Abstract: Topical analgesic compositions comprising a topically administrable NSAID, a sensate agent and optionally a self-warming system, when administered to a patient in need thereof, provide significant improvements in the rate and extent of skin absorption, as well as impart a sensation of rapid and complete relief from pain.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition is provided which includes an alpha- or beta-hydroxycarboxylic acid at least partially neutralized and a taurate copolymer in a low pH system. The taurate copolymer improves skinfeel and provides viscosity to the system.

Abstract: A new moisturizing agent for personal care compositions is provided which is a mono-hydroxy substituted amine salt of a polymer with acid pendant groups. Particularly preferred are dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE) salts of the polymer.

Abstract: A personal care composition is provided which includes a fragrance formulated with at least one terpenoid ingredient, a malonic acid salt and a cosmetically acceptable carrier. The malonic acid salt stabilizes the terpenoids against degradation.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition is provided which includes a first amine present as a neutralized counterion salt of a C2-C40 carboxylic acid other than an alpha- or beta-hydroxycarboxylic acid, and a second amine having a molecular weight of at least 100. Use of the second amine serves to suppress any smelly odor which might arise from release of the first amine from its salt form during rub-in on a user's skin.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition is provided which includes as an active material a salt of malonic acid in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, wherein the composition exhibits a Flexibility Value greater than 1 according to the Porcine Skin Test.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition is provided which includes an organic sunscreen agent and at least one salt of a malonic acid. The malonate salt inhibits discoloration which may arise from the presence of the sunscreen agent. Of particular concern in forming color bodies is 4,4′-t-butyl-methoxydibenzoylmethane.

Abstract: A new moisturizing agent for personal care compositions is provided which is a mono-hydroxy substituted amine salt of a polymer with acid pendant groups. Particularly preferred are dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE) salts of the polymer.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition is provided which includes an alpha- or beta-hydroxycarboxylic acid at least partially neutralized and a taurate copolymer in a low pH system. The taurate copolymer improves skinfeel and provides viscosity to the system.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition is provided which includes a polysaccharide and a taurate copolymer in a low pH system. The combination of polysaccharide and copolymer provides for an adequate viscosity while imparting improved skinfeel to the system.

Abstract: A cosmetic sea salt scrub is provided which includes sodium sesquicarbonate and an oil. Sodium sesquicarbonate ordinarily is the major salt present and amounts of this salt relative to the oil may range from about 20:1 to about 5:1 by weight. Mineral oil is particularly preferred as the oil phase. Salt scrubs according to this invention are relatively uniform in composition, easily dispensed from a jar and spread uniformly on the skin.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition is provided which includes an organic sunscreen agent, a water-insoluble polymeric powder of porous particles, and an aqueous system wherein pH is less than 7. The porous particles remove the tackiness normally associated with organic sunscreen agents and low pH systems thereby providing a resultant composition of excellent skinfeel.

Abstract: A wiping article is provided which includes an effervescent cleanser composition held within a sachet, at least one wall of the sachet including at least one pleat. The presence of pleats allows expansion room within the sachet to accommodate effervescent action. It also results in an ergonomically pleasant pillow configuration. Advantageously, the sachet is formed of two sheets with the second sheet being relatively more rigid than the first sheet and non-pleated which permits easier graspability by a user's hand. Additionally, at least one of the sheets should be water permeable. In a preferred embodiment, the effervescent composition is an intimate mixture of an acid material such as citric acid and an alkaline material such as sodium bicarbonate. Water contact causes the combination to effervesce. Skin benefit agents may be included within the composition.