Abstract: An acoustic emission system for objectively measuring tactile skin attributes and methods of using same. The system includes: (A) Means for generating an acoustic emission signal from skin; (B) Means for collecting, storing and displaying said emission signal; (C) means for correlating said emission signal with an attribute of said skin; wherein said system is used as a clinical tool to evaluate efficacy of cosmetic skin care and/or cleansing products. A cosmetic product selection system is also provided which includes a cosmetic composition for reducing the appearance of undesirable skin attributes and an acoustic emission system associated with the composition. A method for assessing tactile skin attributes using an acoustic emission system, as well as of evaluating progress of the combat against the signs of undesirable skin attributes occurring over a period of time within which the composition is applied to an area of skin being monitored is provided.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition containing a retinoid and having an improved stability and mildness. Especially preferred compositions also include retinoid boosters and a polyhydric alcohol humectant.

Abstract: A combination of a non-ionic tri-block poly-propylene-oxide, poly-ethylene-oxide alcohol ether surfactant coupled with block polymer poly(Butadiene-b-Ethylene Oxide) is an excellent surfactant phase to micro-emulsify sebum on contact. A method of micro-emulsification of sebum on contact with inventive compositions according to the present invention will form micro-emulsions which can enhance (1) deep pore cleansing of skin and (2) delivery of skin benefit actives into the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising a structured benefit agent pre-mix or delivery vehicle comprising benefit agent structured with crystalline materials, as defined, which when separately prepared and combined after preparation, provides enhanced delivery of benefit agent from a personal product bar carrying composition into which the premix is added. The use of structured benefit agent also enhances delivery of separate benefit agents in the premix (which may or may not be structured) and of separate benefit agents added separately from the premix.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising a structured benefit agent pre-mix or delivery vehicle comprising benefit agent structured with crystalline materials, as defined, which, when separately prepared and combined after preparation, provides enhanced delivery of benefit agent from a carrying composition into which the premix is added. The use of structured benefit agent also enhances delivery of separate benefit agents in the premix (which may or may not be structured) and of separate benefit agents added separately from the premix.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising a structured benefit agent pre-mix or delivery vehicle comprising benefit agent structured with crystalline materials, as defined, which when separately prepared and combined after preparation, provides enhanced deposition of hydrophilic benefit agents carried on, trapped within or in the presence of the structured benefit agent.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition is provided which includes a high level of glycerin, a copolymer which is preferably a C10-C18 acrylates crosspolymer, and a crystalline gel structurant comprising a surfactant and co-surfactant, the structurant having an enthalpy ranging from about 2 to about 15 Joule per gram, wherein the composition has a normal force of from about +5 to about +50 grams thereby achieving a silky sensory feel on skin, the glycerin to copolymer being present in a weight ratio ranging from about 350:1 to about 10:1. Advantageously, the composition has a SkiCon Value ranging from about 10 to about 80.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions containing ferulic acid at a pH of from 3 to 5, in an aqueous phase, along with a polyol, have improved storage stability and dissolution at body temperature.

Abstract: A non-sticky moisturizing cosmetic composition containing a relatively high level of a humectant, such as glycerol or sorbitol, and a polymeric wetting agent.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition containing a retinoid and having an improved stability and mildness. Especially preferred compositions also include retinoid boosters and a polyhydric alcohol humectant.

Abstract: Oil-in-water emulsions containing an unstable retinoid (retinol or C.sub.2 -C.sub.3 ester thereof) in an oil phase. The retinoid is stabilized in the inventive emulsions, despite the presence of from about 50% to about 98% of an aqueous phase. The emulsions also preferably include a hydroxy acid.

Abstract: The invention concerns whippable non-dairy creams (NDC's) that contain 15-60% of fat, wherein the fat consists mainly of a liquid oil. The NDC's further contain 0.005-3.0 wt.% of a food-acceptable inorganic salt, preferably CaCl.sub.2.

Abstract: A fabric conditioning composition comprises a fabric conditioning agent including a cationic fabric softening material, together with an inorganic material capable of precipitating a metal hydroxide or hydrated oxide at a pH of about 7.5 of less in water. The latter material is preferably aluminum chlorhydrate. A typical composition contains about 4% quaternary ammonium cationic fabric softener and from 0.5% to 1.5% aluminum chlorhydrate. The compositions are useful as rinse products and give improved fabric softness in the presence of anionic carry-over from the wash.

Abstract: Concentrated, liquid fabric-softening compositions containing 15-60% of a cationic fabric-softening agent, and an aqueous medium, are prepared by inclusion therein of an effective amount of polymer, such as polyethyleneglycol with a molecular weight of 6,000. These compositions are water-dispersible and pourable, and can be easily dosed into the rinse cycle of a washing process, e.g. by means of automatic dosing devices in the washing machine.