Abstract: A modular system for hydrogen generation includes a plurality of cores electrically connected in series to a power supply, wherein each core includes an electrolyzer and a bypass circuit configured to electrically isolate the core from the power supply. The modular system also includes a hub including a water source and a controller, wherein the water source is in fluid communication with the electrolyzer of each of the plurality of cores, and the controller includes a switch activatable, in response to a triggering condition, to electrically isolate one or more of the plurality of cores from the power supply via a respective bypass circuit.

Abstract: A sunscreen composition is provided as a metastable oil-in-water emulsion that includes aqueous and oil phases, including a UV filter system that includes at least one of each of mineral UV filters and organic UV filters; an emulsification system that includes at least one ionic surfactant, at least one surfactant having a high HLB, and at least one surfactant having a low HLB, and at least one anionic emulsifier; and a solvent system that includes one or a combination of emollients and silicones.

Abstract: A sunscreen composition is an oil-in-water emulsion of aqueous and oil phases and includes at least one lipophilic acrylate-based oil thickener, at least one mineral UV filter, and at least one nonionic surfactant that is a polyethylene glycol ethers of fatty acids or polyethylene glycol esters of fatty acids, or a combination thereof. The sunscreen composition may also include one or a combination of ingredients selected from the group consisting of solvents, SPF boosters, humectants, skin care actives, oils, waxes, thickeners, preservatives, pH adjusters, chelating agents, viscosity adjusters, cooling agents, fillers, fragrances, dyes, pigments, and combinations thereof. The sunscreen composition has an SPF in a range from about 30 to about 55 and exhibits phase stability and processibility.

Abstract: A stable sprayable cosmetic composition that includes at least one mineral UV filter; at least one oil phase rheology modifier; and water; wherein the cosmetic composition is a water-in-oil composition and wherein the viscosity at shear rate of about 1000 (1/s) is lower than about 110 mPa·s. The cosmetic composition can be sprayed without requiring to be mixed with propellant.

Abstract: A sunscreen composition in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion comprising: a) a water phase of about 20% to 60% by weight relative to the total weight of the sunscreen composition; b) one or more mineral UV filtering agents; c) one or more oil thickening agents selected from poly C10-30 alkyl acrylate, hydrogenated jojoba oil and its derivatives and mixtures thereof; wherein the total amount of oil thickening agents is about 0.5% to about 4% by weight relative to the total weight of the sunscreen composition; wherein when hydrogenated jojoba oil is present, the amount of hydrogenated jojoba oil is no more than 1.5 times the amount of poly C10-30 alkyl acrylate; wherein the composition has a viscosity of about 0.1 Pa·s to about 5 Pa·s at 25° C. at 10 rad/s; and wherein the inflection point of the largest viscosity transition at 10 rad/s is between 30° C. to 40° C.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition comprising an aqueous phase; at least one UV filter; an oil phase; an emulsifier system comprising from about 0.05 to about 1 wt. % of one ionic surfactant; from about 2.5 to 4.0 wt. % of one non-ionic surfactant with an HLB greater than or equal to about 14; from about 0.5 to 1.5 wt. % of one non-ionic surfactant with an HLB around about 10; from about 0.25 to 0.75 wt. % of one non-ionic surfactant with an HLB less than or equal to about 6; and from about 0.25 to 0.75 wt. % of one anionic surfactant, a water/oil phase ratio which is from about 1.3:1.0 to about 2.0:1.0 wt. %; and wherein the cosmetic composition is an emulsion with a viscosity less than 40.0 UD (spindle M1); and wherein the emulsion produces a mist spray without requiring to be mixed with propellant.

Abstract: A tinted mineral sunscreen composition is provided in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion comprising a cationic surfactant; one or more oil thickening agent; one or more mineral pigments; one or more mineral UV filtering agents; and water wherein the ratio between the cationic surfactant and the total amount of oil thickening agents is from about 0.05 to about 3.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods, systems and kits for treating the skin by applying onto the skin a skin tightening composition comprising 1) at least one thermoplastic elastomer and at least one adhesive polymer; and 2) a sunscreen composition comprising one or more UV filters. Methods, systems and kits comprise applying the compositions of the systems sequentially.

Abstract: An oil-in-water cosmetic composition is provided. The composition includes an oil-in-water wherein the emulsion includes a) at least one film former, b) at least one oil phase thickener, c) an emulsifying system, d) one or more organic UV filters. The oil-in-water cosmetic composition is water resistant.

Abstract: The invention relates to water-in-oil (w/o) emulsion compositions for hair, eyelashes and/or eyebrows including at least one low HLB surfactant, at least one silicone gum, and at least one siloxysilicate resin, as well as to methods of making and using such emulsions. Preferably, the composition is a composition for eyelashes, for example a mascara composition further including at least one colorant.

