Abstract: A visually clear dentifrice composition comprising about 20 to 70% by weight of humectant solids, about 5 to 50% by weight of an abrasive, and water,(a) the humectant solids comprising a hydrogenated hydrolyzed polysaccharide wherein said hydrogenated hydrolyzed polysaccharide contains 25% or less maltitol and at least about 30% by weight of oligosaccharides with at least three glucose units;(b) said abrasive being capable of:(i) cleaning and polishing human teeth without damaging said teeth, and of(ii) forming a clear gel when combined with the humectant system,(c) the amount of water and the distribution of the molecular weights of said hydrogenated hydrolyzed polysaccharide being such as to render the dentifrice composition translucent or transparent.

Abstract: A freely pourable, substantially homogeneous shampoo composition with superior foaming properties and stability is disclosed.The shampoo comprises:(a) about 15 to about 70% by weight of a water-miscible saccharide;(b) about 20 to about 75% by weight water;(c) about 0.1 to about 30% by weight of at least one nonionic or cationic hair grooming agent; and(d) about 3 to about 60% by weight of an anionic detergent;and has a viscosity of about 400 to about 6,000 cps at 25.degree. C.

Abstract: There is disclosed in this specification an improved composition for reducing dental plaque and calculus formation, comprising zinc ions and an organoleptically acceptable enzyme, which may be a protease, carbohydrase, or lipase, or mixtures of these enzymes.

Abstract: There is disclosed in this specification an improved composition for reducing dental plaque and calculus formation, comprising zinc ions and an organoleptically acceptable enzyme, which may be a protease, carbohydrase, or lipase, or mixtures of these enzymes.

Abstract: A physiologically acceptable, germicide free antibacterial liquid mouthwash and methods for its use is disclosed. The mouthwash comprises water, ethanol, an essential oil flavor mixture and about 0.1 to about 0.6 percent of an alkyl sulfate anionic surfactant mixture of C.sub.12 and C.sub.14 sulfates wherein the ratio of C.sub.12 to C.sub.14 alkyl sulfates is in the range of about 75:1 to about 1:1. Additional ingredients which may be incorporated within specific ranges include nonionic emulsifiers, humectants, alkali metal halides, buffering salts, sweetening agents and colorants.

Abstract: An improved method for the control of calculus is disclosed employing one or more insoluble zinc compounds as the active agent. Dentifrice formulations and mouthwash formulations for use in the novel method are also disclosed. The mouthwash compositions comprise from 1/10% to about 25% by weight of the zinc compound while the dentifrice compositions comprise 1/4% to about 25% by weight of said compound.

Abstract: There is disclosed in this specification an improved composition for reducing dental plaque and calculus formation, comprising zinc ions and an organoleptically acceptable enzyme, which may be a protease, carbohydrase, or lipase, or mixtures of these enzymes.

Abstract: A formulation and method for a pump spray or roll-on antiperspirant is disclosed which antiperspirant is characterized by having superior drying properties. The formulation comprises one or more alcohol-soluble aluminum chlorhydroxide compounds in combination with an alcohol vehicle and a selected silicone liquid.

Abstract: A formulation and method for a pump spray or roll-on antiperspirant is disclosed which antiperspirant is characterized by having superior drying properties while substantially eliminating clogging of the valve or roll ball. The formulation comprises one or more alcohol soluble aluminum chlorhydroxide compounds in combination with an alcohol vehicle and a selected mixture of silicone liquids or selected silicone liquids with silicone polyether copolymers.

Abstract: A toothpaste composition offering an improved luster to tooth enamel, comprising a mixture of alpha alumina trihydrate and precipitated amorphous silica in combination with a minor amount of anhydrous dicalcium phosphate or dicalcium phosphate dihydrate as a stabilizer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shampoo composition having dissolved therein a hair grooming agent, which agent becomes insoluble upon dilution with water during shampooing, depositing on the hair to impart desirable properties to the hair, such as body, set, sheen and ease of combing. More particularly the present invention discloses a shampoo composition comprising a surfactant system, a solvant system, a hair grooming agent, soluble in the solvent and/or solvent surfactant/systems and insoluble in water, and, in preferred embodiments, a hair lubricant which may be dissolved or dispersed in the surfactant-solvent system or form part of a distinct phase in a multi-phase composition.