Abstract: The present invention relates to improving the stability of a peroxide containing bleach composition. It particularly relates to such a composition for hard surface cleaning applications including toilet cleaning as well as for fabric cleaning application. It relates to an antimicrobial composition comprising a peroxide bleaching agent which in the presence of a cationic surfactant and an organic acid is more stable than has been heretofore known. This is achieved by inclusion of a stabilizer which in the present invention is a polyalkylene glycol compound.

Abstract: A method for stabilizing retinoic acid precursors and a skin benefit composition with stabilized retinoic acid precursors are described. The composition has a retinoic acid precursor and a resorcinol to impede oxidation of the precursor in situ in the composition.

Abstract: An antiperspirant aerosol composition comprising a three-component mixture of propellant, ethanol and a lipid mixture consisting of glycerol monolaurate and isostearyl alcohol at a ratio of from 25:75 to 45:55, wherein the propellant content of the three-component mixture is from 40 to 87.5%; the ethanol content of the three-component mixture is from 10 to 57.5% and the lipid content of the three-component mixture is from 2.5% up to a maximum equal to the sum of 4.805 and the ethanol content multiplied by 0.115.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically preparing baked waffle cone sheets, for use in preparing a waffle cone to be filled with a frozen confectionery product, from waffle cone batter, the apparatus comprising a baking station, the baking station comprising a plurality of baking plate locations onto which the waffle cone batter is to be deposited, each baking plate location comprising an essentially planar baking surface comprising a characteristic waffle region comprising a first array of parallel linear grooves, so as to produce a characteristic waffle pattern in the baked waffle sheet from the resulting parallel linear protrusions in the baked waffle sheet; wherein each baking plate location also comprises a graphical region, the graphical region being located within the characteristic waffle region and comprising grooves corresponding to a graphical image, and also comprising at least one linear groove, each linear groove being contiguous with, dimensionally similar to and collinear with a groove in the character

Abstract: Antimicrobial systems with naturally derived ingredients and compositions comprising them are described. The systems have a first ingredient comprising an indole alkaloid and a second natural ingredient that includes a phenolic acid where the systems and compositions provide superior antimicrobial benefits.

Abstract: The invention relates to concentrated premixes for the manufacture of plant-based frozen confections. The concentrated premixes are oil-in water emulsions having a high total solids content.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a mild bar composition with enhanced antimicrobial activity. The bar composition of the present invention is mild and unexpectedly yields superior antimicrobial activity when used in cleansing applications. The bar composition comprises an anionic surfactant and an acid, and is formulated, when lathered, to generate a wash slurry having a pH from 2.9 to 5.2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antiperspirant composition, particularly to antiperspirant composition having high levels of oil. The present inventors have found that when compositions having an unsaturated oil such as sunflower seed oil is present in the antiperspirant composition together with high total oil content present in the composition, the fabric which comes in contact with the composition in the axilla tends to get stained on repeated use. The present inventors have found that the problem of staining or yellowing of fabrics is significantly lowered when a combination of an alkoxylated aliphatic ether with an alkyl chain length of C3 to C10 and specific polyethylene glycol diester of fatty acid with chain length of C12 to C18 is used in an antiperspirant composition having high total oil content including unsaturated oil and an antiperspirant active.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a mild liquid composition with enhanced antimicrobial activity. The liquid composition of the present invention is mild and unexpectedly yields superior antimicrobial activity when used in cleansing applications. The liquid composition comprises an anionic surfactant and an acid, and is formulated to yield a wash solution having a pH from 2.9 to 5.2.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are personal care compositions. More particularly, disclosed herein is a rapidly hydratable, powdered cosmetic compositions comprising a quaternary ammonium compound mixture comprising a quaternary ammonium compound mixture comprising a quaternary ammonium compound, fatty acid, fatty alcohol, or combination thereof, and hydration enhancer; and a stabilizing carrier. Such a powdered cosmetic composition unexpectedly remains free-flowing under high humidity and/or high temperature conditions, is convenient to evacuate from packaging.

Abstract: The invention relates to concentrated premixes for the manufacture of frozen confections. The concentrated premixes are oil-in water emulsions having a high total solids content.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antimicrobial composition, more particularly to a method and a composition to prevent or treat acne. This is achieved through a composition that comprises alkyl substituted dihydroxy benzene in combination with select substituted phenol compound. The composition is also seen to have anti-malodour benefits.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel compound and a process of preparing it. It has been shown to have anti-inflammatory activity and can be utilised in a wide range of cosmetic compositions. The compound is a 2(1H)-pyridinone of formula (1) in amide or enol form. It may be prepared by exposing a solution of piroctone olamine in an organic solvent or in water comprising at least one surfactant to UV radiation to degrade the piroctone olamine. The compound of formula (1) is separated from the degradation products by chromatography.

Abstract: A solid fabric softening composition is disclosed comprising a disintegrant system and from 5 to 65% by weight of a quaternary ammonium compound having a structure represented by formula (I): (R1)(R2)—N+—[(CH2)n—Z—R3][(CH2)m—Y—R4]A?, wherein each of R1 and R2 is independently a C1-C4 alkyl group or a C2 to C4 alkenyl group; each R3 and R4 is independently a C7 to C27 alkyl group or alkenyl group; each of Z and Y is independently —O—(O)C— or —C(O)—O—; m and n are each independently a number from 1 to 4; A? is an anionic counterion selected from methyl sulfate, ethyl sulfate, methanesulfonate, ethanesulfonate, sulfate, phosphate, nitrate, formate, carbonate, benzoate, tosylate, acetate, lactate, citrate, chloride, bromide, fluoride, iodide, and mixtures thereof, wherein the disintegrant system comprises a combination of salt and acid; and wherein the composition is in the form of a tablet.

Abstract: A hair care composition is disclosed comprising i) a piroctone compound: ii) a metal oxide or metal salt wherein said metal is selected from magnesium, calcium, barium and strontium; and iii) a cationic guar polymer; wherein the composition comprises at least 2% of said metal oxide or metal salt by weight of the composition.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition is disclosed comprising i) hinokitiol; ii) a metal oxide or metal salt wherein the metal is selected from manganese, stannum and barium; and iii) a cationic polymer selected from cationic galactomannans, dialkyldiallylammonium halide homopolymers and copolymers, cationic cellulose, (meth)acrylamidopropyl trialkylammonium halide homopolymers and copolymers, trialkylammonioethyl (meth)acrylate homopolymers and copolymers; wherein the weight ratio of the metal oxide or metal salt to hinokitiol is from 1:10 to 20:1.

Abstract: Disclosed is a personal care composition comprising carboxymethyl cysteine compound and Sandalwood extract.

Abstract: Disclosed is a skin care composition comprising porous silica, silicone elastomer, and triglyceride for solving the pilling problem.