Abstract: Described herein are personal care compositions comprising—inter alia—a gum system comprising a plurality of natural gums; a surfactant system comprising a plurality of alkyl polyglucoside surfactants; and a cosmetically acceptable carrier. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described herein.

Abstract: Home care compositions having antibacterial properties are disclosed herein. The home care compositions disclosed herein comprise citric acid in an amount greater than about 1 wt %, at least one surfactant, and at least one solvent, and have a pH ranging from about 7 to about 14.

Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions comprising a first source of zinc comprising zinc oxide; a second source of zinc comprising zinc citrate; a gum system comprising xanthan gum and carboxymethyl cellulose; a carrier comprising calcium carbonate (e.g., natural calcium carbonate and precipitated calcium carbonate); a natural ingredient component comprising at least one herbal extract(s) and at least one essential oil; and at least one oleoresin (e.g., ginger and/or pepper). The disclosure also contemplates methods of using the formulations described herein.

Abstract: Disclosed are personal care compositions, e.g., foaming facial cleanser, the contain a polyol and a surfactant system that comprises: an amount of an anionic surfactant, wherein the surfactant is an anionic derivative of proteins of plant origin or of silk proteins (e.g., sodium cocoyl apple amino acid surfactant); and an amount of a non-ionic surfactant selected from an alkyl glucoside, a lactylate having carbon chains between C8 and C16, and a combination of two or more thereof, as well as to methods of using these compositions.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides tooth whitening oral care compositions comprising potassium peroxymonosulfate having improved stability, and methods of using the same.

Abstract: Oral care compositions and, particularly, oral care compositions having enhanced stannous ion stability are disclosed herein. In accordance with at least one aspect, provided is an oral care composition comprising: a stannous source; and a cross-linked polyacrylic acid and/or a salt thereof, wherein the personal care composition has a weight ratio of the stannous source to the cross-linked polyacrylic acid and/or a salt thereof of about 4:1 to about 1:4.

Abstract: An aqueous cleansing composition comprising a cationic surfactant, a nonionic surfactant, and a thickener comprising an alkoxylated methyl glucose ether, wherein a weight ratio of cationic surfactant to nonionic surfactant is greater than 0.9:1. The combination of the cationionic:nonionic surfactant ratio with the alkoxylated methyl glucose ether thickener provides the composition with cold weather stability. Cold weather stability is observed when the composition remains transparent after cold storage.

Abstract: An oral irrigator (100) for cleaning a user's oral cavity and a method of using the oral irrigator (100) are disclosed. The oral irrigator (100) may have a reservoir (111) for storing a fluid and a tip (120) or nozzle that is in fluid communication with the reservoir (111) so that the fluid can be pumped from the reservoir (111) to the tip (120). The oral irrigator (100) may also include a pump (153) for pumping the fluid, a motor (152) for driving the pump (153), and a control module (154) for controlling the operation of the motor (152) in accordance with a mode selected by a user. The modes may include a continuous spray mode whereby the fluid is only pumped from the reservoir (111) to the tip (120) while a user is actuating an activation member (112). The modes may also include automatic spray modes whereby the fluid is pumped in accordance with pre-defined treatment protocols.

Abstract: A dispensing apparatus for holding and dispensing sheets containing a benefit composition. The dispensing apparatus includes a housing having a longitudinal axis, a base component having a dispensing slot, and a lid component coupled to the base component to define a storage cavity. A stack of sheets is positioned in the storage cavity and oriented at an oblique angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the housing. A dispensing member is configured to dispense a lowermost sheet from the stack. The lid component is alterable between a non-dispensing position and a dispensing position by applying a downward axial force onto the lid component relative to the base component during which the lid component engages the dispensing member and the dispensing member engages the lowermost sheet from the stack of sheets to dispense the lowermost sheet through the dispensing slot.

Abstract: An oral care device for placement in the oral cavity. The oral care device may include a support component, a piezoelectric component, and/or sensor and/or a therapeutic element. The support component is configured for placement between one or more maxillary teeth and one or more mandibular teeth. The piezoelectric element is configured to generate electrical energy from relative movement of the maxillary teeth and the mandibular teeth. The sensor is configured to sense a condition in the oral cavity. The therapeutic element is configured to release a therapeutic into the oral cavity. The device may include any one or any combination of the piezoelectric component, the therapeutic element, and the sensor.

Abstract: An oral care system that includes an oral care implement and a tracking attachment. The oral care implement may include a handle and a head. The tracking attachment is detachably coupled to the oral care implement. The tracking attachment may include an outer casing having an outer surface and a connection element that is configured to mate with a connection element on a handle of the powered oral care implement to couple the outer casing to the handle. The tracking attachment may further include a plurality of visual markers protruding from the outer surface of the outer casing.

Abstract: A system, instrumentality, and method for performing an oral care evaluation of a user via electrical impedance tomography (EIT). For example, a system may include an oral care device having a first member housing a first electrode. The first electrode may be configured to transmit a first signal through a gingiva of a user to cause an altered first signal. The oral care device may have a second member housing a second electrode. The second electrode may be configured to receive the altered first signal. The system may be configured to generate an electrical impedance tomography (EIT) profile of the gingiva of the user, for example, based on data indicative of the first signal and the altered first signal. An oral health characteristic of the user may be determined based on the EIT profile of the gingiva of the user.

Abstract: Described herein are personal care compositions that may include from about 0.1 to about 5 wt. % of a polysaccharide; from about 0.01 to about 12 wt. % of a fatty alcohol; and from about 0.5 to about 7 wt. % of a post-biotic blend, wherein all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the personal care composition. Methods of making and using these personal care compositions are also described herein.

Abstract: Personal care compositions and personal care compositions having one or more UV filters are disclosed herein. In one aspect, provided is a personal care composition comprising a mineral UV filter; a SPF enhancer comprising at least one of butyloctyl salicylate, ethylhexyl methoxycrylene, octyldodecyl neopentanoate, or Pongamia pinnata extract; and an amino acid.

Abstract: Methods of identifying an individual as being a slow gingivitis responder or a high gingivitis responder are disclosed. Some methods are based on IL-1? levels in the individual's GCF at the site of inflammation. Some methods are based on MIF and/or CCL-1 levels in the individual's GCF in healthy tissue distant from the site of inflammation. Some disclosed methods are based on temporal differences in IL-8, IL-6 and/or TNF? levels in the individual's GCF in healthy tissue distant from the site of inflammation during the development of plaque induced inflammation. Methods of treating an individual who has gingivitis and methods of preventing gingivitis are also provided. The treatment and prevention methods comprise determining if individual is a slow gingivitis responder or a high gingivitis responder and applying oral care compositions to the individual's oral cavity.