Abstract: The present invention is directed to a depilatory composition which comprises a depilatory active and at least one material which alters the thermal properties of the composition by either having a higher heat of fusion or a lower thermal conductivity than the bulk.

Abstract: The present application is directed to a formulation suitable for use as a pre-use depilatory ancillary wherein said formulation comprises a hydrophobic film-forming polymer and a suitable solvent. The application is further directed to depilatory combinations which comprise a pre-use formulation and a depilatory formulation.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a depilatory composition which comprises a depilatory active and at least one material which alters the thermal properties of the composition by either having a higher heat of fusion or a lower thermal conductivity than the bulk.

Abstract: Depilatory compositions including a depilatory agent, fatty alcohol and VP/hexadecene copolymer that provide increased resistance to rinsing of the compositions from the skin. The compositions provide for a method of depilation in wet conditions using a tool to apply and remove the compositions.

Abstract: Depilatory compositions comprising a depilatory agent, fatty alcohol and VP/hexadecene copolymer provide improved resistance to rinsing of the compositions from the skin. The compositions provide for a method-of depilation in wet conditions using a tool to apply and remove the compositions.

Abstract: A depilatory cream composition comprising •a depilatory active; and, •a conditioning complex; wherein the conditioning complex comprises: •one or more of: a glycol carboxylate, a dialkyl ether of formula R1—O—R2 wherein R1 and R2, independently of one another, represent linear or branched alkyl and/or alkenyl groups having from 6 to 28 carbon atoms; and, an aliphatic alkyl mono-alcohol having at least 12 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain; •a silicone or an optionally branched alkane containing at least 12 carbon atoms; •an ethoxylated fatty alcohol and/or ethoxylated fatty ester with an HLB value of 13 or above; and, •a conditioning agent •water.

Abstract: The present application is directed to a formulation suitable for use as a pre-use depilatory ancillary wherein said formulation comprises a hydrophobic film-forming polymer and a suitable solvent. The application is further directed to depilatory combinations which comprise a pre-use formulation and a depilatory formulation.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a depilatory composition which comprises a depilatory active and at least one material which alters the thermal properties of the composition by either having a higher heat of fusion or a lower thermal conductivity than the bulk.

Abstract: A depilatory cream composition including a depilatory active, an emollient selected from at least one of mineral oil and emollient esters, and one or more of a talc and polyamide resin.

Abstract: A depilatory cream composition comprising •a depilatory active; and, •a conditioning complex; wherein the conditioning complex comprises: •one or more of: a glycol carboxylate, a dialkyl ether of formula R1—O—R2 wherein R1 and R2, independently of one another, represent linear or branched alkyl and/or alkenyl groups having from 6 to 28 carbon atoms; and, an aliphatic alkyl mono-alcohol having at least 12 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain; •a silicone or an optionally branched alkane containing at least 12 carbon atoms; •an ethoxylated fatty alcohol and/or ethoxylated fatty ester with an HLB value of 13 or above; and, •a conditioning agent •water.

Abstract: A depilatory cream composition comprising, a depilatory active, an emollient selected from at least one of mineral oil, silicone oil and emollient esters, and a silicone wax, a talc and/or polyamide resin.

Abstract: Use of a peptide comprising a Bowman-Birk molecule in which the chymotrypsin inhibitory sequence and/or trypsin inhibitory sequence is replaced with a vascular endothelial growth factor binding sequence to retard hair growth.

Abstract: A depilatory cream composition comprising, a depilatory active, an emollient selected from at least one of mineral oil, silicone oil and emollient esters, and a silicone wax, a talc and/or polyamide resin.

Abstract: A personal care article including a substrate having impregnated therein, applied thereon or arranged to substantially encase, a cosmetic composition which includes a hair modification active, wherein the pH of the composition is substantially less than 9.0, and at least a portion of the article has exfoliating properties.

Abstract: Depilatory compositions comprising a depilatory agent , fatty alcohol and VP/hexadecene copolymer provide improved resistance to rinsing of the compositions from the skin. The compositions provide for a method of depilation in wet conditions using a tool to apply and remove the compositions.

Abstract: A solid fabric softening composition which is suitable for adding to a heated tumble dryer along with fabric articles comprises a cationic softening agent, a sublimable carrier substance and talc. The composition disintegrates to provide softening with a reduction in risk of greasy spots.