Abstract: The invention provides a process for making cleansing compositions having desirable moisturization properties by preparing structured liquid base, separately mixing oil and optional polymer to form mixture, mixing or injecting this mixture into the structured base and passing resulting composition through screen with openings larger than 30 micrometer.

Abstract: The invention provides personal wash liquids comprising stable particle-in-oil dispersion designed to better deliver functional ingredients from such liquids. Specifically, the invention defines compositions for delivering solid particles and/or capsules.

Abstract: A mousse forming hair treatment composition, which is a cleansing and conditioning composition and is totally free of anionic surfactants, wherein said composition consists essentially of: (a) a foamable concentrate consisting essentially of n-methyl glucamide with a chain length of C12-C14 as the nonionic surfactant; (b) an aqueous carrier; (c)an aerosol propellant; (d) a thinner selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol and polypropylene glycol; and (e) an anionic styling polymer.

Abstract: Cosmetic methods and compositions for conditioning human skin by topical application to the skin of cosmetic compositions containing red yeast rice extract. Cosmetic compositions containing red yeast rice extract in combination with ascorbyl palmitate, or sodium ascorbyl phosphate, or retinol, or retinyl ester are also disclosed.

Abstract: A closure for attachment to a carton. The closure comprises a base and a cover. The base includes a debossment or trough which facilitates adhesion of the closure to the carton, e.g. with hot melt. The surface of the carton to which the closure is being attached may have a debossment instead of or in addition to that of the closure.

Abstract: An aqueous non-aerosol hair styling composition having 55% or less VOC content, said composition comprising (i) a water soluble or dispersable fixative polymer of about 10 to about 1000 Kilo Daltons and in an amount ranging from 1% to 40% by weight of the composition; (ii) a neutralizing agent in an amount ranging from 0.1 to 10% by weight and selected from the group consisting of 2-amino, 2-methyl, 1-propanol, dimethyl stearamine, sodium hydroxide, and potassium hydroxide; (iii) a surfactant in an amount ranging from 0.01% to 5% by weight and selected from the group consisting of sodium dioctyl sulfo succinate, sodium dodecyl sulfate, cocoamidopropyl betaine, and sodium laureth sulfate; (iv) a salt ranging from 0.01% to 10% by weight and selected from the group consisting of sodium benzoate, and magnesium acetate; (v) an alcohol ranging from 10% to 90% by weight; and (vi) water ranging from 10% to 90% by weight.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hardstock fat which is suitable for stabilizing a dispersion of a non-fat phase in a triglyceride oil, including liquid margarines, which hardstock fat consists of a mixture of triglycerides, characterized in that, at least two triglycerides having a melting point >55° C. each have a concentration of at least 5 wt. %, the amount of triglycerides having fatty acid residues with a difference in chain length of the longest and the shortest residue of at least four carbon atoms is at least 15 wt. % and the amount of triglycerides with a melting point of 25-55° C. is ≦25 wt. %.

Abstract: A built laundry detergent composition containing cationic detergent surfactant also contains from 0.05 to 5 wt % of iminodisuccinate (IDS) or hydroxyiminodisuccinate (HIDS). The composition provides improved moil and stain removal in conjunction with reduced dye fading of coloured fabrics.

Abstract: A process for the production of detergent particles comprises feeding an acid precursor of an anionic surfactant, a neutralizing agent and aluminosilicate detergency builder into a horizontal thin-film evaporator/drier. The evaporator/drier comprises a mixing region, a drying region and a cooling region. Neutralization of the acid precursor is effected, together with granulation, drying and cooling, to form the detergent particles. At least some of the aluminosilicate builder is fed into the thin-film evaporator/drier between the drying region and the cooling region and/or into the cooling region. When all of he aluminosilicate builder is fed into the cooling region, the aluminosilicate is in an amount of more than 20% by weight of the particles exiting the cooling region.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition is provided which includes at least about 2% solid asymmetric particles, a retinoid solubilized in a fluid oil and wherein the fluid oil to solid particles are present in a weight ratio such that the composition exhibits a normal force value of less than −100 milli-Newton containing a retinoid. The composition diminishes the appearance and feel of oily skin and is capable of delivering benefits associated with retinoids.

