Abstract: The disclosure relates to natural oil-based petrolatum compositions and a method of making the same. The natural oil-based petrolatum composition includes the esterification product of: about 0.1 wt % to about 35 wt % a fatty acid dimer, about 5 wt % to about 30 wt % a C8 to C22 fatty acid, and about 65 wt % to about 95 wt % hydrogenated natural oil, wherein the natural based petrolatum product has an acid value of less than 25. Natural oil-based petrolatum compositions can be used in personal care products.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to natural oil-based petrolatum compositions and a method of making the same. The natural oil-based petrolatum composition includes the esterification product of: about 0.1 wt % to about 40 wt % a fatty acid dimer, about 99.9 wt % to about 60 wt % of one or more components selected from the group consisting of C1-C6 polyols, natural oils, fatty acids, and acyls glycerols, wherein the natural based petrolatum product has a cone penetration value of greater than 10 and a polydispersity index greater than 1.3. Natural oil-based petrolatum compositions can be used in personal care products.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to natural oil-based petrolatum compositions and a method of making the same. The natural oil-based petrolatum composition includes the esterification product of a pre-esterification mixture of: about 15 wt % to about 25 wt % a fatty acid dimer, about 15 wt % to about 25 wt % glycerin, and about 55 wt % to about 70 wt % hydrogenated natural oil, wherein the natural oil-based petrolatum product has an acid value of less than 5.0. Natural oil-based petrolatum compositions can be used in personal care products.

Abstract: The present application provides for novel anhydride substituted starches and their use in personal and home care products. The natural based starches disclosed are useful for the replacement of chemical surfactants in personal and home care products. The starches demonstrate the unique ability to create and maintain desired properties in these products. The anhydride substituted starches are particularly useful in replicating the foaming properties of standard chemical surfactants.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to natural oil-based petrolatum compositions and a method of making the same. The natural oil-based petrolatum composition includes the esterification product of: about 5 wt % to about 35 wt % a fatty acid dimer, about 20 wt % to about 55 wt % a C8 to C22 fatty acid substituted with one or more C1-C3 alkyl substituents, about 10 wt % to about 20 wt % glycerin, and about 20 wt % to about 40 wt % hydrogenated natural oil, wherein the natural based petrolatum product has an acid value of less than 10. Natural oil-based petrolatum compositions can be used in personal care products.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions comprising citrus fibers and 1,3-?-D-glucans, specifically scleroglucan, for use in the manufacture emulsions or aqueous mixtures for use in topical formulations. The invention further relates to processes for manufacturing an emulsion, or aqueous mixture, or topical formulation and to uses thereof, especially in personal care products.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for coloring or bleaching a hair comprising steps of: (a) applying a first formulation comprising a hair coloring agent or bleaching agent in the hair and (b) applying to the hair a second formulation comprising a hair composition of an amide and/or an alkyl ammonium carboxylate salt. The amide can be a monoamide and/or a bisamide.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of strengthening hair fibers using a hair composition comprising an amide and/or an alkyl ammonium carboxylate salt. The amide can be a monoamide and/or a bisamide. A method of protecting dyed hair color from fading or wash-out using the hair composition is also included.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of strengthening hair fibers using a hair composition comprising an amide and/or an alkyl ammonium carboxylate salt. The amide can be a monoamide and/or a bisamide. A method of protecting dyed hair color from fading or wash-out using the hair composition is also included.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of strengthening hair fibers using a hair composition comprising an amide and/or an alkyl ammonium carboxylate salt. The amide can be a monoamide and/or a bisamide. A method of protecting dyed hair color from fading or wash-out using the hair composition is also included.

Abstract: The presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates to a liquid home care composition comprising a mixed hydrophobically modified cationic polysaccharide comprising a polysaccharide backbone having at least one cationic group, at least one C3-C8 short chain hydrophobic group and at least one C9-C24 long chain hydrophobic group attached thereon; at least one surfactants, and at least one additive agent used on the liquid home care composition. The liquid home care composition is a single clear, transparent liquid.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for coloring or bleaching a hair comprising steps of: (a) applying a first formulation comprising a hair coloring agent or bleaching agent in the hair and (b) applying to the hair a second formulation comprising a hair composition of an amide and/or an alkyl ammonium carboxylate salt. The amide can be a monoamide and/or a bisamide.

Abstract: The presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates to a liquid home care composition comprising a mixed hydrophobically modified cationic polysaccharide comprising a polysaccharide backbone having at least one cationic group, at least one C3-C8 short chain hydrophobic group and at least one C9-C24 long chain hydrophobic group attached thereon; at least one surfactants, and at least one additive agent used on the liquid home care composition. The liquid home care composition is a single clear, transparent liquid.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of strengthening hair fibers using a hair composition comprising an amide and/or an alkyl ammonium carboxylate salt. The amide can be a monoamide and/or a bisamide. A method of protecting dyed hair color from fading or wash-out using the hair composition is also included.

Abstract: Disclosed are personal care cleansing compositions including: a) water; b) up to about 10 wt %, based on the total weight of the personal care cleansing composition, of a surfactant selected from the group consisting of an anionic surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant, a nonionic/anionic surfactant mixture, and combinations thereof; c) a rheology modifying polymer; d) a cationic-substituted guar; and e) a copolymer of acrylamidopropyltrimonium chloride and acrylamide; wherein the personal care cleansing composition is sulfate-free or substantially sulfate-free; and their use in personal care, such as hair care, is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides a hair care composition comprising a water-soluble, nonionic polymer of ethylene oxide and a water-soluble, nonionic cellulose ether.

Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous shampoo composition comprising: (i) one or more anionic cleansing surfactants; (ii) preferably, discrete, dispersed droplets of a water-insoluble conditioning agent with a mean droplet diameter (D3,2) of 4 micrometers or less; (iii) one or more cationic polymers (A) selected from cationically modified acrylamide polymers having a cationic charge density at pH7 of less than 1.0 meq per gram, cationically modified celluloses and mixtures thereof, and (iv) one or more cationic polymers (B) selected from cationically modified acrylamide polymers having a cationic charge density at pH7 of greater than 1.0 meq per gram, cationically modified polygalactomannans, and mixtures thereof, wherein the composition comprises a cationic polymer other than a cationically modified acrylamide polymer.

Abstract: The invention provides a hair conditioning composition comprising a cationic surfactant, a fatty material, a poly-galactomannan having hydrophilic and hydrophobic substituents, and an aqueous carrier. Compositions of the invention provide a superior viscosity profile.

Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous shampoo composition comprising: (i) one or more anionic cleansing surfactants; (ii) preferably, discrete, dispersed droplets of a water-insoluble conditioning agent with a mean droplet diameter (D3,2) of 4 micrometres or less; (iii) one or more cationic polymers (A) selected from cationically modified acrylamide polymers having a cationic charge density at pH7 of less than 1.0 meq per gram, cationically modified celluloses and mixtures thereof, and (iv) one or more cationic polymers (B) selected from cationically modified acrylamide polymers having a cationic charge density at pH7 of greater than 1.0 meq per gram, cationically modified polygalactomannans, and mixtures thereof, wherein the composition comprises a cationic polymer other than a cationically modified acrylamide polymer.

Abstract: The invention provides a hair care composition comprising a water-soluble, nonionic polymer of ethylene oxide and a water-soluble, nonionic cellulose ether.