Abstract: A water releasing composition in the form of an emulsion and process for using the composition are provided. The composition includes an aqueous phase and an oil phase. The aqueous phase includes at least one water-soluble active ingredient at a concentration by weight of from about 0.1% to about 20%, based upon weight of the composition. The oil phase includes dimethicone at a concentration by weight of about 1% to about 25%, and an emulsifying crosslinked siloxane elastomer at a concentration by weight of about 0.1% to about 20%, both based upon weight of the composition. The composition has a phase ratio of the aqueous phase to the oil phase of about 3.0 to about 12.0. The composition converts from an emulsion to a plurality of droplets upon application of shear.

Abstract: A water-releasing cosmetic composition in the form of an emulsion and process for preparing the cosmetic composition are provided. The cosmetic composition includes an aqueous phase and an oil phase. The aqueous phase includes a hydrating agent at a concentration, by weight, of about 1% to about 50%. The oil phase includes a silicone polymer, an emulsifying crosslinked siloxane elastomer gel including an emulsifying crosslinked siloxane elastomer, and a hydrophobic silica. The emulsifying crosslinked siloxane elastomer gel includes an emulsifying crosslinked siloxane elastomer at a concentration, by weight of about 0.5% to about 7% based upon weight of the composition. The hydrophobic silica is at a concentration, by weight, of about 0.1% to about 5%, based upon weight of the composition. The cosmetic composition converts from an emulsion to a plurality of droplets upon rubbing.

Abstract: A water-releasing photoprotection composition in the form of an emulsion and process for preparing the photoprotection composition are provided. The photoprotection composition includes an aqueous phase and an oil phase. The aqueous phase includes at least one water-soluble UV filter. The oil phase includes dimethicone and an emulsifying crosslinked siloxane elastomer. The photoprotection composition has a phase ratio of the aqueous phase to the oil phase of from about 3 to about 12. The photoprotection composition converts from an emulsion to a plurality of droplets upon application of shear.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an emulsion composition, comprising: (i) from about 0.01 to about 1% by weight of at least one aromatic alcohol; (ii) from about 0.01 to about 1% by weight of at least one aromatic carboxylic acid; and (iii) from about 0.01 to about 0.5% by weight of at least one chlorophenyl glyceryl ether; and wherein the composition does not require use of parabens, ethanol and/or glycols in order to preserve the composition.

Abstract: A water-releasing cosmetic composition in the form of an emulsion and process for preparing the cosmetic composition are provided. The cosmetic composition includes an aqueous phase and an oil phase. The aqueous phase includes a hydrating agent at a concentration, by weight, of about 10% to about 50%, based upon weight of the composition. The oil phase includes dimethicone at concentration, by weight of about 1% to about 25%, based upon weight of the composition. The oil phase include an emulsifying crosslinked siloxane elastomer at a concentration, by weight, of about 0.5% to about 7%, based upon weight of the composition. The cosmetic composition has a phase ratio of the aqueous phase to the oil phase of about 3.0 to about 12.0. The cosmetic composition converts from an emulsion to a plurality of droplets upon rubbing.

Abstract: A water releasing composition in the form of an emulsion and process for using the composition are provided. The composition includes an aqueous phase and an oil phase. The aqueous phase includes at least one water-soluble active ingredient at a concentration by weight of from about 0.1% to about 20%, based upon weight of the composition. The oil phase includes dimethicone at a concentration by weight of about 1% to about 25%, and an emulsifying crosslinked siloxane elastomer at a concentration by weight of about 0.1% to about 20%, both based upon weight of the composition. The composition has a phase ratio of the aqueous phase to the oil phase of about 3.0 to about 12.0. The composition converts from an emulsion to a plurality of droplets upon application of shear.

Abstract: A water-releasing anti-aging composition in the form of an emulsion and process for preparing the anti-aging composition are provided. The anti-aging composition includes an aqueous phase and an oil phase. The aqueous phase includes at least one electrolytic jasmonic acid derivative at a concentration by weight of about 2% to about 20%, based upon weight of the composition. The oil phase includes dimethicone at a concentration by weight of about 1% to about 25%, and an emulsifying crosslinked siloxane elastomer at a concentration by weight of about 0.1% to about 20%, both based upon weight of the composition. The anti-aging composition has a phase ratio of the aqueous phase to the oil phase of about 3.0 to about 12.0. The anti-aging composition converts from an emulsion to a plurality of droplets upon application of shear.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to water-resistant compositions comprising: a reaction product of at least one lactone compound and at least one amine compound chosen from amino alcohol compounds and alkoxylated amine compounds; and optionally, at least one carrier. These water-resistant compositions are capable of providing or acting as a carrier for delivering benefits to various substrates, for example, keratinous substrates such as skin and hair, while at the same time, imparting durable or long lasting hydrophobicity and/or a protective barrier onto said substrates.

