Abstract: Disclosed herein is a sunscreen composition(s) comprising (i) at least one sunscreen active ingredient(s); (ii) at least one copolymer of vinyl pyrrolidone (VP) and styrene; and (iii) at least one pharmaceutically or cosmetically or dermatologically acceptable excipient. Also disclosed is a method of protecting human skin and animal skin against damages caused by ultra-violet (UV) radiations from the sun rays.

Abstract: A skin care composition comprising: (i) a medium having a mixture of two or more immiscible phases; (ii) 0.1 wt. % to 10 wt. % of a terpolymer of vinyl pyrrolidone/acrylic acid/lauryl methacrylate having a relative viscosity of at least 3.3 cps; and (iii) 0.1 wt. % to 20 wt. % of at least one cosmetically/dermatologically acceptable skin care additive; wherein the skin care composition is free from surfactant(s), also discloses about skin care composition comprising surfactants. Other important embodiments of this application disclose about specific sun care compositions with surfactants/without surfactants system. In another embodiment, it also discloses about a method for providing an enhanced care to skin of humans or animals employing various compositions that are disclosed in this application.

Abstract: Compositions comprising sun-care actives and self adapting polymers are disclosed. Self adapting polymers align themselves with the hydrophilic group pointing to the surface during application thus delivering an aesthetically pleasing surface to the consumers with a pleasant after feel. These polymers then rearrange upon contact with water so that the hydrophobic groups now point to the surface which then increases the water resistance of the formulation.

Abstract: The invention provides non-aqueous compositions comprising film forming polymers comprising repeating units derived from: (a) at least one monomer comprising at least one functionalized or unfunctionalized acryloyl moiety and at least one lactam moiety; (b) at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of functionalized and unfunctionalized C1-C7 alkyl (alk)acrylates, C1-C7 alkyl (alk)acrylamides, and combinations thereof; and (c) at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of functionalized and unfunctionalized C8-C60 alkyl (alk)acrylates, C8-C60 (alk)alkyl acrylamides, and combinations thereof. The invention further provides applications of these compositions in various industrial arts, particularly in personal care. The invention furthermore provides water-resistant non-aqueous personal care compositions. Variables a, b and c are described herein.

Abstract: A photo protective topical composition, comprising: (i) at least one functional active; and (ii) at least one solubilizing compound having the structure of Formula I: wherein R is C5-C10 cycloalkyl or linear or branched alkylcycloalkyl, wherein the ring size is C5-C7; R1, R2, and R3 are each independently selected from the group consisting of H, and linear or branched C1-C4 alkyl, provided that at least two of R1, R2, R3 are H; wherein the solubilizing compound is present in an amount effective to solubilize said functional active. Also disclosed is a method for treating skin, lips, nails, hair, ears, eyelashes, eyebrows and/or scalp with an effective amount of composition.

Abstract: Sun-care products are described that protect from UV radiation and do not turn white when applied to wet skin. The sun-care product may comprise (A) a cosmetically-acceptable, substantially non-aqueous vehicle, and (B) a UV active, wherein said non-aqueous vehicle comprises alcohol in an amount of 50% (w/w) or less based on the weight of the sun-care product and an ester wherein said non-aqueous vehicle comprises at least 10%>by weight esters based on the total weight of the non-aqueous vehicle and said sun-care product is substantially non-whitening upon application to wet skin.

Abstract: The invention provides polymers comprising repeating units derived from (a) from 16% by weight to about 35% by weight of said polymer of at least one N-vinyl lactam monomer; (b) at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of functionalized and unfunctionalized C1-C6 alkyl (meth)acrylates, C1-C6 alkyl (meth)acrylamides and combinations thereof; and (c) at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of functionalized and unfunctionalized C8-C30 branched alkyl (meth)acrylates, C8-C30 branched alkyl (meth)acrylamides, and combinations thereof; wherein the polymer has a glass transition temperature of greater than about 45° C. The invention further provides various compositions, such as, personal care, sun care, coatings, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the polymers described herein. The invention furthermore provides water-resistant sun care compositions comprising the polymers described herein. Subscripts x, y and z are described herein.

Abstract: Disclosed are new and improved antiperspirant/deodorant compositions and methods of reducing perspiration, where the new and improved antiperspirant/deodorant compositions contain a water dispersible organic polymer and can reduce the concentration of active antiperspirant ingredients while maintaining antiperspirant efficacy.

Abstract: The invention provides non-aqueous compositions comprising film forming polymers comprising repeating units derived from: (a) at least one monomer comprising at least one functionalized or unfunctionalized acryloyl moiety and at least one lactam moiety; (b) at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of functionalized and unfunctionalized C1-C7 alkyl (alk)acrylates, C1-C7 alkyl (alk)acrylamides, and combinations thereof; and (c) at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of functionalized and unfunctionalized C8-C60 alkyl (alk)acrylates, C8-C60 (alk)alkyl acrylamides, and combinations thereof. The invention further provides applications of these compositions in various industrial arts, particularly in personal care. The invention furthermore provides water-resistant non-aqueous personal care compositions. Variables a, b and c are described herein.

Abstract: A photo protective topical composition, comprising: (i) at least one functional active; and (ii) at least one solubilizing compound having the structure of Formula I: wherein R is C5-C10 cycloalkyl or linear or branched alkylcycloalkyl, wherein the ring size is C5-C7; R1, R2, and R3 are each independently selected from the group consisting of H, and linear or branched C1-C4 alkyl, provided that at least two of R1, R2, R3 are H; wherein the solubilizing compound is present in an amount effective to solubilize said functional active. Also disclosed is a method for treating skin, lips, nails, hair, ears, eyelashes, eyebrows and/or scalp with an effective amount of composition.

