Abstract: A styling device for hair, comprising protrusions, wherein the protrusions comprise a blend of a high molecular weight polyethylene oxide and a water insoluble polymer.

Abstract: A hair cleaning implement in the form of a laminate with surface properties specifically tailored to improve sebum removal from hair. The implement includes a nonwoven material joined to a film to form a laminate and a plurality of discrete protrusions extending from the surface of the nonwoven material. The protrusions are configured to provide the desired surface properties to the implement.

Abstract: A hair cleaning implement in the form of a laminate with surface properties specifically tailored to improve sebum removal from hair. The implement includes a nonwoven material joined to a film to form a laminate and a plurality of discrete protrusions extending from the surface of the nonwoven material. The protrusions are configured to provide the desired surface properties to the implement.

Abstract: A hair care composition is provided imparting enhanced shine to hair comprising a) from about 0.1% to about 10.0% by weight of the composition of a non-volatile polysiloxane fluid; b) from about 0.02% to about 5.0% by weight of the composition of a surfactant mixture comprising a shining surfactant and a secondary surfactant, wherein the shining surfactant is a polyether siloxane copolymer; c) from about 0.003% to about 0.6% by weight of the composition of a rheology modifier comprising an acrylic acid/Vinyl ester copolymer; and d) a carrier suitable for the application to hair wherein the composition is free of ethanol and the viscosity s less than 7 Pa*s. Further a method is provided comprising spraying the composition with a particle size in the range of from about 0.01 ?m to about 10 ?m, wherein the resulting film is in the range of from about 100 nm to about 500 nm after drying.

Abstract: A composition directed to an aqueous hair leave-on composition for hair frizz reduction comprising from about 0.15% to about 12.0% of a moisture control material or mixture of moisture control materials wherein the moisture control material is selected from one or more of the following class: Class I having the structure selected from: wherein R? is —COOY, sulfonic acid, or C?CH—COOY, Y is hydrogen or a metal ion, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, propyl, vinyl, allyl, methoxy, ethoxy, hydroxyl, halogen, sulfate, sulfonate, nitro, or —CH?CH—COOR, and wherein the moisture control material is an acidic material and further wherein the moisture control material has a % Protein binding higher than 20 and Molecular Volume lower than 500 and Partition coefficient octanol to water (log P) lower than 3 and hydrogen binding higher than 10 and pKa lower than 5.0.

Abstract: A method is provided which provides shine to hair comprising spraying a leave-on composition to hair with a particle size in the range of from about 0.01 ?m to about 10 ?m, wherein the resulting film at the dried hair is in the range of from about 100 nm to about 500 nm and more than 25% of the hair fibers are covered. The oil-in water polysiloxane emulsion shows a viscosity of less than 7 Pa*s and a pH value from about 4 to about 8. The emulsion comprises about 0.1% to about 10% by weight of a non-volatile polysiloxane fluid and from about 0.003% to about 0.6% by weight of a rheology modifier, wherein less than 0.015 g of the non-volatile polysiloxane fluid are applied per gram hair.

Abstract: A hair care composition is provided imparting enhanced shine to hair comprising a) from about 0.1% to about 10.0% by weight of the composition of a non-volatile polysiloxane fluid; b) from about 0.02% to about 5.0% by weight of the composition of a surfactant mixture comprising a shining surfactant and a secondary surfactant, wherein the shining surfactant is a polyether siloxane copolymer; c) from about 0.003% to about 0.6% by weight of the composition of a rheology modifier comprising an acrylic acid/Vinyl ester copolymer; and d) a carrier suitable for the application to hair wherein the composition is free of ethanol and the viscosity s less than 7 Pa*s. Further a method is provided comprising spraying the composition with a particle size in the range of from about 0.01 ?m to about 10 ?m, wherein the resulting film is in the range of from about 100 nm to about 500 nm after drying.

Abstract: A method is provided which provides shine to hair comprising spraying a leave-on composition to hair with a particle size in the range of from about 0.01 ?m to about 10 ?m, wherein the resulting film at the dried hair is in the range of from about 100 nm to about 500 nm and more than 25% of the hair fibers are covered. The oil-in water polysiloxane emulsion shows a viscosity of less than 7 Pa*s and a pH value from about 4 to about 8. The emulsion comprises about 0.1% to about 10% by weight of a non-volatile polysiloxane fluid and from about 0.003% to about 0.6% by weight of a rheology modifier, wherein less than 0.015 g of the non-volatile polysiloxane fluid are applied per gram hair.