Abstract: A sunscreen composition is provided as a metastable oil-in-water emulsion that includes aqueous and oil phases, including a UV filter system that includes at least one of each of mineral UV filters and organic UV filters; an emulsification system that includes at least one ionic surfactant, at least one surfactant having a high HLB, and at least one surfactant having a low HLB, and at least one anionic emulsifier; and a solvent system that includes one or a combination of emollients and silicones.

Abstract: Mineral sunscreen compositions having improved efficacy are described. The mineral sunscreen compositions include: (a) one or more mineral UV filtering agents; (b) one or more stilbenoids; (c) ethylhexylmethoxycrylene. (d) diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate; and (e) a cosmetically acceptable carrier. The mineral sunscreen compositions provide a high sun protection factor (SPF) without requiring high amounts of mineral UV filtering agents. Also, the mineral sunscreen compositions are less opaque and white than traditional mineral sunscreen compositions making them aesthetically appealing to consumers.

Abstract: A sunscreen composition in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion comprising: a) a water phase of about 20% to 60% by weight relative to the total weight of the sunscreen composition; b) one or more mineral UV filtering agents; c) one or more oil thickening agents selected from poly C10-30 alkyl acrylate, hydrogenated jojoba oil and its derivatives and mixtures thereof; wherein the total amount of oil thickening agents is about 0.5% to about 4% by weight relative to the total weight of the sunscreen composition; wherein the amount of hydrogenated jojoba oil and its derivatives is no more than 1.5 times the amount of poly C10-30 alkyl acrylate; wherein the composition has a viscosity of about 0.1 Pa·s to about 5 Pa·s at 25° C. at 10 rad/s; and wherein the inflection point of the largest viscosity transition at 10 rad/s is between 30° C. to 40° C.

Abstract: Mineral sunscreen compositions having improved efficacy are described. The mineral sunscreen compositions include: (a) one or more mineral UV filtering agents; (b) one or more stilbenoids; (c) ethylhexylmethoxycrylene. (d) diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate; and (e) a cosmetically acceptable carrier. The mineral sunscreen compositions provide a high sun protection factor (SPF) without requiring high amounts of mineral UV filtering agents. Also, the mineral sunscreen compositions are less opaque and white than traditional mineral sunscreen compositions making them aesthetically appealing to consumers.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods, systems and kits for treating the skin by applying onto the skin a skin tightening composition comprising 1) at least one thermoplastic elastomer and at least one adhesive polymer; and 2) a sunscreen composition comprising one or more UV filters. Methods, systems and kits comprise applying the compositions of the systems sequentially.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a makeup removing composition comprising: (a) about 5 to about 50 wt. % of exfoliating particles; (b) about 5 to about 30 wt. % of glycerin; (c) about 1 to about 50 wt. % of one or more natural fatty compounds; and (d) about 25 to about 75 wt. % of one or more nonionic surfactants; wherein the weight percentages are based on the total weight of the composition. In addition to effectively removing makeup, the composition both exfoliates and hydrates the skin. Accordingly, the disclosed includes method for removing makeup from the skin and/or methods for exfoliating and hydrating the skin.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a makeup removing composition comprising: (a) about 5 to about 50 wt. % of exfoliating particles; (b) about 5 to about 30 wt. % of glycerin; (c) about 1 to about 50 wt. % of one or more natural fatty compounds; and (d) about 25 to about 75 wt. % of one or more nonionic surfactants; wherein the weight percentages are based on the total weight of the composition. In addition to effectively removing makeup, the composition both exfoliates and hydrates the skin. Accordingly, the disclosed includes method for removing makeup from the skin and/or methods for exfoliating and hydrating the skin.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for expediting exhaust particulate filter regeneration. In one example, an engine controller may generate an exotherm at the filter by operating engine cylinders with air-fuel imbalance while using electric assist to a turbocharger to meet a torque demand and raise an intake airflow to enhance the effect of the exotherm. Once heated, the filter may be regenerated by flowing extra air to the exhaust via an air pump and injecting extra fuel to an exhaust passage via an exhaust injector.

Abstract: A photostable UV-A/UV-B-sunscreen composition is provided. The composition includes an oil in water or water in oil emulsion, wherein the emulsion includes at least one photostabilizer having anti-oxidant properties, at least one SPF booster, and at least one UV-A filter and at least one UV-B filter. The UV-A/UV-B sunscreen composition is provided in which the composition is essentially free of oxybenzone.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic composition comprising: (a) Sulfopolyester; and (b) Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate copolymer; wherein the combination of the sulfopolyeseter and Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate copolymer improves the water resistance of the cosmetic composition and reduces the stickiness of the cosmetic composition.