Abstract: A particulate zero-phosphate laundry detergent powder, preferably of bulk density 600-900 g/l, contains zeolite MAP and zeolite A in a weight ratio of at least 1:1. The powder may contain at least two different granular components containing organic surfactant and zeolite builder. A first granular component, which is preferably non-spray-dried and has a bulk density of 550-900 g/l, contains zeolite MAP, while a second granular component, which is preferably spray-dried and has a bulk density of 200-450 g/l, contains zeolite A.

Abstract: A toothbrush incorporates an indicator comprising a pressure indicating material which provides an optical signal without the provision of a power supply and wherein the signal is provided when the correct brushing pressure is being applied. Preferably, the pressure sensitive material is a piezochromic material, such as a liquid crystal cholesterol ester.

Abstract: A firm solid antiperspirant composition having a continuous phase comprising water-immiscible liquid containing i) one or more gelating structurant materials which form a network of fibres within the liquid, and ii) a polymeric thickener which has an organic polymer backbone containing at least five monomer repeat units, which polymer has the ability to increase the viscosity of the water-immiscible liquid in the absence of the gelating structurant materials; and iii) an antiperspirant active dispersed in the continuous phase, said composition being free from or containing less than 3% by weight of a fatty alcohol that is solid at 20° C.

Abstract: A disposable substantially dry cleansing article is disclosed having a lathering surfactant and a C5-C12 alkyl diol impregnated into a flexible substrate such as a non-woven cloth. The alkyl diol primarily is a process aid which may concurrently improve aesthetics and increase latherability. Hexylene glycol is the preferred diol. Best performance is achieved with an alkyl diol to total lathering surfactant weight ratio from about 1:1 to about 1:8.

Abstract: A system and a method are described for cooling a mold, particularly for expanded polystyrene, by means of jets of water in a depressurized environment. Pumps are used to depressurize the environment and to remove therefrom the steam generated by the jets of water. The pumps are arranged to perform the depressurization by suction directly from a steam-condenser connected to the environment of the mold and having means for cyclically discharging the water condensed in the condensation device.

Abstract: Cosmetic skin care compositions containing pulegone. The inventive compositions improve transglutaminase-1 expression and ceramide expression, and enhance the cell uptake of glucose.

Abstract: A fluid flow control valve comprises a housing defining a fluid flow passage extending longitudinally therethrough, the housing having opposite ends each defining an opening for flow into and out of the fluid flow passage, and an orifice and diaphragm disposed in the housing. The orifice has a seat at one end thereof facing the diaphragm. The diaphragm has one end face that opposes the seat of the orifice, the seat being configured such that one or more flow control passages are defined between the seat and the one end face of the diaphragm through which the fluid flows. The seat is contoured to include at least two different shapes of channels each promoting localized bending of the diaphragm at a different pressure differential, thereby permitting an expansion of the working pressure range to very low pressure differentials.

Abstract: The invention provides liquid bleaching compositions comprising multiple partial compositions held separately from each other in a multiple compartment container. One partial composition comprises a peroxygen bleach compound, preferably hydrogen peroxide. One partial composition (which may be the same as the one containing the peroxygen compound) comprises an imine or oxaziridine bleach activator compound. One partial composition, which is different from the one containing the bleach activator, comprises an alkaline compound in amount sufficient to raise the pH of the total composition to a value at which the bleach system is effective. The bleach activator compound is preferably a sulfonimine or a quaternary imine salt. The number of partial compositions and of the compartments in the container is preferably 2.

Abstract: A substantially flexible, dry matrix, which contains not more than about 3% moisture at room temperature, is impregnated with a water free treatment mixture containing a lipid and a surfactant. In a preferred embodiment, the mixture includes a glycol, a surfactant and a lipid emollient, lubricant, medicament or skin protectant. Methods of manufacturing and using the impregnated matrices are also taught.