Abstract: A bar of soap that will help the environment, solve an age old problem of what to do with the annoying pieces of leftover soap, save consumers money by using the complete bar of soap and provide additional functions from one bar of soap.

Abstract: Methods for placing apertures in a film material wrapping of soap bars so that the soap bar fragrance can be readily detected outside of the packaged soap bar. The apertures can be shaped apertures or slit apertures. The apertures can be placed in the film material at the time of the decoration of the film material or at the time of feeding the film material to be placed around the soap bar. The apertures can be any surface of the wrapped soap bar, but should be of an overall surface area to emit not more than 60% of the fragrance or 50% of the moisture content of the soap bar over a period of 6 months. In addition the surface of the film material adjacent the soap bar may contain a coating of the fragrance of the soap bar, or in the alternative the surface of an inner insert material such as a stiffener can contain a coating of the fragrance of the soap bar.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleanser composition comprising a) from about 1% to about 20% of fatty acid soap containing from about 8 to about 16 carbon atoms; b) from about 2% to about 20% of a synthetic surfactant; and c) water, wherein the composition comprises a metal ion in a level no more than a predetermined amount to provide a turbidity no higher than about 9 NTU.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a hair styling composition for keratin fibers especially for hair comprising at least one film forming polymer and at least one arylated silicone.

Abstract: A bar of soap that will help the environment, solve an age old problem of what to do with the annoying pieces of leftover soap, save consumers money by using the complete bar of soap and provide additional functions from one bar of soap.

Abstract: A post-foaming personal cleaning composition in the form of a gel for use in an aerosol container. This composition includes a base material of a surfactant in an amount not less than 7 % by weight and a thickener that is a blend of at least one of glyceryl ester, and a glyceryl ester derivative with at least one of a betaine and a gum. The base material preferably has a viscosity greater than 9,500 cps. The composition also includes a foam forming material, above 9 % by weight of the composition with at least a part of the foam forming material being maintained in suspension in the composition until after the composition is dispensed from the aerosol container. The foam forming material is preferably a saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon having from 4 to 5 carbons and the composition is in the form of a gel prior to inclusion of the foam forming material.

Abstract: Post-foaming cosmetic cleansing preparation on an aqueous basis which is suitable for dispensing from an aerosol container, containing in a conventional aqueous base preparation a) detersive surfactants with saturated radicals, preferably anionic surfactants and non-ionic surfactants and/or amphoteric surfactants, b) 2.5 to 25% by volume, preferably 5 to 20% by volume, particularly preferably 7.5 to 15% by volume of pure oxygen.

Abstract: The present invention is a pressurized container from which is sprayed a gel for washing hands or other body parts. The gel, upon drying, forms a thin elastic film, to which adheres miniscule foreign matter. The gel is comprised of edible shellac and surfactants, which are maintained in the pressurized container by a solvent that evaporates, when it contacts the body part. The gel also has micellar surfactants that are activated by the person rubbing the body part where the gel is applied.

Abstract: Packaging is provided for high moisture bar soap compositions to address a number of potential problems associated with high moisture bar soap compositions, such as minimizing moisture loss, inhibiting mold growth on paperboard material used in the packaging, and preventing the development of colored stains on the bar soap and packaging resulting from chemical reaction between the high moisture bar soap and the paperboard, especially recycled paperboard. The bar soap packaging comprises a laminate material comprising a paperboard material, a thermoplastic material disposed on at least one side of the paperboard material, and a fungicide.

Abstract: Described is a pre-soaped, disposable luffah. The luffah of the type having a series of ruffles, is impregnated or coated with a cleansing and/or moisturizing agent such that a separate cleansing and/or moisturizing agent does not need to be applied to the luffah. The luffah may be impregnated or coated with the cleansing and/or moisturizing agent in any number of ways including submerging luffahs in a substantially wet, cleansing and/or moisturizing agent or spraying the substantially wet, cleansing and/or moisturizing agent on the luffahs. Once the substantially wet, cleansing and/or moisturizing agent is applied, the luffahs are dried until the substantially wet, cleansing and/or moisturizing agent forms into a substantially dry, cleansing and/or moisturizing agent on the luffah ruffles.

Abstract: A liquid or flowable cleansing composition is described that contains high levels of anionic and nonionic surfactants and that show a substantial increase in viscosity upon dilution with water. The cleansing composition also contains water soluble EO/PO block copolymer(s).

