Abstract: Compositions including an oil phase substantially homogeneously distributed in a continuous water phase, the oil phase including a sunscreen agent that includes a UV-absorbing polyester in an amount effective to provide the composition with an SPF of about 10 or greater and which is the polymerization reaction product of monomers including a UV-absorbing triazole, a diester, a diol and a tetrol polyol; an alkylated polyvinylpyrrolidone; and an emulsifier selected from anionic emulsifier and/or a non-ionic emulsifier, where the composition is substantially free of a non-polymeric UV-absorbing sunscreen agent and has an SPF of less than 2 in the absence of the UV-absorbing polyester.

Abstract: Compositions including an oil phase emulsified in a continuous water phase, the oil phase including a sunscreen agent that includes a UV-absorbing polyester in an amount effective to provide the composition with an SPF of about 10 or greater and which is the polymerization reaction product of monomers including a UV-absorbing triazole, a diester, a diol and a tetrol polyol; an anionic oil-in-water emulsifier, and a nonionic oil-in-water emulsifier having an alcohol functional group, where the weight ratio of the anionic emulsifier to the nonionic emulsifier is about 2 or less and where the composition is substantially free of a non-polymeric UV-absorbing sunscreen agent and will have an SPF of less than 2 in the absence of the UV-absorbing polyester.

Abstract: Compositions including a discontinuous oil phase substantially homogeneously dispersed in a continuous water phase, the oil phase including a sunscreen agent that includes a UV-absorbing polyester in an amount effective to provide the composition with an SPF of about 10 or greater and which is the polymerization reaction product of monomers including a UV-absorbing triazole, a diester, a diol and a tetrol polyol; and an oil-in water emulsifier component including an anionic oil-in-water emulsifier in an amount such that the composition includes about 0.3 percent or more by weight to about 3 percent by weight of the anionic oil-in-water emulsifier, where the composition is substantially free of a non-polymeric UV-absorbing sunscreen agent and has an SPF of less than 2 in the absence of the UV-absorbing polyester.

Abstract: A polymer composition comprising a linear ultraviolet radiation absorbing polyether that comprises a chemically bound UV-chromophore.

Abstract: Compositions including a discontinuous oil phase homogeneously dispersed in a continuous water phase, the oil phase containing a sunscreen agent that includes a polymer composition containing a linear, ultraviolet radiation absorbing polyether, the linear, ultraviolet radiation absorbing polyether including a chemically bound UV-chromophore; and an oil-in water emulsifier component including an anionic oil-in-water emulsifier in an amount such that the composition includes about 0.5 percent by weight to about 3 percent by weight of the anionic oil-in-water emulsifier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of determining skin health of an area of skin and overall health of an individual by exposing the area of skin to a first exposure radiation to induce the area of skin to emit a first fluorescent emission, measuring the intensity of the first fluorescent emission, exposing the area of skin to a second exposure radiation to induce the area of skin to emit a second fluorescent emission, measuring the intensity of the second fluorescent emission, calculating a ratio of these intensities, and comparing the ratio to a control ratio.

Abstract: A millable solid soap. The millable solid soap contains a solid phase soap base and hydrogel phase particles dispersed in said soap base. The hydrogel phase particles act as fillers to render a low total fatty matter solid soap.

Abstract: A dressing suitable for topical application to the body, including a carrier substrate having a first side and opposing second side; and a layer of a foamed adhesive composition applied to the second side of the carrier substrate, where the layer of foamed adhesive composition includes a substantially homogeneous distribution of closed cells having an inert gas contained therein.

Abstract: An article useful for mechanical skin resurfacing techniques is suitable for transferring mechanical energy from a handheld device to skin placed in contact with the article. The article may be characterized by its Durable Abrasiveness, Compressibility, Displacement, and/or surface roughness. The article may be formed of a fibrous structure having a first major surface having associated therewith an adhesive system and a second major surface, generally opposite the first major surface. The second major surface is arranged and configured to reversibly engage a fastener of a motion-generating unit. The invention also relates to a coupling device for coupling a motorized apparatus to a disposable skin-contactable element. The coupling device includes a water-resistant first attachment and a second attachment for releasably affixing said article to a surface of the motion generation unit.

Abstract: The invention features a galvanic particulate including a first conductive material and a second conductive material, wherein both the first conductive material and the second conductive material are exposed on the surface of the particulate, wherein the particle size of the particulate is from about 10 nanometers to about 100 micrometers, wherein the second conductive material comprises from about 0.01 percent to about 10 percent, by weight, of the total weight of the particulate, and wherein the difference of the standard potentials of the first conductive material and the second conductive material is at least about 0.2 V.

Abstract: We have disclosed dicephalic amphiphiles having peptide sequences as the head groups. We have also disclosed self-assembly hydrogels prepared from the dicephalic peptide amphiphiles. These hydrogels are useful for the encapsulation and delivery of bioactives to a patient.

Abstract: Provided are structured compositions comprising a quaternary ammonium salt, at least one branched fatty alcohol, and a vehicle.

Abstract: Provided are solid compositions comprising a glycol ether, a gelling agent, and water. Also provided are methods of making such compositions.

Abstract: Provided are structured compositions comprising an anionic surfactant, a betaine, and a branched fatty alcohol, the composition having a Yield Stress from about 1 Pascal (Pa) to about 1500 Pa, as well as methods of making and using such compositions.

Abstract: A skin care element holder for use with a handheld body having a receptacle includes a substantially circular plate having a diameter between about 20 and about 60 mm. The substantially circular plate has a first surface for coupling to the skin care element; a second surface; and an outer peripheral edge. The second surface of the substantially circular plate has at least one spacer leg; a plurality of engagement arms; and at least one key. Each of the at least one spacer leg, engagement arms and key extend from the second surface in a direction away from the first surface. The at least one spacer leg supports the plate in the receptacle. At least one of said engagement arms includes a snap-fit projection for engagement with a recess in the receptacle. The key is arranged and configured to fit into a notch in the receptacle.

Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising an extract of Lilium siberia and a carrier. Also provided are methods of lightening the skin comprising the step of applying to skin in need of skin lightening treatment an extract of Lilium siberia.

Abstract: Novel lip compositions are disclosed. The lip compositions comprise galvanic particulates and provide the following benefits: enhanced lip color, reduced fine lines and wrinkles, increased fullness, improved moisturization, smoothness, texture, and improved definition and lip contour.

Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising certain extracts of Lilium Candidum and a carrier. Also provided are methods of lightening the skin comprising the step of applying to skin in need of skin lightening treatment one or more certain extracts of Lilium Candidum.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hexylresorcinol/water concentrates that are high in clarity, easily handled, and readily blended with other ingredients to form skin care compositions.