Abstract: The present application provides biodegradable microcapsules, based on specific poly ß-amino ester shells that can encapsulate and retain cargoes such as, lipophilic, or hydrophobic core materials comprising fragrances, butters, essential or other oils; or oil solubilized ingredients, process of making said biodegradable microcapsules and their applications in various industries. Present application further provides biodegradable shell materials that show evidence of biodegradation or non-persistence in aquatic based and/or soil or compost based environments, and which are stable on storage before use.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an aqueous hair spray composition, the composition comprising: (i) 0.1 to 7.5 wt. % of a polymer blend comprising at least one nature-derived polymer selected from ethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose and blends thereof; (ii) 0.1 to 99 wt. % of at least one solvent; and (iii) optionally 0.01 to 50 wt. % of at least one hair care additive. Further disclosed herein is an aerosol hair spray composition and a non-aerosol hair spray compositions comprising these polymer blends.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of personal care and more particularly to a method for preventing or treating inflammatory skin conditions including atopic dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis which comprises applying to the skin a composition comprising an active agent selected among sclareol, sclareol-like, sclareolide or sclareolide-like and a physiologically acceptable carrier. Another object of the present invention is a method for improving the aspect of inflammatory prone skin, which comprises applying to the skin a composition comprising an active agent selected among sclareol, sclareol-like, sclareolide or sclareolide-like and a physiologically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Provided herein is a multi-modal hair care composition comprising: 1 to 99 wt. % of a cationically modified guar blend comprising: (a) 1 to 99 wt. % of at least one cationically modified guar having weight average molecular weight in the range of from about 50 to about 500 KDa, and (b) 1 to 99 wt. % of at least one cationically modified guar having weight average molecular weight in the range of from about 500 to about 1500 KDa; and 1 to 99 wt. % of at least one cosmetic ingredient.

Abstract: The present application provides an antibacterial liquid composition comprising: (a) from about 0.01 to about 99.8 wt. % of raspberry ketone having a structure of (I); (b) from about 0.1 to about 95% wt. % of one or more diols having a carbon chain length of from 3 to 12 atoms; and (c) from about 0.1 to about 95% wt. % of one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of phenoxyethanol, phenoxypropanol, phenylpropanol, phenethyl alcohol, veratryl alcohol, benzyl alcohol, 2-methyl-1-phenyl-2-propanol and combinations thereof. Also disclosed is a process for preparing the compositions and a method of use thereof.

Abstract: This application provides cross-linked block copolymers comprising at least one block comprising repeating units derived from monomers comprising lactam and acryloyl moieties. The application further provides compositions comprising the block copolymers and applications thereof in various industrial areas including personal care. The application furthermore provides Pickering emulsion compositions comprising the block copolymers.

Abstract: The present invention provides oral care compositions comprising a reaction product of (a) a maleated natural oil, comprising a natural oil with maleated functionality; and (b) a base. The present invention also provides oral care compositions comprising: (A) a reaction product of (a) a maleated natural oil, comprising a natural oil with maleated functionality; and (b) a base; wherein the reaction product comprises a maleated functionality partially reacted with the base; (B) reacting the reaction product from (A) with a functionalized or unfunctionalized moiety selected from the group consisting of hydrophobic moieties, hydrophilic moieties, and combinations thereof. The oral care compositions can be used in a wide variety of applications.

Abstract: The present application relates to a sunscreen composition comprising (i) about 0.01 wt. % to about 20 wt. % of avobenzone, (ii) about 0.01 wt. % to about 20 wt. % of benzyl o-toluate; and (iii) about 0.01 wt. % to about 95 wt. % of at least one additive; and a method for solubilizing and photostabilizing avobenzone in a sunscreen composition using an effective amount of benzyl o-toluate.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising a reaction product of (a) a maleated natural oil, comprising a natural oil with maleated functionality; and (b) a functionalized or unfunctionalized moiety selected from the group costing of hydrophobic moieties, hydrophilic moieties, and combinations thereof; with the proviso that the hydrophilic moiety is not a glycerol moiety In another aspect of the invention, the invention provides compositions comprising a reaction product of (a) a maleated natural oil, comprising a natural oil with maleated functionality; (b) a functionalized or unfunctionalized hydrophobic moiety; and (c) a glycerol moiety. In yet another aspect, the present application provides compositions comprising a reaction product of (a) a maleated natural oil, comprising a natural oil with maleated functionality; (b) two functionalized or unfunctionalized hydrophilic moieties. The above compositions may further comprise a functional system active ingredient.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aqueous personal care composition, particularly in hair care composition comprising 0.1 to 10 wt. % of low substituted carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) alone or in combination with 0.01 to 10 wt. % of at least one natural or synthetic polymer, 0.01 to 60 wt. % of at least one additive; and water; wherein, the low substituted carboxymethyl cellulose has an average degree of carboxymethyl substitution (DS) per anhydroglucose unit is in the range of from about 0.5 to about <0.7.