Abstract: A cleansing article is provided which includes a fibrous web of continuous network bonded fibers and a solid or semi-solid foamable composition joinably penetrating the web. The web has a first and second major surface each being on opposite faces of the web. The composition and web are present in a relative weight ratio ranging from about 30:1 to about 2000:1. At least a major portion of the first major surface of the web preferably being exposed above the foamable composition, and a majority of surfaces defining an exterior of the article are formed of the foamable composition.

Abstract: A cleansing article and process for manufacture is provided, the article being a solid or semi-solid foamable composition joinably penetrating a fibrous web, the combination being molded and held for sale to consumers in a single use disposable sealed plastic receptacle. The receptacle includes indicia printed onto or associated with the plastic receptacle.

Abstract: The invention is a preparation comprising an oil-in-water emulsion containing soap, the emulsion further comprising: (a) 4-12% by weight of at least one fatty acid with 12 to 18 carbon atoms, (b) 3-8% by weight of at least one trialkanolamine, (c) 1-8% by weight of at least one nonionic emulsifier, (d) 0-3% by weight of a fatty alcohol or fatty alcohol mixture, (e) 0.1-6% by weight of one or more emollients, (f) 1-10% by weight propellant with a vapor pressure of 76 to 420 kPa at 20° C., (g) 0-1% by weight of at least one cellulose derivative, and (h) 0.1-4% by weight of at lest one glycerol polyglycol ether isostearate, wherein the oil-in-water emulsion is free from fatty acid diethanolamides, and wherein the preparation is suitable for filling in an aerosol container. The invention also includes a pressurized gas container containing the preparation.

Abstract: A stress-release mold is described for casting thermosetting compositions especially compositions designed for consumer use. At least one wall of the mold includes a stress-releasing-element characterized by having a more flexible region or regions than the remaining wall or walls of the mold and wherein the stress-releasing-element includes a region of lower curvature at least partially surrounded by a region of higher curvature. The stress-release mold greatly reduces or eliminates surface defects caused by shrinkage of thermosetting compositions as they cools. A system is also described that includes the inventive mold containing a thermosetting composition wherein the mold also serves as all or part of the package for the composition.

Abstract: A wiping article is provided which includes an effervescent cleanser composition held within a pouch formed from a first and second substrate sheet. At least one of the substrate sheets must be water permeable. The effervescent composition is an intimate mixture of an acid material such as citric acid and an alkaline material such as sodium bicarbonate. Water contact causes the combination to effervesce. A dry surfactant such as sodium cocoyl isethionate in contact with the water and effervescing carbon dioxide results in a highly pleasant sudsing system. Skin benefit agents may be included within the composition. The effervescent action may improve deposition of the skin benefit agents onto the skin.

Abstract: A soap system for efficiently cleaning a hunter and covering their human scent with an earthy scent. The soap system includes heating a volume of soap to a melting point and then mixing a dirt scent into the melted soap. The mixture is then poured into a mold, hardened, removed and then cut into a plurality of bar members. The bar members are then wrapped with an inner covering and an outer covering. The inner covering is preferably comprised of a non-permeable material. The outer covering is preferably comprised of a camouflage material and design.

Abstract: Disclosed are personal cleansing compositions, and corresponding methods of application, wherein the compositions comprise (A) a cleansing phase containing a cleansing surfactant and water; and (B) an active phase containing lipophilic carrier and preferably a skin active agent; wherein the cleansing and active phases are physically separated from one another by one or more packaging barriers, located in the same or separate packages. Preferred embodiments are further defined by selected lipophilic carrier rheologies, defined active phase particulates for improved skin feel, and selected chronic skin active agents for use in the active phase. These compositions and corresponding methods provide improved cosmetics, skin feel, and/or skin active efficacy.

Abstract: A reinforced bar soap is provided to prolong the usage of conventional bar soap and reduce consumption which comprises a reinforcement member in an interior portion thereof. The reinforcement member is preferably at a core position in the interior portion of the bar. Embodiments are provided wherein the reinforcement member is flexible. Reinforced bar soaps are provided, for example, which comprise at least one mesh-type reinforcement member.

