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

Abstract: An oral care device having a head with cleaning elements and a handle coupled to the head. The handle may include a selectively rotatable ring arranged between the head and a distal end of the handle that is configured to allow a user to select a desired mode of operation of the oral care device. The handle may include a selectively illuminated light that is configured to display at least one color that visually indicates that certain behaviors, patterns, and/or consistent habits have been performed successfully. The handle may include a processor configured to track a duration of a user's brushing session, a light ring on a bottom surface of the handle, and a pressure sensor. Respective portions of the light ring may be selectively illuminated by the processor to visualize progress toward achieving a predetermined brushing routine time and/or to visualize an over-pressure condition sensed by the pressure sensor.

Abstract: Home care compositions are disclosed herein. According to one aspect, provided is a home care composition that includes a preservative comprising alpha hydroxy acid; and from about 1 to about 25 wt. % of a surfactant system comprising: (i) an anionic surfactant, (ii) a non-ionic surfactant, and (iii) optionally, an amphoteric surfactant; wherein the home care composition has a Micro Robustness Index of 0.85 or greater, and all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the home care composition.

Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions, and in particular to oral care mouth rinse compositions comprising a single source of stannous, wherein the single source of stannous is stannous oxalate; a tertiary amine fluoride; and at least one of a monocarboxylic acid, dicarboxylic, or a tricarboxylic acid, as well as to methods of using and of making these compositions. The present compositions are formulated to present stable, non-turbid compositions and are useful for preventing and treating diseases or conditions of the oral cavity.

Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising zinc oxide and zinc citrate, and hyaluronic acid or an alkali metal hyaluronate polymer having a molecular weight greater than 100,000 Da (e.g. from 300 kDa-700 kDa), as well as to methods of using and of making these compositions.

Abstract: An oral care device having a head with cleaning elements and a handle coupled to the head. The handle may include a selectively rotatable ring arranged between the head and a distal end of the handle that is configured to allow a user to select a desired mode of operation of the oral care device. The handle may include a selectively illuminated light that is configured to display at least one color that visually indicates that certain behaviors, patterns, and/or consistent habits have been performed successfully. The handle may include a processor configured to track a duration of a user's brushing session, a light ring on a bottom surface of the handle, and a pressure sensor. Respective portions of the light ring may be selectively illuminated by the processor to visualize progress toward achieving a predetermined brushing routine time and/or to visualize an over-pressure condition sensed by the pressure sensor.

Abstract: An oral care device having a head with cleaning elements and a handle coupled to the head. The handle may include a selectively rotatable ring arranged between the head and a distal end of the handle that is configured to allow a user to select a desired mode of operation of the oral care device. The handle may include a selectively illuminated light that is configured to display at least one color that visually indicates that certain behaviors, patterns, and/or consistent habits have been performed successfully. The handle may include a processor configured to track a duration of a user's brushing session, a light ring on a bottom surface of the handle, and a pressure sensor. Respective portions of the light ring may be selectively illuminated by the processor to visualize progress toward achieving a predetermined brushing routine time and/or to visualize an over-pressure condition sensed by the pressure sensor.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are oral care compositions useful for whitening teeth. The oral care composition may comprise a peroxide source present in an amount to provide from about 0.01 to about 1 wt.% peroxide; a base in an amount up to about 5 wt.%; benzyl alcohol present in an amount from about 0.2 to about 1 wt.%, wherein the oral care composition has a pH of about 8 to about 12 and all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the oral care composition. Methods of making and using the oral care compositions are also provided.

Abstract: An oral care device having a head with cleaning elements and a handle coupled to the head. The handle may include a selectively rotatable ring arranged between the head and a distal end of the handle that is configured to allow a user to select a desired mode of operation of the oral care device. The handle may include a selectively illuminated light that is configured to display at least one color that visually indicates that certain behaviors, patterns, and/or consistent habits have been performed successfully. The handle may include a processor configured to track a duration of a user's brushing session, a light ring on a bottom surface of the handle, and a pressure sensor. Respective portions of the light ring may be selectively illuminated by the processor to visualize progress toward achieving a predetermined brushing routine time and/or to visualize an over-pressure condition sensed by the pressure sensor.

Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions, for example comprising a salt of a basic amino acid having a pH in solution of less than 7.5, an abrasive having a pH in solution of less than 7.5, and a fluoride ion source, and an acid selected from the group consisting of: a carboxylic acid (e.g., citric acid, lactic acid, glycolic acid, acetic acid, succinic acid, or fumaric acid), and an inorganic acid, wherein the inorganic acid is not phosphoric acid or sulfuric acid (e.g., wherein the inorganic acid is hydrochloric acid or sodium acid pyrophosphate), and to methods of using and of making these compositions.

Abstract: Personal care compositions and, particularly, personal care compositions for alleviating dandruff are disclosed herein. The personal care compositions may include from about 0.1 to about 5 wt. % of an anti-dandruff agent comprising dipotassium glycyrrhizate; from about 6 to about 30 wt. % of a surfactant system; from about 0.1 to about 5 wt. % of a cationic polymer, wherein the personal care composition has a pH of about 2.5 to about 5 and all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the personal care composition. The surfactant system typically comprises from about 5 to about 20 wt. % of an anionic surfactant, from about 0.5 to about 7 wt. % of an amphoteric surfactant, and optionally, from about 0.5 to about 7 wt. % of a non-ionic surfactant.

Abstract: An oral care system includes an oral care implement and motion tracking attachment configured to allow tracking of the implement during an oral care activity such as tooth brushing. The oral care implement may include a handle and head. The tracking attachment is coupled to the implement and comprises colored tracking markers detectable by a programmable visual-based motion tracking unit. The tracking attachment in one configuration may comprise a housing with plural insertable tracking colored wedges. In another configuration, a colored tracking portion colored panels and optional colored neck band may be formed on or attached to the oral care implement. Both the tracking attachment and tracking portion embodiments as applicable facilitate tracking at least one of a position, orientation, movement, and the like of the oral care implement to which it is attached. The tracking attachment may be non-electric in nature without any onboard electronics in some embodiments.

Abstract: Personal care compositions and methods of use are disclosed herein. A personal care composition is provided comprising: a skin protection system comprising: an amino acid complex; and optionally one or more antioxidants; a penetration enhancer; and a cosmetically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Described herein are personal care compositions that include a surfactant system which comprises an anionic ether sulfate and an amphoteric surfactant; and a conditioning system which comprises a cationic guar gum and a polypropylene alkyl ether. Also described are methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: A method for promoting compliance with an oral hygiene regimen includes displaying, on a display device, a representation of at least a portion of a set of teeth of a user. The method also includes overlaying an indicium on the representation such that the indicium is associated with a first section of the representation. Responsive to a determination, via at least one of one or more processors, that a head of an oral hygiene device is positioned directly adjacent to a first section of the set of teeth that corresponds to the first section of the representation for at least a predetermined amount of time, the indicium is removed from the display device.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for identifying a composition having anti-pathogenic activity; evaluating the anti-pathogenic activity of a composition; measuring the metabolic function of a pathogen; and/or comparing the anti-pathogenic performance of a plurality of compositions.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a personal care implement is disclosed. The personal care implement has an emitting end and an electromagnetic source for projecting electromagnetic radiation onto an area of skin to treat a skin condition. A light sensor is configured to sense an amount of ambient light present at the emitting end. A controller instructs the electromagnetic source to begin projecting only when the light sensor senses that the amount of ambient light at the emitting end is below a predefined threshold.