Abstract: An aqueous hair leave-on composition directed to an aqueous hair leave-on composition for hair frizz reduction comprising from about 0.15% to about 12.0% of a moisture control material or mixture of moisture control materials wherein the moisture control material is selected from one or more of the following class: 1) Class II having the structure selected from: wherein R is hydrogen or metal ion, R6 is methyl, ethyl, propyl, alkenyl or phenyl having less than 12 carbon atoms and wherein R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, R12 are hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, propyl, phenyl, hydroxyl, methoxy or ethoxy groups; an alcohol wherein R13 is an alkyl, alkenyl, straight or branched carbon chains and; and wherein R14 is hydrogen, hydroxyl, alkyl, methyl, ethyl and propyl wherein the structure of such alcohol contains less than 20 total carbon atoms; c) alcohol comprising an unsaturated double bond in the C2 position.

Abstract: A composition directed to an aqueous hair leave-on composition for hair frizz reduction comprising from about 0.15% to about 12.0% of a moisture control material or mixture of moisture control materials wherein the moisture control material is selected from one or more of the following class: Class I having the structure selected from: wherein R? is —COOY, sulfonic acid, or C?CH—COOY, Y is hydrogen or a metal ion, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, propyl, vinyl, allyl, methoxy, ethoxy, hydroxyl, halogen, sulfate, sulfonate, nitro, or —CH?CH—COOR, and wherein the moisture control material is an acidic material and further wherein the moisture control material has a % Protein binding higher than 20 and Molecular Volume lower than 500 and Partition coefficient octanol to water (log P) lower than 3 and hydrogen binding higher than 10 and pKa lower than 5.0.

Abstract: Hair care and styling compositions that can provide shine, frizz control and temporary styling benefits. More specifically, it relates to hair treatment compositions that comprise of viscoelastic particles in an aqueous carrier or a mixture of water with organic or silicone carrier.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sanitary napkin for wearing adjacent the pudendal region, the sanitary napkin having a skin care composition applied thereon, wherein the sanitary napkin has a caliper less than about 5.0 mm. The skin care composition can have from about 0.001% to about 0.1% by weight of hexamidine, from about 0.001% to about 10% by weight of zinc oxide, from about 0.01% to about 10% by weight of niacinamide, and a carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pigmented emulsion cosmetic compositions containing emulsifying silicone elastomers that provide a natural appearance to the skin upon application. In particular, these cosmetic compositions are formulated such that agglomeration of the pigment upon application to the skin is minimized.

Abstract: A method of dispersing a solid particles in a hydrophobic solvent is disclosed. The method utilizes an acrylate copolymer containing long siloxane chains to provide stable dispersions of solid particles in hydrophobic solvents having a solubility parameter of about 8 or less, such as a silicone fluid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pigmented emulsion cosmetic compositions containing emulsifying silicone elastomers that provide a natural appearance to the skin upon application. In particular, these cosmetic compositions are formulated such that agglomeration of the pigment upon application to the skin is minimized.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pigmented emulsion cosmetic compositions containing emulsifying silicone elastomers that provide a natural appearance to the skin upon application. In particular, these cosmetic compositions are formulated such that agglomeration of the pigment upon application to the skin is minimized.

Abstract: Stable personal care composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 15% of a non-emulsifying crosslinked siloxane elastomer; from about 0.1% to about 15% of an emulsifying crosslinked siloxane elastomer; from about 1% to about 40% of an elastomer solvent; less than 0.1% of a solidifying agent; an aqueous phase comprising from about 0.0001% to about 10%, by weight of the composition, of a hydrophilic colorant; whereupon application of shear force to the composition a visibly enhanced aqueous phase is visibly separated from the non-aqueous phase.

Abstract: The present invention relates to particle stabilizing compositions suitable for use in fabric care products, home care products, diapers, incontinence articles, feminine care products, pharmaceuticals, oral care products, antiperspirants, deodorants, personal cleansing products, skin care products and hair care products comprising: a) an emulsion comprising from about 1% to about 99% by weight of the emulsion of an internal phase and from about 1% to about 99% by weight of the emulsion of an external phase; b) a charged species that is present in the emulsion; and c) charged insoluble solid particles which are dispersed in the emulsion wherein the charged species possesses a charge which is opposed to that of the charged insoluble solid particles and wherein essentially all of the charged species and charged insoluble solid particles accumulate at the interface of the emulsion and wherein Brownian motion is not exhibited by the charged insoluble solid particles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cleansing composition suitable for topical application to human skin, more particularly to an oil-based cleansing composition containing a silicone elastomer gelling agent for removal of make-up from the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to silicone elastomer emulsion cosmetic compositions that comprise an internal phase the further includes a colorant. These compositions are intended to deliver such colorant ingredients to the skin of the user in such a manner as to provide a smooth and even colored appearance. In particular, the present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising an emulsion that further comprises: a) a continuous aqueous phase comprising: 1) from about 0.1% to about 10%, by weight of the composition, of a non-emulsifying crosslinked siloxane elastomer; b) a dispersed oil phase comprising: 1) from about 1% to about 25%, by weight of the composition, of an oil compatible colorant; and 2) from about 0.01% to about 20%, by weight of the composition, of a binder; and c) from about 0.01% to about 15%, by weight of the composition, of an emulsifier.