Abstract: This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising an effective amount of a basic amino acid in free or salt form, together with an anionic surfactant, and to methods of using and of making such compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides an oral care composition comprising: (a) at least one zinc ion source; and (b) at least two active ingredients, wherein said active ingredients are selected from one or more of the following groups: (i) monoterpenoid phenols; (ii) monoterpenoid aldehydes; (iii) sesquiterpenoid alcohols; (iv) active compounds from an extract of oregano; and (v) active compounds from an extract of rosemary.

Abstract: The invention provides antibacterial combinations of essential oils comprising bisabolol and one or more essential oils selected from citral, carvacrol, oregano extract, and rosemary, or comprising carvacrol and one or more essential oils selected from bisabolol, thymol, and rosemary, together with compositions, e.g., oral care compositions, comprising these combinations, and uses therefore.

Abstract: The invention provides antibacterial combinations of essential oils comprising bisabolol and one or more essential oils selected from citral, carvacrol, oregano extract, and rosemary, or comprising carvacrol and one or more essential oils selected from bisabolol, thymol, and rosemary, together with compositions, e.g., oral care compositions, comprising these combinations, and uses therefore.

Abstract: Described herein are preservative systems which prevent the growth of microorganisms in silica based dentifrices, compositions comprising the same; and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: An oral care (toothpaste) amalgam composition has first and second aqueous phases. The first phase has a measured pH of from about 7 to about 9 and contains 2,4,4?-trichloro-2?-hydroxydiphenyl ether and a methylvinyl ether-maleic anhydride copolymer antibacterial-enhancing agent for the ether. The second aqueous phase has a measured pH of from about 3.5 to about 6.5 and contains hydrogen peroxide and an antioxidant for the hydrogen peroxide. Sodium fluoride, silica, and sodium lauryl sulfate are optionally independently present in at least one of the first and second phases.

Abstract: A two component effervescent dentifrice composition, having a first alkali metal bicarbonate containing component which also contains a naturally occurring alkyl vanillyamide such as capsaicin and a second acid-containing dentifrice component; the first and second components being separated prior to use, whereupon when combined upon application to the teeth the dentifrice provides an enhanced sensory signal.

Abstract: A method for forming a striped dentifrice wherein a first dentifrice which appears unstriped when stored in a container having sidewalls at least a portion of which is transparent, is transformed into a striped dentifrice upon extrusion from the container, which method comprises storing the first dentifrice in the container provided with discharge means and striping means within the discharge means, sequentially filling the container with a striping dentifrice having a color which distinguishes the striping dentifrice from the first dentifrice, the striping dentifrice being stored in an area of the container separate from the first dentifrice, followed by filling the container with the first dentifrice, applying pressure on the dentifrices to cause the striping dentifrice to be applied to the first dentifrice within the container area in which the second dentifrice is stored and be simultaneously extruded together from the container, so that upon extrusion, the extruded dentifrice appears to have been magical