Abstract: A method for color-revitalizing a color tone of hair that involves applying a color-revitalizing composition to hair previously dyed with an oxidative hair dye composition. The color-revitalizing composition, which has a color determined by the color of the oxidative hair dye composition and contains at least one direct dye, revitalizes the color tone originally obtained by after dyeing with the oxidative hair dye composition.

Abstract: Personal care products in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion are disclosed. The emulsion utilizes a phosphate ester emulsifier which is optionally combined with a polyoxyalkylene modified siloxane co-emulsifier to form an aesthetically pleasing, storage stable, topically effective personal care composition. The compositions may be formulated to include a wide variety of topically active materials in either the water or oil phase or both, such as deodorant actives, antiperspirant actives, moisturizers, anti-wrinkle actives, sunscreens, hair conditioners, and anti-inflammatory agents.

Abstract: Antiperspirant compositions for topical application are disclosed. These compositions show improved antiperspirant efficacy, while providing minimized skin residue as well as good skin feel when applied. These antiperspirant compositions comprise an effective amount of an antiperspirant active, from about 10% to about 60% of a topical carrier, and from about 0.5% to about 10% of a non-toxic, water-insoluble, occlusive film-forming polyester polymer.

Abstract: An antiperspirant/deodorant composition which includes a homogeneous wax-liquid matrix, minimizes syneresis or “creep,” provides smooth skin emolliency and skin conditioning, minimizes white residue left on the skin, and promotes easier shaving with less irritation, is disclosed. The compositions include an antiperspirant or deodorant active selected from antiperspirant actives, deodorant actives, perfumes, and combinations thereof, a volatile fluid (such as dodecene or cyclomethicone), a wax structurant (such as behenyl alcohol), a C6-C45 alkyl-substituted polydimethylsiloxane, and a botanical extract (preferably a water-based botanical extract, such as ginger root extract). Preferred compositions are in the form of a semi-solid composition or a solid stick composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hair styling composition which includes a vinyl copolymer and a nonaqueous solvent. Another disclosed hair styling composition contains a vinyl copolymer, a nonaqueous solvent, a urethane copolymer, a polyester and optionally a second nonaqueous solvent. Film formers and other additives may be included in the composition. The compositions are applied to the hair. Heat may be used in connection with the application. A method of making the compositions by adding copolymers one at a time and stirring until clear mixtures are obtained after each addition is disclosed.

Abstract: An antiperspirant/deodorant composition which includes a homogeneous wax-liquid matrix, minimizes syneresis or “creep,” provides smooth skin emolliency and skin conditioning, minimizes white residue left on the skin, and promotes easier shaving with less irritation, is disclosed. The compositions include an antiperspirant or deodorant active selected from antiperspirant actives, deodorant actives, perfumes, and combinations thereof, a volatile fluid (such as dodecene or cyclomethicone), a wax structurant (such as behenyl alcohol), a C6-C45 alkyl-substituted polydimethylsiloxane, and a botanical extract (preferably a water-based botanical extract, such as ginger root extract). Preferred compositions are in the form of a semi-solid composition or a solid stick composition.

Abstract: Antiperspirant compositions for topical application are disclosed. These compositions show improved antiperspirant efficacy, while providing minimized skin residue as well as good skin feel when applied. These antiperspirant compositions comprise an effective amount of an antiperspirant active, from about 10% to about 60% of a topical carrier, and from about 0.5% to about 10% of a non-toxic, water-insoluble, occlusive film-forming polyester polymer.

Abstract: A new composition has been created which provide convenient solution for dry skin care needs. The composition is anhydrous and takes the form of a solid stick. The components of this product are: 5-50% of a wax; 10-80% of a hydrophobic liquid ingredient; 1-20% of a spreading agent; and optionally, 0-50% of a hydrophilic moisturizer.

Abstract: Semi-solid antiperspirant compositions are disclosed. These compositions do not leave a significant white residue on the skin of the user and exhibit good skin feel when applied. In addition, the compositions allow for the incorporation of free water into the formulation without deactivating the antiperspirant active. This is particularly useful in the incorporation of solutions of natural botanical components into the antiperspirant composition. The semi-solid antiperspirant compositions of the present invention comprise from about 5% to about 35% of a particulate antiperspirant active; from about 10% to about 60% of a volatile solvent; from about 2% to about 15% of a thickening agent; from about 1% to about 10% of an ester wax; and from about 0.5% to about 10% water.