Abstract: The present application relates to a suspending polymer composition comprising a blend of: (i) about 50 wt. % to about 75 wt. % of hydroxy propylmethylcellulose (HPMC), (ii) about 10 wt. % to about 25 wt. % of xanthan gum, and (iii) about 10 wt. % to about 25 wt. % of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC). The composition is particularly useful in personal care and home care compositions. The carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) has a degree of substitution (DS) value of less than 0.65.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aqueous personal care composition, particularly oil-in-water, water-in-oil skin care emulsion or a suspension composition comprising 0.1 to 10 wt. % of low substituted carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) alone or in combination with 0.01 to 10 wt. % of at least one nature derived or at least one fossil derived polymer, 0.01 to 60 wt. % of at least one personal care additive, and water; wherein, the low substituted carboxymethyl cellulose has an average degree of carboxymethyl substitution (DS) per anhydroglucose unit is in the range of from about 0.5 to about 0.7, and wherein, the low substituted carboxymethyl cellulose is readily biodegradable.

Abstract: The invention provides non-crosslinked and crosslinked block copolymers comprising at least one block A comprising repeating units derived from monomers comprising one or more C1-C3 alkyl (meth)acrylamides and/or (meth)acrylates and at least one block B comprising repeating units derived from monomers comprising one or more C4-C40 alkyl (meth)acrylamides. The invention further provides compositions comprising the block copolymers and applications thereof in various industrial areas including personal care. The invention furthermore provides compositions comprising colloidal particles of the block copolymers. The variables x, y, R1, and R2 are described herein.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for removal of a thio-based end group from a polymer comprising repeating units derived from at least one monomer comprising at least one acryloyl moiety and at least one functionalized or unfunctionalized lactam moiety by subjecting the polymer to radiation in a reaction medium devoid of any chemical reagent. Exemplary process involves removal of thio-based end groups from polymers prepared by reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer polymerization of at least one monomer comprising at least one acryloyl moiety and at least one functionalized or unfunctionalized lactam moiety by exposing the polymer to visible radiation in a reaction medium devoid of any chemical reagent.

Abstract: Methods and computing apparatus for implementing a radiation dosimetry process. An example process may include exposing a first radiation sensitive film to a series of known doses of radiation, measuring a first set of radiation data with a measurement device, and determining a calibration curve. The calibration curve may be determined by selecting Raman spectral ranges based on the first set of radiation data, determining a plurality of band area ratios, and generating the calibration curve based on plotting the band areas and ratios compared to known dose. The radiation dosimetry process then exposes a second radiation sensitive film to an unknown dose of radiation, measures a second set of radiation data for the second radiation sensitive film with the measurement device, and determines a dose exposure level for the second radiation sensitive film by comparing the second set of radiation data with the calibration curve.

Abstract: This present disclosure provides a multi-ply radiation dosage indicator, which includes a first ply having two visible readable indicia thereon. The dual radiation sensitive zones are capable of changing opacity in response to exposure radiation. Each radiation sensitive zone can respond to an irradiation dose in tandem or independent of one another. Once the radiation sensitive zone exceeds the design exposure threshold, the visibility of the indicia is altered thereby providing an indication of irradiation exposure. The radiation sensitive zone may either be transparent or opaque and can change its opacity in response to exposure to radiation exceeding a predetermined threshold so as to change the visibility of the indicia.

Abstract: The present application provides hydrogel microcapsules, particularly, canonized hydrogel microcapsules having improved substantivity. This application further relates to the use of hydrogel microcapsules for delivering encapsulated actives in a wide range of industries and applications including: agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics industry, personal care products, laundering detergents, homecare & cleaning products, dish washing detergents, oral care, dental care, textiles, paper, mining, oil industry, water treatment, adhesives, coatings, plastics, sealants, construction, paints, inks and dyes onto different substrate surfaces such as skin, hair, textiles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the cosmetic use of a composition including, as the active agent, 0.1 to 1 ?M of a synthetic peptide of sequence His-D-Trp-Ala-Trp-D-Phe-Lys-NH2 or one of the salts thereof in a physiologically suitable medium, in order to reduce or delay the appearance of cell senescence and signs of skin aging. The present invention also relates to a method for cosmetic treatment which relates to these novel uses, including comprising the steps of applying the composition, topically, at least once per day, for a period of at least two days.

Abstract: Provided herein is a dosimetry device for quantifying the dosage of radiation emitted from a radiation source, the device comprising: (i) a radiation dose indicator; (ii) an optical means to capture the color change; and (iii) a software means to compare the optical density of the dose indicator as compared to a predetermined calibration curve. Also provided herein is a method of quantifying the dosage of radiation emitted from the radiation source. Further provided herein is use of said dosimetry device in various medical, food and industrial applications.

Abstract: A flexible self-adhesive label comprising a radiation-sensitive indicator for a syringe, the syringe comprising a barrel part with a front part and a rear part, having a tip at the front part, a piston at the rear part, and an exterior surface with a marking thereon. The label is attached to at least one part of the syringe and does not overlap with the marking. Also disclosed is a labeling method, kit and dispenser featuring such labels.