Abstract: The compositions of the present invention relate to improved personal cleansing compositions comprising a surfactant system, from above about 0.1% to below 1% of a nonionic or anionic water soluble polymer, a phase separation initiator and water. These compositions provide improved lathering and conditioning benefits.

Abstract: A skin care composition in the form of an oil-in-water dispersion includes, by weight:a) from about 0.1% to about 20% of a silicone component comprising a silicone gum having a molecular weight of from about 200,000 to about 4,000,000;b) from about 2% to about 10% of an emulsifier capable of forming liquid crystals in water and comprising sucrose fatty acid ester and sorbitan fatty acid ester; andc) humectant;wherein at least a portion of the humectant is in the form of an admixture with a particulate carrier material, the weight ratio of humectant to carrier is from about 1:4 to about 3:1, and the particulate carrier is a cross-linked polymethacrylate copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for preventing or treating skin disorders using flavonoid compounds. The present invention also relates to methods for regulating skin condition.

Abstract: The present invention is for long lasting, physically stable, moisturizing lipstick compositions essentially free of water. Said lipsticks contain lipophilic materials with high levels of moisturizers distributed throughout. Said lipsticks resist separation of the moisturizing material from the body of the lipstick.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stress stable lathering skin cleansing liquid composition comprising by weight parts of the liquid composition:(a) from about 0.5 parts to 10 parts of a stabilizer; for example trihydroxystearin;(b) from about 1 part to about 80 parts of lipid skin moisturizing agent;(c) from about 1 part to about 30 parts of surfactant having a combined CMC equilibrium surface tension value of from 15 to 50;(d) water;wherein said stress stable lathering skin cleansing liquid composition has a Lipid Deposition Value (LDV) of from about 5 to about 100 and wherein said composition is stable for at least two weeks at 100 F.

Abstract: Disclosed is a stress stable lathering skin cleansing liquid composition comprising by weight parts of the liquid composition:(a) from about 0.5 parts to 10 parts of a crystalline, hydroxyl-containing stabilizer;(b) from about 1 part to about 80 parts of lipid skin moisturizing agent;(c) from about 1 part to about 30 parts of surfactant having a combined CMC equilibrium surface tension value of from 15 to 50;(d) water.Such stress stable lathering skin cleansing liquid compositions have a Lipid Deposition Value (LDV) of from about 5 to about 100. Such compositions are also stable for at least two weeks at 100.degree. F.

Abstract: A liquid personal cleansing composition comprising: (a) from about 1% to about 15% by weight of short chain alkyl sulphate surfactant having an average of from 8 to 10 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain and mixtures thereof; (b) from about 1% to about 60% by weight of water-soluble auxiliary surfactant selected from anionic surfactant other than C.sub.8 to C.sub.10 alkyl sulphate, nonionic, zwitterionic and amphoteric surfactants and mixtures thereof; (c) from about 0.01% to about 5% by weight of cationic polymeric skin conditioning agent; and (d) water. The products demonstrate excellent in-use efficacy benefits including mildness, a moisturised skin feel, excellent rinsibility and good product stability and lather attributes.

Abstract: Moisturizing liquid personal cleansing emulsion compositions which comprise a moisturizing phase and an aqueous cleansing phase are disclosed. The moisturizing phase comprises from about 1% to about 30% by weight of the composition of lipophilic skin moisturizing agents comprised of droplets having a particle size distribution such that at least about 10% by weight of the droplets have a diameter of at least about 200 microns. The aqueous cleansing phase comprises from about 0.1% to about 10% by weight of the composition of a stabilizer, from about 5% to about 30% by weight of the composition of a lathering surfactant, and water. The liquid personal cleansing emulsion compositions contain less than about 5% by weight of fatty acid soap.