Abstract: A water-releasing cosmetic composition in the form of an emulsion and process for preparing the cosmetic composition are provided. The cosmetic composition includes an aqueous phase and an oil phase. The aqueous phase includes a hydrating agent at a concentration, by weight, of about 1% to about 50%. The oil phase includes a silicone polymer, an emulsifying crosslinked siloxane elastomer, a hydrophobic silica and a co-emulsifier. The emulsifying crosslinked siloxane elastomer is at a concentration, by weight, of about 3%-20%, based upon weight of the composition. The hydrophobic silica is at a concentration, by weight, of about 0.1%-5%, based upon weight of the composition. The co-emulsifier is at a concentration, by weight, of about 0.01%-1%, based upon weight of the composition. The cosmetic composition converts from an emulsion to a plurality of droplets upon rubbing.

Abstract: A water-releasing cosmetic composition in the form of an emulsion and process for preparing the cosmetic composition are provided. The cosmetic composition includes an aqueous phase and an oil phase. The aqueous phase includes a hydrating agent at a concentration, by weight, of about 1% to about 50% and a preservative system at a concentration of about 0.1 to 3%, by weight, based upon weight of the composition. The oil phase includes dimethicone at concentration, by weight of about 1% to about 40%, and an emulsifying crosslinked siloxane elastomer at a concentration, by weight, of about 3% to about 20%, both based upon weight of the composition. The cosmetic composition has a phase ratio of the aqueous phase to the oil phase of about 1.5 to about 12.0. The cosmetic composition converts from an emulsion to a plurality of droplets upon rubbing.

Abstract: A water-releasing cosmetic composition in the form of an emulsion and process for preparing the cosmetic composition are provided. The cosmetic composition includes an aqueous phase and an oil phase. The aqueous phase includes a hydrating agent at a concentration, by weight, of about 1% to about 50% and a preservative system at a concentration, by weight, based upon weight of the composition. The oil phase includes dimethicone at concentration, by weight of about 1% to about 40%, and an emulsifying crosslinked siloxane elastomer at a concentration, by weight, of about 3% to about 20%, both based upon weight of the composition. The cosmetic composition converts from an emulsion to a plurality of droplets upon rubbing. The process for preparing the water-releasing cosmetic composition includes regular or cold-processing methods to form the emulsion.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to water-resistant compositions comprising: a reaction product of at least one lactone compound and at least one hydroxy compound; and optionally, at least one carrier. These water-resistant compositions are capable of providing or acting as a carrier for delivering benefits to various substrates, for example, keratinous substrates such as skin and hair, while at the same time, imparting durable or long lasting hydrophobicity and/or a protective barrier onto the keratinous substrates.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to water-resistant compositions comprising: a reaction product of at least one heterocyclic compound chosen from thiolactone compounds and their thiocarbonyl analogs, and lactam compounds and their thiocarbonyl analogs; and at least one compound having a functional group chosen from an amino group and a hydroxyl group; and optionally, at least one carrier. These water-resistant compositions are capable of providing or acting as a carrier for delivering benefits to various substrates, for example, keratinous substrates such as skin and hair, while at the same time, imparting durable or long lasting hydrophobicity and/or a protective barrier onto said substrates.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to water-resistant compositions comprising: a reaction product of at least one lactone compound and at least one alkoxysilane having at least one amino substituent; and optionally, at least one carrier. These water-resistant compositions are capable of providing or acting as a carrier for delivering benefits to various substrates, for example, keratinous substrates such as skin and hair, while at the same time, imparting durable or long lasting hydrophobicity and/or a protective barrier onto said substrates.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to water-resistant compositions comprising: a reaction product of at least one lactone compound and at least one amine compound chosen from amino alcohol compounds and alkoxylated amine compounds; and optionally, at least one carrier. These water-resistant compositions are capable of providing or acting as a carrier for delivering benefits to various substrates, for example, keratinous substrates such as skin and hair, while at the same time, imparting durable or long lasting hydrophobicity and/or a protective barrier onto said substrates.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to water-resistant compositions comprising: a reaction product of at least one lactone compound and at least one amine compound chosen from alkyl amine compounds and polyamine compounds; and optionally, at least one carrier. These water-resistant compositions are capable of providing or acting as a carrier for delivering benefits to various substrates, for example, keratinous substrates such as skin and hair, while at the same time, imparting durable or long lasting hydrophobicity and/or a protective barrier onto said substrates.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to water-resistant compositions comprising: a reaction product of at least one heterocyclic compound chosen from thiolactone compounds and their thiocarbonyl analogs, and lactam compounds and their thiocarbonyl analogs; and at least one alkoxysilane having at least one amino substituent; and optionally, at least one carrier. These water-resistant compositions are capable of providing or acting as a carrier for delivering benefits to various substrates, for example, keratinous substrates such as skin and hair, while at the same time, imparting durable or long lasting hydrophobicity and/or a protective barrier onto said substrates.

Abstract: A dishwashing composition with hydrophobically modified polycarboxylic acids and water soluble entities that reduce phosphate scale formation is described. The dishwashing composition displays excellent cleaning benefits and glass appearance, even in the absence of NaCI additives and conventional rinse aid compositions.

Abstract: Detergent formulations containing cationic bleaching agents and water-soluble polymers having cationic groups improve tea stain removal in machine dishwashing applications.

Abstract: A dishwashing composition with hydrophobically modified polycarboxylic acids and water soluble entities that reduce phosphate scale formation is described. The dishwashing composition displays excellent cleaning benefits and glass appearance, even in the absence of NaCl additives and conventional rinse aid compositions.