Abstract: This invention provides for a gel texturizer base for cosmetic products. The bases are excipients that provide a gel-like texture to cosmetic products. The gel texturizer bases of this invention are from non-petroleum based products and comprise over 85% juice derived solvent with the balance being a combination of a texture enhancer and a gum texture modifier.

Abstract: A topical composition comprises a vehicle, said vehicle including an emulsion or dispersion of water in an amount of from 50% by weight to 93% by weight; and a non-aqueous discontinuous phase in an amount of from 50% by weight to 7% by weight; at least one of a bronzer, a tanning accelerator, or a mixture thereof; and from 0.01% by weight to 5% by weight of a warming agent, based on the total weight of the composition. The warming agent comprises at least one alkyl ether of vanillyl alcohol at least one N-alkyl amide of vanillic acid; and is present in an amount effective to produce a prolonged warming sensation when applied to a user's skin. The composition is transparent to UV radiation. The composition is used for indoor tanning.

Abstract: A topical composition comprises a vehicle, said vehicle including an emulsion or dispersion of water in an amount of from 50% by weight to 93% by weight; and a non-aqueous discontinuous phase in an amount of from 50% by weight to 7% by weight; at least one of a bronzer, a tanning accelerator, or a mixture thereof; and from 0.01% by weight to 5% by weight of a warming agent, based on the total weight of the composition. The warming agent comprises at least one alkyl ether of vanillyl alcohol at least one N-alkyl amide of vanillic acid; and is present in an amount effective to produce a prolonged warming sensation when applied to a user's skin. The composition is transparent to UV radiation. The composition is used for indoor tanning.

Abstract: A topical tanning composition comprises an aqueous continuous phase comprising water; and at least one fruit or vegetable juice; at least one optional compound selected from the group consisting of tanning accelerators, bronzers, and a mixture thereof; and a non-aqueous discontinuous phase. The composition is made by mixing water and a fruit or vegetable juice to make an aqueous juice phase; preparing a nonaqueous mixture of at least one thickener; at least one hydrophobic solvent, wax or oil; and an emulsifier to make a hydrophobic phase; mixing the hydrophobic phase and the aqueous juice phase to form a uniform emulsion; and optionally adding at least one component selected from the group consisting of tanning accelerators, bronzers, and a mixture thereof to the uniform emulsion.