Abstract: A system for cleansing the skin comprising a hydrophobic diamond-mesh sponge and a liquid cleansing and moisturizing composition with excellent lather in the same washing and rinsing operation. The system provides improved lather and overall acceptability for mild liquid cleansing compositions which contain moisturizers and especially for those which would otherwise have marginal lather.

Abstract: The invention is a water-in-oil emulsion film forming foundation having a synergistic combination of about 0.5% to about 10% by weight of a water soluble or water dispersible film forming polymer, as well as about 0.5% to about 35% by weight of the composition of one or more plasticizing solvent(s). Both the polymer and solvent(s) combined together in the aqueous phase are in a cosmetically acceptable carrier providing suitable feel and appearance during application, as well as excellent wear and appearance benefits after application. Yet this film forming foundation provides a flexible, light feel that resembles other foundations, and is easily removed with soap and water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for prevention or treating skin disorders using flavonoid compounds. The present invention also relates to methods for regulating skin condition.

Abstract: The liquid composition is a dual cleanser and moisturizer that is stable and on a macro scale is homogeneous. The dual cleansing and lipid moisturizing liquid composition of this invention comprises: by weight parts of the liquid composition:(a) from about 5 parts to about 30 parts of lipid skin moisturizing agent having a Vaughan Solubility Parameter (VSP) of between 5 and 10;(b) from about 0.

Abstract: Liquid personal cleansing compositions which comprise a complex coascervate, a lipophilic skin moisturizing agent, a stabilizer, a lathering surfactant and water are disclosed. The complex coascervate comprises particles having a particle size distribution such that at least about 10% by weight of the particles have a diameter of at least about 20 microns. The particles comprising the complex coascervate comprise 1) a polycation having a minimum filtrate with of about 10 grams, and 2) a polyanion. The complex coascervate is essentially free of cross-linking agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to solid cosmetic composition which contains a powder with high oil absorbency and can suppress oil shining.

Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous hair conditioning shampoo compositions comprising a specific surfactant component comprising an ethoxylated alkyl sulfate surfactant having from about 1 to about 8 moles of ethoxylation and an amphoteric surfactant in a shampoo with insoluble, dispersed conditioning agent, select esters and a select soluble cellulosic cationic organic polymer hair conditioning agent.

Abstract: A personal cleansing composition comprising: (a) from about 1% to about 25% by weight of water-soluble gel-forming nonionic surfactant; (b) from about 0.1% to about 3% by weight of alkyl sulfate fluidizing agent having an average of from 4 to 10 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain; and (c) optionally, from about 1% to about 30% by weight of a dispersed oil phase. The cleansing products demonstrate excellent low temperature fluidity characteristics, excellent mildness, in-use and after-use conditioning benefits, lathering and rinsibility.

Abstract: A make-up composition in the form of a water-in-oil or oil-in-water emulsion comprising silicone oil selected from volatile silicones, non-volatile silicones and mixtures thereof, optionally humectant, at least one coated or uncoated iron-oxide type pigment and a TiO.sub.2 -coated platelet-type interference pigment material having a TiO.sub.2 layer thickness of from about 120 nm to about 160 nm or a whole number multiple thereof.

Abstract: Cleansing and moisturizing personal cleansing compositions which contain from about 5% to about 50% of a surfactant; from about 3% to about 40% of an insoluble, nonionic oil or wax or mixture thereof; from about 0.1% to about 8% by weight of a fatty acid having an average chain length of from about 10 to about 18 carbon atoms; from about 1.5% to about 10% by weight of citric acid or water soluble citrate salt or mixture thereof; and water are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oil-in-water emulsion compositions that are useful for personal cleansing and for depositing an active ingredient upon the skin surface. The active ingredient in these compositions has a solubility parameter from about 7 to about 13. A preferred active ingredient is salicylic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to eye makeup, preferably mascara compositions comprising water-insoluble polymeric materials in the form of an aqueous emulsion and water-soluble, film-forming polymers. Said compositions exhibit improved wear and are removable with soap and water.