Abstract: A method of removing hair from skin, by applying a depilatory composition to an area of skin on which unwanted hair is growing, the depilatory composition comprising a keratin reducing agent; and subsequently applying a layer of liquid or semi-solid occlusive material to cover the depilatory composition, the liquid or semi-solid occlusive material comprising hydrophobic material.

Abstract: A depilatory kit having a depilatory composition comprising an effective amount of a keratin reducing agent and a sheet of occlusive material which is separate from the depilatory composition.

Abstract: Oral care treatments are provided, including multi-component oral care compositions and methods for delivering such compositions to the oral cavity. Oral care devices and systems for implementing such oral care treatments are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous gel compositions comprising an odor controlling agent for deodorizing skin surfaces. Articles of manufacture and methods of deodorizing the skin using disclosed compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous gel compositions comprising an odor controlling agent for deodorizing skin surfaces. Articles of manufacture and methods of deodorizing the skin using disclosed compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods of sanitizing and moisturizing skin surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous compositions comprising an odor controlling agent and select sanitizing agents for deodorizing and sanitizing skin surfaces. Articles of manufacture and methods of deodorizing and sanitizing the skin using disclosed compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are cosmetic compositions, including lipsticks, comprising from 0.01% to about 50%, by weight, of cylindrical crystalline vitamin B3 particles having a particle size distribution such that at least about 70% of the crystalline particles have a height to width ratio greater than 1; from about 1% to about 90%, by weight, of an emollient component; from about 1% to about 90%, by weight, of a solidifying agent; and from about 1% to about 90%, on an anhydrous basis, of a color. The compositions provide improved skin feel of crystalline vitamin B3 compounds when applied to skin.

Abstract: Disclosed are cosmetic compositions, including lipsticks, comprising from 0.01% to about 50%, by weight, of cylindrical crystalline vitamin B3 particles having a particle size distribution such that at least about 70% of the crystalline particles have a height to width ratio greater than 1; from about 1% to about 90%, by weight, of an emollient component; from about 1% to about 90%, by weight, of a solidifying agent; and from about 1% to about 90%, on an anhydrous basis, of a color. The compositions provide improved skin feel of crystalline vitamin B3 compounds when applied to skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for sanitizing and moisturizing skin surfaces. Such compositions an effective amount of sanitizing agent to kill or reduce the growth of microorganisms; a lipophilic skin moisturizing agent; an effective amount of a degreasing agent selected from the group consisting of: silicones, wax materials, powders, fluorochemicals and mixtures thereof; optionally a thickener, a humectant, a perfume; and water. The skin sanitizing compositions of the present invention are suitable for use in leave-on or rinse-off products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion comprising:(a) discontinuous aqueous phase comprising an aqueous or hydroalcoholic solution of acidic skin care active;(b) continuous oil phase; and(c) pigment which has been coated with organosilicone component selected from a polyorganosiloxane and a silane, and mixtures thereof;characterized in that the aqueous phase has a pH of less than about 6 and the coated pigment has a hydrogen potential of less than about 2.0 ml H.sub.2 /g of coated pigment.The compositions of the invention provide benefits in terms of reducing hydrogen gas generation and improving product stability.

Abstract: A make-up comosition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion comprising volatile silicone or hydrocarbon oil, pigment, organic amphiphilic material capable of forming smectic lyotropic liquid crystals in product or on the skin, and optionally, non-volatile oil. The make-up composition exhibits improved moisturisation and product stability together with reduced shine.

Abstract: A make-up composition in the form of a water-in-off emulsion comprising a silicone phase, humectanct, pigment and organic amphiphilic material capable of forming smectic lyotropic liquid crystals in product or on the skin. The make-up composition exhibits superior short and longer term moisturisation and skin feel, together with improved product stability and spreadability.