Abstract: A non-aqueous concentrated liquid fabric conditioner composition, the composition comprising; a. 10 to 85 wt. % ester linked quaternary ammonium compound; and b. solvent selected from; i. hydrocarbons comparing 5 to 19 carbon atoms; ii. solvents having a ?D dispersion parameter of greater than 16.5 MPa1/2 and a ?P polarity parameter of 2.5 to 8 MPa1/2; and iii. mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A non-aqueous concentrated liquid fabric conditioner composition, the composition comprising; a. 10 to 85 wt. % ester linked quaternary ammonium compound; and b. solvent selected from; i. hydrocarbons comparing 5 to 19 carbon atoms; ii. solvents having a ?D dispersion parameter of greater than 16.5 MPa1/2 and a ?P polarity parameter of 2.5 to 8 MPa1/2; and iii. mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a topical composition comprising from 0.001 to 10% by weight a compound of formula (I), i.e. N-cyclopropyl nicotinamide, that provides improved antimicrobial effect through generation of antimicrobial peptides when applied to an external surface of the human body. A combination of compound of formula I and at least one ingredient selected from niacinamide, picolinamide and iso-nicotinamide triggers generation of AMPs in a synergistic way.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-perspirant (AP) composition that comprises conventional metal-based AP actives, natural oil and select phenolic compounds that ensures that when such compositions are used on a body part e.g. the axilla there is minimal or no yellow coloured staining of the fabric which is worn by an individual through several use-wash-rinse-dry cycles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-perspirant (AP) composition that comprises conventional metal based AP actives, natural oil and a selective sulphur containing anti-oxidant that ensures that when such compositions are used on a body part e.g. the axilla there is minimal or no yellow coloured staining of the fabric which is worn by an individual through several use-wash-rinse-dry cycles.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of personal care compositions; in particular skin lightening compositions. It is believed that niacinamide reduces the melanosome transfer from melanocytes to keratinocytes thereby bringing about skin lightening. However, niacinamide is known to have little or no effect directly on the melanin content in the melanocytes. Thus a composition with multiple modes of action, that combines the reduction of melanosome transfer and the reduction of melanin content in the melanocytes remains to be desired. It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a composition with synergistic amounts of picolinamide and niacinamide, providing improved melanosome transfer inhibition. It has been found that a synergistic skin lightening effect is obtained when niacinamide is combined with its isomer, picolinamide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a topical composition comprising a compound pf formula (I) wherein R is a cycloalkyl group with the total number of carbon atoms in the cycloalkyl group in the range 4 to 6.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a topical composition comprising from 0.001 to 10% by weight a compound of formula (I), i.e. N-cyclopropyl nicotinamide, that provides improved antimicrobial effect through generation of antimicrobial peptides when applied to an external surface of the human body. A combination of compound of formula I and at least one ingredient selected from niacinamide, picolinamide and iso-nicotinamide triggers generation of AMPs in a synergistic way.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cosmetic composition comprising: (i) at least one pyridine compound of Formula I or II: where, in said Formula I and in said Formula II, X is S or O; R, R1, R2, R3 are either —H, —SH, —OH or a CMS saturated or unsaturated, =linear, branched or cyclic hydrocarbon group; Y is —H, —SH or CMS saturated or unsaturated, linear, branched or cyclic hydrocarbon group; (ii) an alkyl substituted resorcinol; and, (iii) a dermatologically acceptable base. Also disclosed is use of a pyridine compound of Formula I or II in the preparation of a cosmetic composition which provides enhanced TDD of an alkyl substituted resorcinol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a broad spectrum stable sunscreen molecule having the general structure (Formula) where “X” is an organic sunscreen belonging to the UVA class and “Y” is an organic sunscreen belonging to UVB class or vice-versa. The invention also relates to a stable sunscreen composition comprising the inventive sunscreen molecule, a UV-B organic sunscreen and a cosmetically acceptable base. The invention also relates to a method of providing UV protection to the sun-exposed parts of human or animal body comprising the step of applying the above composition.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of personal care compositions; in particular skin lightening compositions. It is believed that niacinamide reduces the melanosome transfer from melanocytes to keratinocytes thereby bringing about skin lightening. However, niacinamide is known to have little or no effect directly on the melanin content in the melanocytes. Thus a composition with multiple modes of action, that combines the reduction of melanosome transfer and the reduction of melanin content in the melanocytes remains to be desired. It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a composition with synergistic amounts of picolinamide and niacinamide, providing improved melanosome transfer inhibition. It has been found that a synergistic skin lightening effect is obtained when niacinamide is combined with its isomer, picolinamide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a broad spectrum stable sunscreen molecule having the general structure (Formula) where “X” is an organic sunscreen belonging to the UVA class and “Y” is an organic sunscreen belonging to UVB class or vice-versa. The invention also relates to a stable sunscreen composition comprising the inventive sunscreen molecule, a UV-B organic sunscreen and a cosmetically acceptable base. The invention also relates to a method of providing UV protection to the sun-exposed parts of human or animal body comprising the step of applying the above composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sunscreen composition that provides high effective sun protection. The inventive composition comprises sunscreen actives, classes of polymers satisfying specific criteria, in a fatty acid comprising cosmetic base. Disclosed is a sunscreen composition comprising at the most 12% organic sunscreens comprising: (i) 0.1 to 5% of a UVA sunscreen; (ii) 0.1 to 10% of a UVB sunscreen; (iii) 0.1 to 10% of a non-ionic linear polymer having a molecular weight higher than 8000 and HLB value from 7 to 18 selected from the group of polyvinyl alcohol, modified cellulose and poly(propylene oxide-co-ethylene oxide); (iv) 4 to 25% fatty acid; and (v) 40 to 80% water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a personal care composition, particularly, a stable sunscreen composition. The problem associated with a dibenzoylmethane sunscreen is its relatively unstable nature, especially in the presence of a UV-B sun-screen. There is a need for using more readily and easily available compound as a sunscreen stabilizer thereby ensuring reduced cost of such sunscreen compositions. The present inventors have worked intensively on solving this problem and found that a derivative of an active (gingerol) found in ginger i.e. zingerone, provides for such improved stability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to silicone compounds which have photoprotective properties and personal care compositions comprising the same. The present inventors, in developing a sunscreen that gives protection against both UV radiation and visible radiation, found that when certain moieties generally occurring in nature e.g. curcuminoids, polyphenols or flavonoids having uv-visible absorption activity are attached to cross-linked silicone polymers, they provide not only the desired photoprotection but also excellent spreadability on skin.