, diethanolamines, and diethanolamides include alkoxylated hydroxyalkyl isostearamide which is substantially a liquid at room temperature. The isostearamide composition may also include a second surfactant. Methods of preparation and uses are also disclosed.

Abstract: A concentrated liquid soap composition that readily increases in viscosity upon dilution with water, the concentrated liquid soap composition containing an amine oxide surfactant or mixture thereof having the general formula R1R2 R3N→O, where R1 and R2 are the same or different and are selected from methyl or ethyl and R3 is a straight chain saturated or unsaturated alkyl group having from about 6-24 carbon atoms; an anionic surfactant or mixture thereof; an electrolyte; water; and a buffering agent, sufficient to maintain the pH of the composition between about 8 and about 10.

Abstract: A method of delivering a benefit agent to fabric for exerting a pre-determined activity, wherein the fabric is pre-treated with a multi-specific binding molecule which has a high binding affinity to the fabric through one specificity and is capable of binding to the benefit agent through another specificity, followed by contacting the pre-treated fabric with the benefit agent, to enhance the pre-determined activity to the fabric. Preferably, the binding molecule is an antibody or fragment thereof, or a fusion protein comprising a cellulose binding domain and a domain having a high binding affinity to another ligand which is directed to said benefit agent. The method is useful for example for stain removal, perfume delivery, and treating collars and cuffs for wear.

Abstract: The invention provides personal wash compositions which deposit high levels of sunscreen while maintaining good lather. Enhanced deposition, from bar or liquid, is based on specific sunscreens used, particularly on their solubility.

Abstract: The present invention provides a conditioning shampoo and/or body wash composition and a method of using the same. The composition of the present invention contains at least one anionic surfactant, at least one conditioning complex, and water. The conditioning complex is formed from at least one tertiary alkyl amidoamine and at least one phosphate ester.

Abstract: A waterless hand cleaner formulation includes an organic solvent, a quantity of water and a surfactant present to form a gelatinous emulsion. The gelatinous emulsion is loaded with 0.1 to 25 total weight percent of a natural essential oil having topical antimicrobial activity. Oil of oregano is particularly well suited for this application.

Abstract: A cleansing material comprising a sheet material impregnated with an emulsion having a viscosity of 200 to 4000 mPa·s at 25° C. and a viscosity of 100 to 2000 mPa·s at 50° C.

Abstract: Compositions for use in inhibiting the production of exoproteins from Gram positive bacteria, such as harmful proteins produced by Staphylococcus species, are described. The compositions are particularly useful for inhibiting the production of TSST-1, alpha-toxin and/or enterotoxins A, B and C from S. aureus bacteria. The compositions include alkyl polyglycoside and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The alkyl polyglycoside typically has an HLB of at least 10 and/or an average number of carbon atoms in the alkyl chain of 8 to 12.

Abstract: Aqueous compositions containing about 0.5-10% of at least one salt of a fatty acid amide of an amino acid, and about 0.05-0.2% of a salt of an acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, or about 0.1-0.75% of a salt of acrylates copolymer, are clear, foamable and ultra-mild on skin. When dispensed by a pump sprayer the compositions afford a dense, uniform, stable foam which when spread on the skin gives an elegant cushioning foam pad effect between the hand and skin.

Abstract: A cleansing composition, which is mild to the skin and eyes is disclosed. The composition includes a compound of formula I wherein: R=C6 to C30 Fatty Acid, n=0 to 20, m=0 to 40, and n+m=2 to 60; and at least one anionic surfactant. The composition may further include nonionic, amphoteric, betaine, and cationic surfactants. The compositions are useful as shampoos, washes, baths, gels, lotions, creams, and the like.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method of debriding bone including incubating the bone and associated soft tissue, with one or more debriding solutions where the debriding solution may include one or more alkaline solutions. Incubation is optionally carried out with one or more debriding agents including inert dry granular or particulate material including for example beads, and the granular phase of an alkaline agent, including for example granular sodium hydroxide. The incubating may be carried out with agitation. In another embodiment, the medullary canal of the bone is subjected to a positive pressure stream of debriding solution under conditions sufficient to loosen the associated soft tissue from the bone at the interface of the soft tissue and bone. In a further embodiment, the debriding solution is provided as a gel.

Abstract: A single-phase transparent aqueous liquid cosmetic composition comprising at least 90% of water, at least one alkyl para-hydroxybenzoate (paraben), preferably methyl para-hydroxybenzoate (methylparaben), and at least one metabisulfite, preferably sodium metabisulfite. This composition is preferably devoid of primary alcohol. The inventive composition may be in the form of a stable transparent lotion and may be used, in particular, for gently cleaning and/or removing make-up from the skin and/or eyes. The present invention also relates to a process for dissolving an alkyl para-hydroxybenzoate in an aqueous cosmetic composition which by adding at least one metabisulfite thereto.

Abstract: A personal cleansing sheet with which the skin and hair can be easily cleansed of oily soils such as sebum and aqueous soils such as sweat or salts, has a structure in which an oily substance absorption layer that serves as a region that absorbs oil substances is laminated with an aqueous cleansing liquid retention layer that serves as a region that retains an aqueous cleansing liquid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an agent for cleansing the skin, containing a liquid natural and/or synthetic water-based latex emulsion excluding styrene-butadiene latices, exclusively at least one organic solvent which has a lower volatility than ethanol and a boiling point >78.32° C., and water.

Abstract: A composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, an oily phase dispersed in an aqueous phase, characterized in that it contains fibers and a surfactant system comprising at least one glyceryl ester of a C8-C24 fatty acid and at least one polyethylene glycol ester of a C8-C24 fatty acid. The composition obtained has very good stability and can in particular constitute a cosmetic composition. The invention also relates to the use of the said composition, in particular for caring for, treating, making up or cleansing the skin, the lips, the eyelashes and/or the hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antimicrobial wipe comprising a porous or absorbent sheet impregnated with an antimicrobial cleansing composition, wherein the antimicrobial cleansing composition comprises from about 0.001% to about 5.0%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, of an antimicrobial active; from about 0.05% to about 10%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, of an anionic surfactant; from about 0.1% to about 10%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, of a proton donating agent; and from about 3% to about 99.85%, by weight of the antimicrobial cleansing composition, water; wherein the composition is adjusted to a pH of from about 3.0 to about 6.0; wherein the antimicrobial cleansing composition has a Gram Positive Residual Effectiveness Index of greater than about 0.5; and wherein the antimicrobial cleansing composition has a Mildness Index of less than about 0.3.

Abstract: An aqueous shampoo composition comprising, in addition to water an anionic cleansing surfactant, a cationic polymer, and a monoalkyl quaternary ammonium compound in which the alkyl chain length is C8 to C14.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cleaning compositions a mannanase and a carbohydrase selected from cellulases, amylases, pectin degrading enzymes and/or xyloglucanases. These compositions provide superior cleaning performance, i.e. superior stain removal, dingy cleaning and whiteness maintenance.