Abstract: A convenient to use test method for comparing the relative affinity of surfactants for the skin employs a solid or semisolid matrix for associating a dye or pigment with the skin. The dye or pigment has an affinity to either the skin or a surfactant adsorbed on the skin during personal cleansing. The matrix may include a reagent soluble polymer film or temporary tattoo.

Abstract: Liquid lamellar cleansing compositions are described that contain synthetic surfactants, hydrophilic emollients and exfoliant particles where 80% or more of the particles have a major axis length of between 100 and 1000 microns. The combination of the mild surfactants, moisturizers, and exfoliants provide the user with simultaneous moisturization and exfoliation in a convenient liquid cleansing product.

Abstract: A method and kit is provided for removing hair. The method includes applying to an area of skin from which hair is to be removed a skin pretreatment composition that includes a lipophilic material. Thereafter applied onto the pretreated area is a depilatory composition including a keratin degrading agent in an effective amount to chemically react with hair to allow wipe-away removal. A kit is also provided which includes a skin pretreatment product formed with a skin pretreatment composition including a lipophilic material delivered to the skin by a carrier. The kit further includes a depilatory product having a depilatory composition with a keratin degrading agent chemically reactive with hair to weaken the hair for removal, the depilatory composition being delivered from a carrier.

Abstract: Liquid lamellar cleansing compositions are described that contain synthetic surfactants, hydrophilic emollients and exfoliant particles where 80% or more of the particles have a major axis length of between 100 and 1000 microns. The combination of the mild surfactants, moisturizers, and exfoliants provide the user with simultaneous moisturization and exfoliation in a convenient liquid cleansing product.

Abstract: A shaving cream composition and method is provided wherein the cream composition is packaged in an aerosol dispenser and includes a propellant system of dimethyl ether and hydrocarbon, an anionic surfactant, a fatty alcohol and a hydrophobic emollient. Total weight ratio of all hydrophobic emollients to all anionic surfactants ranges from about 50:1 to greater than about 1:1. An improved shaving experience is achieved through use of the dimethyl ether/hydrocarbon propellant, fatty alcohol and high level of hydrophobic emollient.

Abstract: An aqueous self-foaming liquid cleansing composition comprising a base lotion composition having a surfactant system containing an anionic surfactant, and a post-foaming agent, wherein the composition has a shear-thinning lamellar structure is described. In another embodiment, a low cost dispensing system is described for use with the inventive composition. In a futher embodiment, the inventive composition is substantially free of soap.