Abstract: The present invention provides a solid cosmetic composition comprising (i) corn starch in an amount of from about 20% to about 40%; (ii) bulking agent in an amount of from about 20% to about 50%; (iii) surfactant in an amount of from about 5% to about 30%; and (iv) glycerine in an amount of from about 15% to about 30%, present in an amount by weight of the total composition.

Abstract: There is provided a liquid detergent composition comprising an internal olefin sulfonate salt at a high concentration and being excellent in stability at low temperatures without lowering the detergency. The liquid detergent composition comprises the following components (A) to (D), wherein a mass ratio of the component (A) to a total amount of the component (B) and the component (C), (A/(B+C)), is 0.6 or more and 5 or less; and a mass ratio of the component (B) to the component (C), (B/C), is 0.05 or more and 1.8 or less. (A): 10 to 40% by mass of an internal olefin sulfonate salt having 16 to 18 carbon atoms in which a content of an internal olefin sulfonate salt having a sulfonic group at the C-2 position is 5% by mass to 25% by mass; (B): 0.

Abstract: In one aspect, compositions are described herein. In some embodiments, a composition comprises a latent heat storage material having a solid-to-gel transition between about ?50° C. and about 100° C. at 1 atm. In some embodiments, a composition comprises a foam and a latent heat storage material dispersed in the foam, the latent heat storage material having a solid-to-gel transition between about ?50° C. and about 100° C. at 1 atm.

Abstract: A hair care product containing one or more hair care active agents is provided.

Abstract: This relates to cleaning compositions containing one or more branched and unethoxylated C6-C14 alkyl sulphate anionic surfactants in combination with one or more short-chain nonionic surfactants, which are linear or branched C4-C11 alkyl or aryl alkoxylated alcohols. Such cleaning compositions exhibit surprising and unexpected improvement in the sudsing profiles and are particularly suitable for use in hand-washing fabrics.

Abstract: A detergent composition and processes for making and using same. A detergent composition that includes cellulose fibers to improve the deposition and/or retention of encapsulated benefit agent onto fabrics.

Abstract: A solid surfactant cosmetic composition includes (i) insoluble vegetable fibre, insoluble fruit fibre or mixture thereof; (ii) surfactant; and (iii) hydrocolloid. The solid surfactant cosmetic composition is prepared by dehydrating a liquid composition. The liquid composition includes (i) a vegetable pulp containing insoluble vegetable fibre, a fruit pulp containing insoluble fruit fibre or a mixture thereof, wherein the vegetable pulp, fruit pulp or mixture thereof is in an amount of 55 to 99 wt. %; (ii) surfactant in an amount of 0.9 to 40 wt. %; and (iii) hydrocolloid in an amount of 0.1 to 15 wt. %, the amounts being based on the total combined amount of pulp, surfactant and hydrocolloid.

Abstract: Provided are cleaning compositions that may include (a) a glycine betaine amide, (b) an acidifying agent, (c) polysaccharide thickener, and (d) water. Commonly, the glycine betaine amide may include one or more compounds of formula (I): Me3N+—CH2—C(O)—NH—R X? (I) wherein R is an aliphatic group having 8 to 22 carbon atoms and X? represents an inorganic or organic anion. Commonly, the composition has a pH of no more than about 4, a viscosity of no more than about 1,500 cP at a shear rate of 10 at 25° C., and/or a viscosity of at least about 250 cP at a shear rate of 50 at 25° C. (where the viscosities are determined with a Brookfield Cone/Plate viscometer). The cleaning composition may exhibit a unique sheer thinning profile, such that the composition thins less after being sprayed onto a surface and thereby provides a longer contact time than conventional products.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide: a chemical heat storage material which may be molded into an article having high strength and high heat conductivity; and a composition for forming a chemical heat storage material, whereby it becomes possible to mold the chemical heat storage material in a desired shape. A chemical heat storage material comprising a Group-2 element compound, a boron compound and a silicone polymer; and a composition for forming a chemical heat storage material, said composition comprising a Group-2 element compound, a boron-containing compound, at least one component selected from the group consisting of an alkoxysilane, a hydrolysate of the alkoxysilane and a condensation product of the alkoxysilane, and a resin.

