Abstract: A candle having a selectively and reversibly variable color pattern. In one embodiment, the candle comprises a solid transparent gel with a thermochromic or photochromic pigment dispersed evenly throughout. The candle main body changes from a first color to a second color, or from colored to transparent, or from transparent to colored, in response to heat or light from the candle flame, and reverts to the original color or absence of color upon extinguishing the flame. The candle comprises (a) a solid combustible matrix, and (b) a reversible thermochromic or photochromic composition blended into said solid combustible matrix.

Abstract: A photochromic hair coloring composition and a method for applying to hair a photochromic composition, for example, selectively to form a design, which is not visible indoors but becomes visible upon exposure to sunlight.

Abstract: An alcohol based antibacterial liquid formulation with high lathering properties, containing an antibacterial agent, an anionic surfactant, moisturizers, skin conditioners, and a high level of alcohol for frequent use in disinfecting the hands and body. More specifically, the present invention relates to a mild, lathering formulation having high content of a low carbon alcohol, an antibacterial agent and at the same time, having an anionic surfactant to make it lather. The formulation is designed to be used with water to enhance the lathering of the solution, while disinfecting at the same time.

Abstract: A topical flowable personal care product, and more specifically, a shower gel shampoo, body lotion, moisturizing cream, sunscreen, skin toner, or the like, exhibiting a thermochromic color change, preferably at a discrete temperature, preferably at a temperature between about 20° C. (room temperature) and about 37° C. (skin or shower-water temperature). The composition thus changes in response to body heat or the heat of a bath or shower.

Abstract: A composite article comprising a solid cosmetic formulation core, preferably of transparent glycerin soap, and a foamed polymer skin, preferably a sponge. The solid soap-core is preferably formulated to mimic the meat of a fruit such as an orange. The sponge-skin is preferably formulated to mimic the skin appropriate to the meat, for example, an orange peel. At least the meat and preferably also the skin part includes dyes and fragrances to impart the color and smell of the fruit being imitated. The composite article is produced either by forming the soap core, coating a sponge forming polymeric composition onto the soap core, and foaming and curing the coating to form a sponge skin on the soap core, or by first forming a hollow foamed polymer shell, introducing liquefied soap into the shell, and hardening the soap.