Abstract: A sprayable cosmetic composition is disclosed. In one aspect, the composition comprises a sunscreen agent or mixture of sunscreen agents; an emulsifier or mixture of emulsifiers; optionally an emollient or mixture of emollients; a rheology control agent; and water. The rheology control agent is microcrystalline cellulose. When sprayed on the skin or hair, the cosmetic compositions of the invention produce a fine mist that deposits evenly with no dripping and no aggregate or blobs.

Abstract: A holding device engageable with a surface of a table or the like for securing fashion accessories such as handbags or purses, includes a base having an orifice, an anti-slip member attached to the base and configured for engaging the surface, and an arm assembly rotatable with respect to the base and having a first end configured for being received by the orifice.

Abstract: A gel useful as an air freshener, and methods for its preparation, are disclosed. The gel contains an active substance, such as a fragrance oil; a gel-forming polymer, such as alginate and/or a pectic substance; a divalent cation or mixture of divalent cations, preferably calcium ion, which gels the gel-forming polymer; at least one added polymer that is not gelled by the divalent cation or mixture of divalent cations, such as carboxymethyl cellulose; and water. Gelation does not require heating of the composition before gelation and does not begin until a pH modifier, such as gluconic acid ?-lactone, is added. Thus, the manufacturing method has lower energy costs and improved production efficiencies.