Abstract: A composition which comprises a prebiotic or a mixture thereof that, upon application to an individual's skin, has a beneficial effect on the skin and that is incorporated in the composition in the form of a multiplicity of tiny beads which comprise, in addition to the prebiotic, a matrix-forming agent, for example, mannitol and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, and a filler, for example, microcrystalline cellulose, and a personal care composition which includes the beads.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a composition comprising amine-containing phosphate glycerides including: phosphorylating a solution which comprises mixed glycerides that contain fatty acid portions and an amine under conditions which are substantially water-free and under which said phosphorous pentoxide reacts with reactive constituents in said solution to form said amine-containing phosphate glycerides and a lubricating composition comprising a lubricant, the aforesaid composition in an amount which improves the properties of the lubricating composition, and optionally one or more other constituents which improve the properties of the lubricating composition.