Abstract: Liquid antiperspirant compositions, such as those used in roll-on formulations, are disclosed. These compositions do not leave a significant white residue on the skin of the user and exhibit good skin feel when applied. The antiperspirant liquid compositions of the present invention comprise from about 10% to about 70% of an antiperspirant active; from about 20% to about 80% of a volatile solvent; from about 0.5% to about 2% of a high molecular weight silicone material (such as a silicone gum, dimethicone copolyol, or a crosslinked silicone polymer); from about 0.5% to about 5% of a polyethylene wax, and from about 1% to about 8% of hydrophobic organic esters (such as cetearyl ethylhexanoate).

Abstract: Antiperspirant solid stick compositions are disclosed. These compositions do not leave a significant white residue on the skin of the user and exhibit good skin feel when applied. In addition, the compositions allow for the incorporation of free water into the formulation without deactivating the antiperspirant active. The antiperspirant solid stick compositions of the present invention comprise from about 5% to about 35% of a particulate antiperspirant active; from about 10% to about 60% of a volatile solvent; from about 5% to about 30% of a structurant in the form of a wax; from about 0.5% to about 7% of a bentonite and/or hectorite clay; from about 0.2% to about 1.5% of an activator for the clay; and from about 0.5% to about 8% water.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cosmetic composition comprising a self-heating component, self-indicating disintegrating granules comprised of water-insoluble polymer and a colorant, which gives users indications of the length of time the composition has been applied and the degree of mixing when in use.

Abstract: A non-soap cleansing bar of superior lathering, feel and aesthetic characteristics is prepared with a quaternary ammonium surfactant, an anionic surfactant, a waxy binder, a filler and water. The balance of components is maintained so that the mixture can be formed on conventional plodding equipment. Optional elements, such as fragrances, preservatives, colorants, emollients and the like can be added.

Abstract: A non-soap cleansing bar of superior lathering, feel and aesthetic characteristics is prepared with a quaternary ammonium surfactant, an anionic surfactant, a waxy binder, a filler and water. The balance of components is maintained so that the mixture can be formed on conventional plodding equipment. Optional elements, such as fragrances, preservatives, colorants, emollients and the like can be added.

Abstract: A personal hand or body washing formulation includes a cationic polymer and an anionic emollient which apparently combine to give a sparingly soluble complex, which is deposited on the skin and is difficult to remove. The deposition results in improved skin feel, including skin softness, skin moisture, skin hydration and skin smoothness. Skin appearance is approved as well. Exemplary cationic polymers include polyquaternium 6, while a preferred anionic emollient is sulfated castor oil. The complex also finds use as the conditioning agent of a cleansing and conditioning shampoo.

Abstract: An oil-in-water emulsion for treating the skin comprising from about 2 to about 10 weight percent of a cationic emulsifier such as dimethyl distearyl ammonium halide, a substantially nonionizable humectant such as glycerine and a weakly acidic material having a disassociation constant of about I to 6. The amount of weakly acidic material is such that the pH of the finished emulsion is about 2.5 to 4.5. also disclosed is a method of preparing the emulsion.

Abstract: Amine functionality-containing materials such as cationic cellulose-based compositions are coated to suppress their tendency to generate "amine odors" in an alkaline pH environment. Further provided are effervescent compositions, liquid or solid soap formulations, fabric softeners, shampoos and the like comprising such materials coated with a suitable coating composition.

Abstract: A surfactant free skin conditioning composition comprising a primary emollient of a gelled mineral oil, and emulsion stabilizer including at least one of a high molecular weight homopolymer of polyacrylic acid or a copolymer having a major proportion of a monoolefinically unsaturated carboxylic monomer or its anhydride, of 3 to 6 carbon atoms, and a minor proportion of a long chain acrylate or methacrylate ester monomer, gives superior deposition of skin conditioning emollients when applied to human skin, and rinsed off.

Abstract: The present invention is a topical film-forming composition comprising; (a) a non-toxic volatile solvent, (b) a cellulosic material having at least one hydroxyl group on a side chain of a cellulose backbone, (c) an esterification agent capable of reacting with said hydroxyl group on the side chain of said cellulosic material to form an ester, and (d) a glycerol monolaurate crosslinking agent. Various medicinal, antibiotic, anitfungal, anesthetic, analgesic and virucidal agents may be included within the composition.

Abstract: A rinse-off skin conditioning composition employs a hydrocarbon oil, a di-block or tri-block copolymer as a viscosity improver, optionally a fatty acid ester as an emollient, and a surfactant soluble in the mixture of the hydrocarbon oil, a copolymer and fatty acid ester, and capable of dispersing said composition in water. The composition may be applied when showering and then rinsed away, leaving a residue of approximately 3-25 percent by weight of the total applied after rinsing. The residue has a skin-conditioning effect.