Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising a glycol di-salicylate or a glycol di-benzoate compound having the following structure: where R is OH or H, n is 1 or 2, and where the composition further includes a glycol mono-salicylate compound or a glycol mono-benzoate compound.

Abstract: Disclosed is a topical skin composition comprising a glycol di-salicylate or a glycol di-benzoate compound having the following structure: where R is OH or H, n is 1 or 2, and where the composition further includes a glycol mono-salicylate compound or a glycol mono-benzoate compound.

Abstract: Disclosed is a topical skin composition comprising a glycol di-salicylate or a glycol di-benzoate compound having the following structure: where R is OH or H, n is 1 or 2, and where the composition further includes a glycol mono-salicylate compound or a glycol mono-benzoate compound.

Abstract: Disclosed is a topical skin composition comprising a glycol di-salicylate or a glycol di-benzoate compound having the following structure: where R is OH or H, n is 1 or 2, and where the composition further includes a glycol mono-salicylate compound or a glycol mono-benzoate compound.

Abstract: Disclosed is a topical skin composition comprising a glyceryl di-salicylate or a glyceryl di-benzoate compound having the following structure: where R is OH or H, and where the composition further includes a glyceryl mono-salicylate compound or a glyceryl mono-benzoate compound.

Abstract: Disclosed is a topical skin composition comprising a glyceryl di-salicylate or a glyceryl di-benzoate compound having the following structure: where R is OH or H, and where the composition further includes a glyceryl mono-salicylate compound or a glyceryl mono-benzoate compound.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for moisturizing skin comprising topically applying to skin in need of moisturization a composition comprising a glyceryl di-salicylate compound having the following structure: wherein the composition further includes a glyceryl mono-salicylate compound, and wherein the composition moisturizes skin.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for moisturizing skin comprising topically applying to skin in need of moisturization a composition comprising a glyceryl di-salicylate compound having the following structure: wherein the composition further includes a glyceryl mono-salicylate compound, and wherein the composition moisturizes skin.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for reducing the appearance of a fine line or wrinkle on skin comprising topically applying to said fine line or wrinkle a composition comprising a glyceryl di-salicylate compound having the following structure: wherein the composition further includes a glyceryl mono-salicylate compound, and wherein the composition reduces the appearance of said fine line or wrinkle on skin.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for reducing the appearance of a fine line or wrinkle on skin comprising topically applying to said fine line or wrinkle a composition comprising a glyceryl di-salicylate compound having the following structure: wherein the composition further includes a glyceryl mono-salicylate compound, and wherein the composition reduces the appearance of said fine line or wrinkle on skin.

Abstract: A composition comprising a glyceryl salicylate compound and/or a glycol salicylate compound. The compositions can be used to reduce the amount of moisture evaporated from skin, protect the skin from UV light, and treat aged or damaged skin.

Abstract: A composition comprising a glyceryl salicylate compound and/or a glycol salicylate compound. The compositions can be used to reduce the amount of moisture evaporated from skin, protect the skin from UV light, and treat aged or damaged skin.

Abstract: A composition comprising a glyceryl salicylate compound and/or a glycol salicylate compound. The compositions can be used to reduce the amount of moisture evaporated from skin, protect the skin from UV light, and treat aged or damaged skin.

Abstract: Disclosed is an emulsifier of formula (I): wherein: R1 through R5 are each independently H, —OH, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxy and wherein R9 through R11 are each independently H or an alcohol protecting group; R6 through R8 are each independently H, an alkyl group, a hydroxyalkyl group, an alkoxy group, or an alcohol protecting group; and x and y are each independently an integer from 0 to 50; or a salt or hydrate thereof, provided that if R1 through R5 are all H, x is not 0.

Abstract: A composition comprising a glyceryl salicylate compound and/or a glycol salicylate compound. The compositions can be used to reduce the amount of moisture evaporated from skin, protect the skin from UV light, and treat aged or damaged skin.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for tanning skin comprising applying to the skin a sunless tanning composition comprising dihydroxyacetone (DHA) and a high pH composition, where the high pH composition is applied to the skin after the sunless tanning composition is applied to the skin. The high pH composition can increase the effectiveness of the sunless tanning composition by increasing the duration of a tan obtained by using the sunless tanning composition.

Abstract: The present invention concerns compositions that comprise alcohol-free microemulsions and methods for their use that include a surfactant, a lipophilic linker, and/or a hydrophilic linker. These compositions can be used, for example, in cosmetic or hair applications. In certain aspects, compositions of the invention have the ability to microemulsify sebum while providing enhanced cleansing of cosmetic products from the skin or hair. In addition, the compositions have the ability to enhance the penetration of skin or hair active ingredients, such as emollients, humectants, anti-oxidants, lipids, vitamins, botanicals, dyes, tanning compounds, etc.

Abstract: A method of decreasing the sensitivity of the skin without causing irritation is described, using a four component cosmetic regime. The four components comprising the regime are: a cleanser, a toner, a moisturizer, and a cream.

Abstract: A novel cosmetic skin moisturizer formulation is described which is non-irritating and non-stinging.