Abstract: Described are methods for preparing compositions that include the steps of (a) premixing a cationic guar gum in water; (b) adding a surfactant component to the premix of (a); (c) adding about 1 to about 3 weight % of salt to the mixture obtained in (b); (d) applying shear to the mixture obtained in (c) at a shear rate not exceeding about 20 sec?1 to form a spherulite composition; and (f) mixing an oil phase with the spherulite composition. Also included are compositions prepared by this process.

Abstract: Spherulite-containing compositions are described, including compositions comprising a surfactant component, a salt, and an oil phase, wherein the surfactant component comprises (a) about 6 to about 8.25 weight % sodium trideceth sulfate; (b) about 1.8 to about 3.0 weight % of a structuring agent; (c) about 1.1 to about 3.0 weight % of a foam booster; (d) water; and (e) about 0.3 to about 0.8 weight % of a cationic guar gum.

Abstract: Structured personal care compositions comprising a clay are contemplated, as well as methods for using such compositions.

Abstract: 1. A composition which is at least substantially anhydrous and comprises a. At least one water immiscible emollient oil in sufficient quantity to provide emollience to skin, b. At least one emulsifying agent capable of forming an emulsion, in situ, on the skin with the above oil when water is added to the said composition, the said emulsifier in such quantities that the oil is substantially removed from the skin, c. A physical stabilization of the composition enhancing amount of a component selected from the group consisting of 1) At lease one wax, 2) At lease one oil gelling agent that is both water and oil insoluble, and 3) A mixture of 1 and 2.

Abstract: A skin composition which is at least substantially anhydrous and comprises a) At least one water immiscible emollient oil in sufficient quantity to provide emolliency to skin, b) At least one emulsifying agent capable of forming an emulsion, in situ, on the skin with the above oil when water is added to the said composition, the said emulsifier in such quantities that the oil is substantially removed from the skin, c) A water soluble, at least substantially insoluble in the composition skin exfoliative and/or skin polishing material in sufficient quantities to remove dead cells from the skin during application of the composition and, d) At least one wax in sufficient quantity to at least enhance the physical stabilization of the composition.

Abstract: Described are methods for preparing compositions that include the steps of (a) premixing a cationic guar gum in water; (b) adding a surfactant component to the premix of (a); (c) adding about 1 to about 3 weight % of salt to the mixture obtained in (b); (d) applying shear to the mixture obtained in (c) at a shear rate not exceeding about 20 sec?1 to form a spherulite composition; and (f) mixing an oil phase with the spherulite composition. Also included are compositions prepared by this process.

Abstract: Spherulite-containing compositions are described, including compositions comprising a surfactant component, a salt, and an oil phase, wherein the surfactant component comprises (a) about 6 to about 8.25 weight % sodium trideceth sulfate; (b) about 1.8 to about 3.0 weight % of a structuring agent; (c) about 1.1 to about 3.0 weight % of a foam booster; (d) water; and (e) about 0.3 to about 0.8 weight % of a cationic guar gum.

Abstract: Skin moisturizing formulations which can be administered in the bath or shower, depositing a thin layer of moisturizing agents on application, which is not rinsed off but remains to protect the skin from drying, resulting in smoother, softer skin feel; the formulations comprising polyvalent metal cations and fatty acids, which react on application in the shower or bath to form a thin deposit of insoluble salts, thereby enhancing the retention of moisturizing oils and conditioning agents.

Abstract: Novel spherulite-containing compositions are described. Methods for making spherulite-containing compositions are also described. Preferred embodiments include compositions comprising a surfactant component, a salt, and an oil phase, wherein the surfactant component comprises (a) about 6 to about 10 weight % sodium trideceth sulfate; (b) about 1.8 to about 3.0 weight % of a structuring agent; (c) about 1.1 to about 3.0 weight % of a foam booster; (d) water; and (e) about 0.2 to about 0.8 weight % of a cationic guar gum.

Abstract: A substantially anhydrous composition comprising: a) from about 20 to about 90 weight % of at least one water insoluble emollient oil; b) from about 0.5 to about 15 weight % of an ionic surfactant; c) from about 5 to about 40 weight % of an exfoliative and/or polishing material; and d) from about 0.5 to about 10 weight % of at least one oil gelling agent.

Abstract: 1. A composition which is at least substantially anhydrous and comprises a. At least one water immiscible emollient oil in sufficient quantity to provide emollience to skin, b. At least one emulsifying agent capable of forming an emulsion, in situ, on the skin with the above oil when water is added to the said composition, the said emulsifier in such quantities that the oil is substantially removed from the skin, c.

Abstract: A skin composition which is at least substantially anhydrous and comprises

Abstract: A composition useful in an area selected from the group consisting of personal care, household surface care and fabric care, which comprises

Abstract: A topical composition suitable for application to skin comprising an amount of antioxidant action vitamin and vitamin precursor sufficient to bring about an effect selected from the group consisting of a level of vitamin on the skin significantly above the amount of vitamin on normal vitamin untreated skin for a period of treating four hours after application of the said vitamin containing composition, a reduction of lipid peroxide levels brought about by an insult to the skin wherein the skin is treated with the said vitamin containing composition prior to said insult, a level of skin vitamin which is significantly above the level of vitamin on the skin brought about by oral ingestion of the vitamin, or a combination of any of a, b, or c.

Abstract: A solid cleansing composition comprising a. About 1 to about 90 wt. % soap, b. About 0.02 to about 2.0 wt. % of a Vitamin E precursor or mixture thereof, c. A Vitamin E precursor deposition effective amount of a cationic deposition polymer or mixture thereof, and d. From zero to the essential absence of Vitamin E.

Abstract: A solid cleansing composition comprising

Abstract: A topical composition suitable for application to skin comprising an amount of antioxidant action vitamin and vitamin precursor sufficient to bring about an effect selected from the group consisting of a level of vitamin on the skin significantly above the amount of vitamin on normal vitamin untreated skin for a period of treating four hours after application of the said vitamin containing composition, a reduction of lipid peroxide levels brought about by an insult to the skin wherein the skin is treated with the said vitamin containing composition prior to said insult, a level of skin vitamin which is significantly above the level of vitamin on the skin brought about by oral ingestion of the vitamin, or a combination of any of a, b, or c.

Abstract: An aqueous liquid composition comprising:a. a cleansing effective amount of a surfactant or mixture thereof;b. an antioxidant effective amount of a material selected from the group consisting of vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin A, a precursor of any of these said vitamins which is converted to the respective vitamin E, C and A when said precursor is contacted with skin, and mixtures thereof; andc.

Abstract: An aqueous liquid composition comprisinga) an anionic surfactant or mixtures thereof in cleansing effective quantities,b) a primary ethoxylated alcohol of the structure R(OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.n OH wherein R is an average alkyl of about 10 to about 14 carbon atoms, inclusive, and n is an average number of about 6 to about 10,c) a carbanilide antibacterial agent present in an antibacterial effective amount but no more than about 2 wt. % of the composition, the quantity of component c being in a wt. ratio to component b of about 1 to 6 to about 1 to 15, andd) the balance being water.