Abstract: A pressurized device comprising an “ultrafine” foaming oil-in-water emulsion wherein the particle size of the oil particles constituting the oil phase ranges from 50 to 1000 nm, the ultrafine emulsion being preferably obtained according to the so-called “phase inversion” technique. These ultrafine oil-in-water emulsions can be employed in particular for cleansing and care of the skin and they are rich in oils, fluid, pressurizable, foaming and translucent.

Abstract: A bar of soap having, wrapped laterally of the bar, around at least a longitudinal extent of the bar, a stiffening member comprising a stiff sheet material having at least respective outer surfaces thereof each provided by a plastics material. At least a portion of the stiffening member is transparent to allow the soap to be viewed.

Abstract: An article is provided for cleansing surfaces, the article includes a curvilinear pouch formed from a plurality of walls, at least one of the walls being water permeable, and at least one of the walls being formed from at least one web of non-woven entangled fibers, the fibers being entangled in a direction perpendicular to a major longitudinal axis of the web. An effervescent cleanser composition which is an anhydrous dry solid activatable by water to generated gases is held within the pouch, and upon generation of gases the pouch walls billow outwardly. Orientation of the entangled fibers in the direction of the minor axis minimizes puckering of the article in use.

Abstract: A monohydric alcohol-free, transparent, moisturizing bar soap having a high humectant solvent content. The formulation includes: (i) from about 38% to about 96% of one or more humectant solvents and (ii) from about 3% to about 20% of insoluble and/or soluble fatty acid soaps, with at least about 3% insoluble fatty acid soap. The weight ratio of humectant solvent to insoluble fatty acid soap ranges from about 3:1 to about 23:1. The bar soap has a standardized wear rate of less than about 15% and a hardness of from about 30 to about 100 hardness units. The transparent solid bar soap may be manufactured by a “hot pour” process with conventional batch mixing equipment designed for relatively moderate temperatures; accordingly, the bar soap may be packaged for final consumer use in the mold in which it was formed.

Abstract: A post-foaming composition in combination with a dispenser adapted to dispense a fine stream of the composition onto skin that foams upon contact. The composition contains a material which is a volatile liquid at atmospheric pressure and between 5%-50% w/w surfactant solids. The composition may be dispensed as a mist, foam, gel or liquid at a rate between 0.5 grams/sec and 10 grams/sec.

Abstract: A packaged aqueous self foaming liquid cleansing composition comprising a base composition comprising a surfactant system comprising an anionic surfactant and an amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactant and a hydrophobic component, and a post foaming agent, wherein the composition is substantially free of soap and thickens on the addition of the post foaming agent to the base composition.

Abstract: A one time use disposable paper soap. The soap includes a substrate, a cleaning composition, and a holder. The disposable paper is dissolvable in water. The cleansing composition is impregnated in the substrate so as to form a dry and cleanser impregnated substrate is not laid hold on to prevent exposure and evaporation of the cleansing composition, since the and cleanser impregnated substrate is dry. The holder removably holds at least one stacked dry and cleanser impregnated substrate. When the dry and cleanser impregnated substrate is removed from the holder and subjected to water, the substrate dissolves leaving the cleansing composition dissolved in the water for cleansing.

Abstract: An aerosol personal cleansing composition comprising from about 85% to about 95% of a neat cleansing lotion comprising from about 0.5% to about 30%, by weight of the neat cleansing lotion, of a lathering surfactant, from about 0.5% to about 40%, by weight of the neat cleansing lotion, of a lipophilic skin moisturizing agent, from about 0.1% to about 10% by weight of the neat cleansing lotion, of a stabilizer, and from about 35% to about 90%, by weight of the neat cleansing lotion, of water; and from about 3% to about 15% of a hydrocarbon propellant having a vapor pressure of from about 3 psig to about 15 psig.

Abstract: A foaming cleansing product is provided as a cleansing composition packaged in a non-aerosol pump dispenser. The dispenser includes a container for holding a liquid composition, a dispensing head with a housing enclosing a pump mechanism and a screen material in the flow path to convert liquid composition into a foam. The cleansing composition comprises an anionic surfactant, and at least one surfactant selected from a nonionic and an amphoteric surfactant, a cationic polymer, and a hydrophobic antibacterial agent, and contains less than 0.05 wt. % of a water insoluble emollient; said composition being dispensed by the pump dispenser to provide a foam. The total amount of surfactants in the inventive composition does not exceed 12 wt. %, and preferably does not exceed 10.5 wt. %.

