Abstract: A rinse-off composition comprising in percent by weight 0.10–10.00 of a dispersion of bismuth oxychloride 3.50–90.00 of a surfactant, 0.001–0.050 of a dye, 3.00–15.00 of an emollient and 10.00–80.00 of water; said dispersion of bismuth oxychloride containing bismuth oxychloride platelet particles having a lateral width of 5–25 microns and a thickness of 20–200 nm, said platelet particles being substantially covered a liquid vehicle and said liquid vehicle being present in an amount sufficient to maintain a stable dispersion and to provide for facile resuspension.

Abstract: In an extraction process comprising extracting a raw extract from Emblica officinalis the improvement comprising conducting the extraction under conditions of time, temperature and atmosphere, to inhibit the formation of black specks and/or oligomeric and/or polymeric tannins and/or oxidation products thereof.

Abstract: A moving bed filtration process for the production of sphere based crystals is disclosed. Sphere based crystals having an opal-like structure or an inverse opal-like structure can be produced in accordance with the invention.

Abstract: A rinse-off composition comprising in percent by weight 0.10-10.00 of a dispersion of bismuth oxychloride 3.50-90.00 of a surfactant, 0.001-0.050 of a dye, 3.00-15.00 of an emollient and 10.00-80.00 of water; said dispersion of bismuth oxychloride containing bismuth oxychloride platelet particles having a lateral width of 5-25 microns and a thickness of 20-200 nm, said platelet particles being substantially covered a liquid vehicle and said liquid vehicle being present in an amount sufficient to maintain a stable dispersion and to provide for facile resuspension.

Abstract: A method for regulating the appearance of skin comprising topically apply to said skin a composition comprising a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and about 0.1% to about 40% of an extract comprising low molecular weight hydrolysable tannins.

Abstract: A compound of formula I wherein A is a moiety which provides UV absorbing activity to the compound of formula I that comprises 1 divalent group or 2 monovalent groups, with at least one group having carbonyl (C═O) functionality. R6 is linear or branched C1-C8 alkyl and R5 is a linear or branched C1-C8 alkyl or hydrogen. Sunscreen formulations which contain these compounds and methods for using these compounds to prepare formulations are also provided.

Abstract: In an extraction process comprising extracting a raw extract from Emblica officinalis the improvement comprising conducting the extraction under conditions of time, temperature and atmosphere, to inhibit the formation of black specks and/or oligomeric and/or polymeric tannins and/or oxidation products thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to particles with opalescent effect—especially 3-D structural color pigments-based on solid colloidal crystals of monodispersed spheres and the manufacturing processes suitable for large-scale production of such solid colloidal crystal products. The particles with opalescent effect contain a sphere based crystal structure (or super-lattice) built up by monodisperse spheres and one or more secondary types of much smaller colloidal particles occupying partially or completely the empty spaces between the monodisperse spheres.

Abstract: A light colored standardized extract of Emblica officinalis consisting essentially of over 40% by weight of Emblicanin A. Emblicanin B, Pedunculagin and Punigluconin, and not more than about 1% by weight of flavonoids, and methods of producing same. Also disclosed are cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions comprising the standardized extract and methods of using same to lighten or whiten skin.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I Each R is independently linear or branched C1 to C8 alkyl, or linear or branched C1 to C8 alkoxy or one R is H and the other R is linear or branched C1 to C8 alkyl, or linear or branched C1 to C8 alkoxy; R1 is selected from the group consisting of COCH3, CO2R3, CONH2, CONH(R4)2, CN, COX(CH2)n-N—(R2)(R4)(R3), and the quaternized salt form of the formula COX(CH2)n-N—(R2)(R4)(R3)+Y−; X is O or NH; n is an integer of 1 to 5; Y is an anion; and R2, R3 and R4 are independently linear or branched C1 to C20. Hair care formulations and other compounds containing compounds of Formula I, and methods for protecting hair and substrates such as polymers, textiles, fabrics, leathers and paints using the compounds herein.

Abstract: A light colored standardized extract of Emblica officinalis consisting essentially of over 40% by weight of Emblicanin A. Emblicanin B, Pedunculagin and Punigluconin, and not more than about 1% by weight of flavonoids, and methods of producing same. Also disclosed are cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions comprising the standardized extract and methods of using same to lighten or whiten skin.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I 1

Abstract: A light colored standardized extract of Emblica officinalis consisting essentially of over 40% by weight of Emblicanin A. Emblicanin B, Pedunculagin and Punigluconin, and not more than about 1% by weight of flavonoids, and methods of producing same. Also disclosed are cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions comprising the standardized extract and methods of using same to lighten or whiten skin.

Abstract: A compound of formula I 1

Abstract: A compound of formula I wherein A is a moiety which provides UV absorbing activity to the compound of formula I that comprises 1 divalent group or 2 monovalent groups, with at least one group having carbonyl (C═O) functionality, and each R is independently linear or branched C1-C8 alkyl. Sunscreen formulations which contain these compounds and methods using these compounds to prepare formulations are also provided.

Abstract: A compound of formula I 1

Abstract: A package for at least one bottle comprises a carton, a honeycomb core within the carton for surrounding the bottle, as well as bottom and top honeycomb pads abutting the honeycomb core. The honeycomb core is severed from its outer skin through the honeycomb material to its inner skin so that it may be folded to form an enclosure about the bottle. The bottle has the same height as the honeycomb core and when covered at its ends by the honeycomb pads positioned beneath and on top of the honeycomb core provides an assembly which completely fills the carton. In one embodiment of the invention, four bottles are contained within a square carton and are held in place by two G-shaped honeycomb core portions which cooperate to form four compartments for holding the bottles. In another embodiment, six bottles are packaged in a rectangular carton with the honeycomb core substantially formed by a continuous honeycomb panel severed to allow folding into six compartments.

Abstract: The invention relates to particles with opalescent effect—especially 3-D structural color pigments-based on solid colloidal crystals of monodispersed spheres and the manufacturing processes suitable for large-scale production of such solid colloidal crystal products. The particles with opalescent effect contain a sphere based crystal structure (or super-lattice) built up by monodisperse spheres and one or more secondary types of much smaller colloidal particles occupying partially or completely the empty spaces between the monodisperse spheres.

Abstract: A package for at least one bottle comprises a carton, a honeycomb core within the carton for surrounding the bottle, as well as bottom and top honeycomb pads abutting the honeycomb core. The honeycomb core is severed from its outer skin through the honeycomb material to its inner skin so that it may be folded to form an enclosure about the bottle. The bottle has the same height as the honeycomb core and when covered at its ends by the honeycomb pads positioned beneath and on top of the honeycomb core provides an assembly which completely fills the carton. In one embodiment of the invention, four bottles are contained within a square carton and are held in place by two G-shaped honeycomb core portions which cooperate to form four compartments for holding the bottles. In another embodiment, six bottles are packaged in a rectangular carton with the honeycomb core substantially formed by a continuous honeycomb panel severed to allow folding into six compartments.

Abstract: A moving bed filtration process for the production of sphere based crystals is disclosed. Sphere based crystals having an opal-like structure or an inverse opal-like structure can be produced in accordance with the invention.