Abstract: The present invention relates to a rinse-off antimicrobial cleansing composition comprising from about 0.001% to about 5% of an antimicrobial active, from about 1% to about 80% of an anionic surfactant, from about 0.1% to about 12% of a proton donating agent; from about 0.1% to about 30% of a deposition aid; and from about 3% to about 98.8% of water, wherein the composition is adjusted to a pH of from about 3.0 to about 6.0, wherein the rinse-off antimicrobial cleansing composition has a Gram Negative Residual Effectiveness Index of greater than about 0.3, and wherein the rinse-off antimicrobial cleansing composition has a Mildness Index of greater than 0.3. The invention also encompasses methods for cleansing skin and providing residual effectiveness versus Gram negative bacteria using these products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rinse-off antimicrobial cleansing composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 5% of an antimicrobial active, from about 8% to about 18% of an anionic surfactant, from about 2% to about 12% of a proton donating agent; from about 1% to about 30% of a lipophilic skin moisturizing agent; from about 0.1% to about 4% of a stabilizer; and from about 35% to about 88.8% of water. At least about 67% of the anionic surfactant comprises a mixture of Class A and Class C surfactant. The weight ratio of Class A surfactant to Class C surfactant ranges from about 5:1 to about 1:2. The composition is adjusted to a pH of from about 3.5 to about 4.5.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for sanitizing and moisturizing skin surfaces. Such compositions an effective amount of sanitizing agent to kill or reduce the growth of microorganisms; a lipophilic skin moisturizing agent; an effective amount of a degreasing agent selected from the group consisting of: silicones, wax materials, powders, fluorochemicals and mixtures thereof; optionally a thickener, a humectant, a perfume; and water. The skin sanitizing compositions of the present invention are suitable for use in leave-on or rinse-off products.

Abstract: Disclosed are topical compositions which provide good coverage of skin imperfections, e.g., pores and uneven skin tone, while retaining a natural skin appearance. The compositions contain a particulate material having a refractive index of at least about 2, e.g., TiO2.

Abstract: Liquid personal cleansing compositions which comprise a complex coascervate, a lipophilic skin moisturizing agent, a stabilizer, a lathering surfactant and water are disclosed. The complex coascervate comprises particles having a particle size distribution such that at least about 10% by weight of the particles have a diameter of at least about 20 microns. The particles comprising the complex coascervate comprise 1) a polycation having a minimum filtrate with of about 10 grams, and 2) a polyanion. The complex coascervate is essentially free of cross-linking agent.

Abstract: Disclosed are topical compositions which are useful for providing essentially immediate improvements in skin appearance, e.g., good coverage of skin imperfections, e.g., pores and uneven skin tone, in addition to chronic improvements in skin appearance, while retaining a natural skin appearance. The compositions contain a particulate material having a refractive index of at least about 2, e.g., TiO.sub.2, and an active for regulating skin condition following multiple topical applications of the composition. Preferred actives include Vitamin B.sub.3 compounds and retinoids.

Abstract: Disclosed are topical compositions which provide good coverage of skin imperfections, e.g., pores and uneven skin tone, while retaining a natural skin appearance. The compositions contain a particulate material having a refractive index of at least about 2, e.g., TiO.sub.2.

Abstract: Liquid personal cleansing compositions which comprise from about 1% to about 35% of encapsulated lipophilic skin moisturizing agents, from about 0.1% to about 5% of a stabilizer, from about 5% to about 30% of a lathering surfactant and water are disclosed. The encapsulated lipophilic skin moisturizing agent comprises a lipophilic skin moisturizing agent encapsulated within a complex coascervate comprising a polycation and a polyanion. The lipophilic skin moisturizing agent comprises droplets having a particle size distribution such that at least about 10% by weight of the droplets have a diameter of at least about 100 microns. The encapsulated lipophilic skin moisturizing agent is essentially free of cross-linking agent.

Abstract: A process for preparing liquid personal cleansing compositions which provides enhanced perfume deposition on the skin and which provides increased on-skin fragrance longevity. The liquid personal cleansing compositions contain from about 0.01% to about 5% of a cationic polymer; from about 1% to about 80% of an anionic surfactant; from about 0.01% to about 5% of a volatile perfume; and water. The ratio of the cationic polymer to the anionic surfactant ranges from about 1:100 to about 1:2. The process involves first forming a premix comprising the cationic polymer, the volatile perfume and water, and then adding the premix to a personal cleansing base composition which comprises anionic surfactant and water.

Abstract: Liquid personal cleansing compositions which comprise a complex coacervate, a lipophilic skin moisturizing agent, a stabilizer, a lathering surfactant and water are disclosed. The complex coacervate comprises particles having a particle size distribution such that at least about 10% by weight of the particles have a diameter of at least about 20 microns. The particles comprising the complex coacervate comprise 1) a polycation having a minimum filtrate with of about 10 grams, and 2) a polyanion. The complex coacervate is essentially free of cross-linking agent.

Abstract: Disclosed are liquid personal cleansing compositions comprising a specific surfactant component comprising an ethoxylated alkyl sulfate surfactant having from about 1 to about 8 moles of ethoxylation and an amphoteric surfactant, a select soluble cellulosic cationic organic polymer, and a volatile perfume.

Abstract: Liquid personal cleansing compositions which provide enhanced perfume deposition on the skin and which provide increased on-skin fragrance longevity. The liquid personal cleansing compositions contain from about 0.5% to about 5% of a cationic material, from about 1% to about 80% of an anionic surfactant, from about 0.01 to about 5% of a volatile perfume, and water. The ratio of cationic polymer to the anionic surfactant ranges from about 1:15 to about 1:5.

Abstract: Personal cleansing bar compositions which contain a fragrance-releasing complex and a bar carrier. The fragrance-releasing complex contains a hydrophilic inorganic porous fragrance carrier and a fragrance impregnated within the fragrance carrier. The ratio of the fragrance:fragrance carrier ranges from about 5:1 to about 1:10.

Abstract: A method for preparing moisturizing liquid personal cleansing compositions comprising preparing an encapsulated lipophilic skin moisturizing agent, mixing the encapsulated lipophilic skin moisturizing agent into a liquid personal cleansing matrix, and processing and packaging the resulting mixture. The final liquid personal cleansing composition product comprises a lipophilic skin moisturizing agent comprised of droplets having a particle size distribution such that at least about 10% by weight of the droplets have a diameter of greater than about 100 microns.