Abstract: A method for identifying test agents that exhibit prebiotic activity on human skin commensal microorganisms and compositions that include such agents. The method includes providing a test culture of a test agent, a human skin commensal microorganism and a minimal carbon medium. The method provides a time efficient and cost effective way to predict in vivo prebiotic activity of a test agent on skin commensal microorganisms.

Abstract: A high-throughput, tiered screening method of indentifying test agents that exhibit prebiotic activity on human skin commensal microorganisms and cosmetic compositions that include such agents. The method includes determining the metabolite level of a culture and comparing the metabolite level to a control value. The assay further comprises performing a plate count using the culture when the metabolite level of the culture is greater than its corresponding control value. The plate count results are compared to another control value, and the test agent is identified as a prebiotic agent when the number of colonies present in the plate count assay of the culture is greater than the second control value.

Abstract: A topical cosmetic composition that includes a dermatologically acceptable carrier and an effective amount of a skin commensal prebiotic to improve the health of the skin microbiome, thereby potentially improving the condition and/or appearance of the skin. The topical cosmetic compositions may be made by identifying a potential skin commensal prebiotic agent using a first in vitro assay; confirming the prebiotic potential of an identified prebiotic agent with a second in vitro assay or an in vivo assay; and mixing a confirmed prebiotic agent from and a dermatologically acceptable carrier to form a topical cosmetic composition.

Abstract: The topical use of a skin commensal prebiotic to improve the health of the skin microbiome, thereby potentially improving the condition and/or appearance of the skin, and topical cosmetic compositions that include the skin commensal prebiotic. The topical cosmetic compositions may include a dermatologically acceptable carrier and an effective amount of prebiotic, and may be used in conjunction with one or more oral or topical prebiotics, probiotics and/or probiotic lysates.

Abstract: Methods for reducing bacteria include applying a rinse-off personal care composition including a malodor control polymer to at least a portion of the body of a user. Methods for reducing malodor are also provided, as well as rinse-off personal care compositions used in such methods.

Abstract: A method for indentifying test agents that exhibit prebiotic activity on human skin commensal microorganisms and cosmetic compositions that include such agents. The method includes providing a test culture of a test agent, a human skin commensal microorganism and a minimal carbon medium. The method provides a time efficient and cost effective way to predict in vivo prebiotic activity of a test agent on skin commensal microorganisms.

Abstract: Compositions including a polyvinylamine malodor control polymer and/or a metalated polyvinylamine malodor control polymer, an emollient, and water; and methods thereof are provided. Such compositions may be used to reduce or neutralize malodors on the body.

Abstract: Methods for reducing odor include applying and/or depositing particulate antimicrobial agents via a rinse-off personal care composition to the skin and/or hair follicles.

Abstract: Consumer product line-ups are provided that include a rinse-off care product that may be used in conjunction with a traditional leave-on antiperspirant or deodorant product to better manage underarm malodor.

Abstract: Consumer product line-ups are provided that include a rinse-off care product that may be used in conjunction with a traditional leave-on antiperspirant or deodorant product to better manage underarm malodor.

Abstract: Antiperspirant compositions and corresponding methods of use comprising a particulate antiperspirant active having a metal to chloride molar ratio of less than or equal to about 1.3, a volatile solvent, a low surface tension non-volatile solvent, and a suspending agent provide reduced skin irritation and superior antiperspirant efficacy.

Abstract: Antiperspirant compositions and corresponding methods of use comprising a particulate antiperspirant active having a metal to chloride molar ratio of less than or equal to about 1.3, a volatile solvent, a low surface tension non-volatile solvent, and a suspending agent provide reduced skin irritation and superior antiperspirant efficacy.

Abstract: This invention relates to personal cleansing products which include mid-chain branched surfactants.

Abstract: Disclosed are tartar control dentifrice compositions containing certain ranges of thymol. These compositions can also include propylene glycol and/or one or more antibacterial agents.