Abstract: This involves a non-invasive glucose measurement device and a process for determining blood glucose level in the human body using the device. In typical operation, the glucose measurement device is self-normalizing in that it does not employ an independent reference sample in its operation. The device uses attenuated total reflection (ATR) infrared spectroscopy. Preferably, the device is used on a fingertip and compares two specific regions of a measured infrared spectrum to determine the blood glucose level of the user. Clearly, this device is especially suitable for monitoring glucose levels in the human body, and is especially beneficial to users having diabetes mellitus. The device and procedure may be used for other analyte materials which exhibit unique mid-IR signatures of the type described herein and that are found in appropriate regions of the outer skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aerosol personal cleansing composition comprising from about 85% to about 95% of a neat cleansing lotion comprising from about 0.5% to about 30%, by weight of the neat cleansing lotion, of a lathering surfactant, from about 0.5% to about 40%, by weight of the neat cleansing lotion, of a lipophilic skin moisturizing agent, from about 0.1% to about 10% by weight of the neat cleansing lotion, of a stabilizer, and from about 35% to about 90%, by weight of the neat cleansing lotion, of water; and from about 3% to about 15% of a hydrocarbon propellant having a vapor pressure of from about 3 psig to about 15 psig.

Abstract: A post-foaming composition in combination with a dispenser adapted to dispense a fine stream of the composition onto skin that foams upon contact. The composition contains a material which is a volatile liquid at atmospheric pressure and between 5%-50% w/w surfactant solids. The composition may be dispensed as a mist, foam, gel or liquid at a rate between 0.5 grams/sec and 10 grams/sec.

Abstract: A pressurized device comprising an “ultrafine” foaming oil-in-water emulsion wherein the particle size of the oil particles constituting the oil phase ranges from 50 to 1000 nm, the ultrafine emulsion being preferably obtained according to the so-called “phase inversion” technique. These ultrafine oil-in-water emulsions, can be employed in particular for cleansing and care of the skin and they are rich in oils, fluid, pressurizable, foaming and translucent.

Abstract: A cleansing system comprises a synthetic detergent bar and a pouf/sponge for holding the bar. By using pouf, it has been found that lather can be enhanced, even in compositions comprising lather depressing emollients. The system also helps decrease perception of mush. A preferred emollient of the invention comprises emollient/oil.

Abstract: The invention provides an at least dual compartment container containing at least one surfactant stripe and at least one water-in-oil emulsion stripe. By dispensing a water-in-oil emulsion stripe, greater deposition, particularly deposition of water soluble benefit agent (e.g., glycolic acid) is achieved than believed possible.

Abstract: A process for producing a thermoformed package comprises the steps of placing a first sheet of film over a forming die having at least one cavity, heating the film to mould the film into the at least one cavity thereby forming at least one recess in the film, placing a composition in the at least one formed recess, and sealing a second sheet of film across the at least one formed recess to produce at least one closed package. Once formed, the or each recess is substantially retained in its formed orientation by the application of a vacuum through the or each cavity.

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: A bar of soap having, wrapped laterally of the bar, around at least a longitudinal extent of the bar, a stiffening member comprising a stiff sheet material having at least respective outer surfaces thereof each provided by a plastics material.

Abstract: Sebum is selectively removed from facial skin without removing make-up by spraying a liquid composition on to the skin and holding a water absorptive or oil absorptive material against the skin to remove the sebum together with the liquid composition.

Abstract: An improved transparently packaged bar, having increased light transmission, and a method of manufacture thereof is disclosed. The packaged bar has an increased level of light transmission which is believed to be caused by the cooling of molten soap in direct contact with the stretchable transparent wrap which is used to package the bar. The bar has an unique shape which enhances its light transmission. The bar may also contain voids which enhance the appearance of the soap bar or reduce its density, or both. The soap bar, and method of manufacture, are particularly well suited for transparent, translucent, and pearlescent soaps, or a bar which is poured with a combination thereof. Additionally, objects both solid and amorphous, and flexible or rigid, may be placed within the bar which have an enhanced level of visibility inside the packaged soap bar. If desired, hues or pigments may be dispersed through some portion of the soap bar to obtain a desired artistic appearance.