Abstract: The invention provides polymers comprising repeating units derived from (a) from 16% by weight to about 35% by weight of said polymer of at least one N-vinyl lactam monomer; (b) at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of functionalized and unfunctionalized C1-C6 alkyl (meth)acrylates, C1-C6 alkyl (meth)acrylamides and combinations thereof; and (c) at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of functionalized and unfunctionalized C8-C30 branched alkyl (meth)acrylates, C8-C30 branched alkyl (meth)acrylamides, and combinations thereof; wherein the polymer has a glass transition temperature of greater than about 45° C. The invention further provides various compositions, such as, personal care, sun care, coatings, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the polymers described herein. The invention furthermore provides water-resistant sun care compositions comprising the polymers described herein. Subscripts x, y and z are described herein.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention there is provided an oil-in-water emulsion sunscreen composition comprising (a) a UV active, (b) a first emulsifier having an HLB value less than 5 and (c) optionally a second emulsifier having an HLB value greater than 5 present in an amount of less than 0.2% w/w of the composition. The oil-in-water sunscreen composition is characterized by the absence of an emulsifiable polymer and is capable of providing little to no whitening when applied to wet skin.

Abstract: Antiperspirant/deodorant compositions have lower, or even zero amounts of aluminum and/or zirconium antiperspirant actives. A polymer having one or more anhydride and/or diacid moieties, such as succinic (maleic) anhydride and/or diacid. The antiperspirant/deodorant compositions comprise a polymer with a non-zero acid value and a cationic species, which may be a cationic polymer, cationic molecule, cation, and/or a cationic carrier. Product are formed for the antiperspirant/deodorant composition, as well as a method of treating perspiration.

Abstract: Antiperspirant/deodorant compositions have lower, or even zero amounts of aluminium and/or zirconium antiperspirant actives. A polymer having one or more anhydride and/or diacid moieties, such as succinic (maleic) anhydride and/or diacid. The antiperspirant/deodorant compositions comprise a polymer with a non-zero acid value and a cationic species, which may be a cationic polymer, cationic molecule, cation, and/or a cationic carrier. Product are formed for the antiperspirant/deodorant composition, as well as a method of treating perspiration.

Abstract: Sun-care products are described that protect from UV radiation and do not turn white when applied to wet skin. The sun-care product may comprise (A) a cosmetically-acceptable, substantially non-aqueous vehicle, and (B) a UV active, wherein said non-aqueous vehicle comprises alcohol in an amount of 50% (w/w) or less based on the weight of the sun-care product and an ester wherein said non-aqueous vehicle comprises at least 10%>by weight esters based on the total weight of the non-aqueous vehicle and said sun-care product is substantially non-whitening upon application to wet skin.

Abstract: Disclosed are new and improved antiperspirant/deodorant compositions and methods of reducing perspiration, where the new and improved antiperspirant/deodorant compositions contain a water dispersible organic polymer and can reduce the concentration of active antiperspirant ingredients while maintaining antiperspirant efficacy.

Abstract: The present application provides compositions having a keto-enol UV absorber, such as avobenzone, stabilized from forming iron complexes. The stabilization is provided by a chelating polymer derived from at least one monomer having lactam or carboxylic acid functionality. In one embodiment, the compositions are sunscreens that resist staining fabrics when washed in hard water. In another embodiment, the compositions also comprise one or more iron-containing adjuvants, such as colorants, dyes, and pigments. By stabilizing the UV absorber, cosmetics can be formulated that impart broad-spectrum UV-A protection to the user. Additional ingredients can be added to the formulation, like other UV absorbers (for even broader UV-A and UV-B protection), moisturizers, actives, conditioning agents, and rheology modifiers.

Abstract: Compositions comprising sun-care actives and self adapting polymers are disclosed. Self adapting polymers align themselves with the hydrophilic group pointing to the surface during application thus delivering an aesthetically pleasing surface to the consumers with a pleasant after feel. These polymers then rearrange upon contact with water so that the hydrophobic groups now point to the surface which then increases the water resistance of the formulation.

Abstract: A non-aqueous, heterogeneous polymerization process comprises heating a reaction mixture of about 5-70%, preferably 10-50%, by weight, of a vinyl amide monomer in an oil as solvent, and a water-soluble cosolvent, and a free radical initiator, optionally in the presence of a crosslinking agent and/or a surfactant, wherein the oil solvent is present in an amount sufficient to keep the resultant polymer in a stirrable state throughout the polymerization. The polymer reaction product is capable of forming a uniform emulsion or gel upon addition of water thereto.

Abstract: A stable medicated animal care formulation including, by weight; (a) 0.1-10% of an active agricultural ingredient, of an animal care and/or veterinary reagents, (b) 0.0002-40% of a microemulsion concentrate including: (i) 0-10% of a castor oil ethoxylate or tristyryl phenol ethoxylate, (ii) 0-1% of an ethoxylated phosphoric acid as pH buffer, (iii) 0.0002-4% of a N—C8-C18 alkyl pyrrolidone and (iv) 0-6% of a N—C1-C4 alkyl pyrrolidone, (c) a surfactant with shampoo properties, and (d) water, wherein (c)+(d) is 50-99.4%.