Abstract: Described herein, are personal care compositions comprising a cleanser base comprising at least one cleanser selected from a soap and a surfactant; and an effective amount of an antibacterial system comprising a combination of phenoxyethanol and piroctone, or a salt thereof. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved detergent composition for use in the protection of non-metallic inorganic materials such as glassware in automatic ware washing machines.

Abstract: A skin cleansing composition has from about 0.05% to about 15%, by weight of the composition, of a plurality of color stable abrasive particles comprising a non-oxide colorant; and an antioxidant selected from the group consisting of tocopherol acetate (Vitamin E Acetate), butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfate, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and combinations thereof. The abrasive particles are sustainable. The skin cleansing composition has a pH of <6 or from about 4 to about 6.

Abstract: A stable liquid detergent composition containing a self-structuring surfactant system, where without using external structurants, the liquid detergent composition exhibits good shear thinning properties while maintaining stability under high shear. A liquid detergent composition comprising a linear alkyl benzene sulfonate, a zwitterionic and/or amphoteric surfactant and optionally polyethylene glycol.

Abstract: Cosmetic peeling cream, comprising a) an oil-in-water emulsion, containing (i) at least one fatty substance, (ii) at least one C12-C24 fatty alcohol, (iii) at least one co-emulsifier, and (iv) at least one thickening agent; b) a peeling agent, wherein the constituents a) and b) are present in a total ratio of a) to b) of from about 9:1 to about 1:1. Also provided are the use of the peeling cream, the method and application of said cream, as well as the method for the production thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions, methods of manufacture, and methods for reducing metal corrosion during alkaline cleaning. In particular, the method employs a hydroxyphosphono carboxylic acid in alkaline cleaning of hard surfaces.

Abstract: A cleansing composition, a method of making the cleansing composition and a method of using a cleansing composition, the composition including a first liquid surfactant component; a first solid component, including a plurality of cellulose particles; and a first gaseous component.

Abstract: An organic liquid soap composition; and a foam producing soap product comprising: a) a foamable organic liquid soap composition comprising the anti-microbial active ingredients of: organic shea butter; organic spearmint oil; USDA approved lime oil; organic thyme oil; and organic rosemary extract; and, b) a foam soap dispenser for dispensing the organic liquid soap composition as a premeasured amount of foaming soap, wherein the foam dispenser comprises: a recyclable plastic; a bottom front tab comprising a green color and a label indicating the composition is an organic soap. The organic soap composition may further comprise: glycerin; saponified organic coconut oil; organic olive oil; organic sunflower oil; organic jojoba oil; and organic aloe vera. And the organic soap composition has a shelf-life of about three years, and able to eradicate about 74.6% through 77.6% of the bacterial strain Staphylococcus aureus after at least one minute of direct contact with the composition.

Abstract: There are herein described phase change materials containing sodium acetate trihydrate having improved homogeneity, a process for the preparation of said materials, and their utility in phase change systems. More particularly, the present invention relates to the use of phase change compositions comprising sodium acetate trihydrate, at least one alkali soluble polymer for inhibition of sodium acetate anhydrous crystal formation in sodium acetatetrihydrate containing phase change materials, and at least one sodium acetate trihydrate nucleation promoter, and, if a lower phase change temperature is required, at least one melting point depressing agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cleansing composition comprising 10 to 30 wt % soap, 20 to 45 wt % water soluble organic solvent, 20 to 40 wt % water, 3 to 20 wt % electrolyte other than soap and a benefit agent.

Abstract: A cleansing composition is provided for removing waxy makeup, and for cleansing the skin with excellent rinse speed and after-feel. The inventive composition is also transparent and stable to phase separation and includes specific amounts of high average HLB nonionic surfactants, specific alkyl mono esters, hydrocarbon oils and polyol(s) and in a preferred embodiment contains very low levels of or no silicone oils.