Abstract: A bar of soap having, wrapped laterally of the bar, around at least a longitudinal extent of the bar, a stiffening member comprising a stiff sheet material having at least respective outer surfaces thereof each provided by a plastics material.

Abstract: A foaming cleansing product is provided as a cleansing composition packaged in a non-aerosol mechanical dispenser. The dispenser includes a container for holding a liquid composition, a dispensing head with a housing enclosing a pump mechanism and a screen material in the flow path to convert liquid composition into a foam, and a diptube for delivering liquid from the container to the dispensing head. The cleansing composition is free of water insoluble emollients and includes an anionic surfactant and an amphoteric surfactant of structure: ##STR1## wherein R is a fatty alkyl of 6 to 22 carbons; R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of H, C.sub.2 H.sub.4 COOH and C.sub.2 H.sub.4 COONa; and R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of COONa, CH.sub.2 CHOHCH.sub.2 SO.sub.3 Na, C.sub.2 H.sub.4 COONa, CH.sub.2 COOCH.sub.2 COOH and CH.sub.2 COOCH.sub.2 COONa.

Abstract: A method for visually demonstrating the effectiveness of an anti-bacteria attachment composition which comprises:a. treating skin with potential or known anti-bacteria attachment composition;b. contacting the said skin with a bacteria, resulting in the skin having bacteria attached to it;c. contacting the skin with a bacteria growth supporting medium having optionally therein or later optionally added a compound or mixture thereof which will assist in visually detecting a bacterial colony.

Abstract: A bar of soap or soap dispensing container "bar", whereby teeth or ridges are formed into the product such that as it is rubbed on the body, the contact pressure causes the teeth to lightly bend the skin at a number of points creating a series of waves in the skin which move along the surface of the skin as the soap is moved, thereby creating a traveling wave which acts to help remove dirt and dead skin particles and create a pleasant massaging effect, wherein the teeth forms are shaped to provide transverse and lateral strength in the product so it will not easily break, and so that it can be stacked for more dense shipping and better handling.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hair cleansing and care agent in tablet form, wherein the tablet comprises a base compound which, upon contact with water, sets free a physiologically harmless gas, preferably CO.sub.

Abstract: A cleaning composition consists of a surfactant and two components for example an acid and a carbonate or bicarbonate. When the two components are mixed together a gas is generated which acts on the surfactant to create a lather. The composition may be disposed in a package having two containers one for each component.

Abstract: An aqueous liquid cleansing composition, packaged in a foamer container, said composition comprising:(A) from 5 to 50% by weight of an anionic carboxylate surfactant; and(B) from 0.1 to 5% by weight of a salt.The aqueous liquid cleansing composition of the present invention shows an extremely low viscosity increase at a low temperature and can be easily pushed out from the foamer container even at a low temperature thus giving uniform foam. It is particularly suitable for a skin cleanser.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pressurized-gas pack, in particular an aerosol pressurized-gas pack, containing pressure-liquefied 2-hydro-heptafluoropropane (F 227) or a mixture thereof with pressure-liquefied propane and/or n-butane and/or i-butane and/or dimethyl ether and/or 1,1-difluoroethane. The invention also relates to a propellant for aerosols, comprising F 227 or the named mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-foaming, self-leveling aqueous liquid composition packagable in a non-pressurized deformable dispenser of flexible barrier material adapted to contain, maintain and dispense a proportioned amount of the cleansing composition under positive pressure. The composition comprises: a major amount of water; a surfactant; and a dual purpose pressure agent comprising at least one aliphatic hydrocarbon fluid in amounts sufficient to provide the liquid composition, which when contained in a dispenser exerts a positive vapor pressure at least at about 1.6.degree. C. The composition is dispensed as a liquid under normal operating conditions, which liquid foams instantaneously and spontaneously on spreading.

Abstract: A small toy or figurine is located inside a transparent body of soap. The soap fully surrounds and encapsulates the small toy. The small toy is completely visible within the body of soap. The body of soap is shaped like a figurine or is in another form which may complement or conform to the shape of the inner toy. A clear or colored plastic container whose shape matches the shape of the body of soap serves as a container for the soap and may also serve as a soap dish. The body of soap is placed inside the plastic container. The small toy incased within the body of soap is visible from outside the plastic container once the body of soap is placed inside the plastic container.