Abstract: Oral care compositions comprising unique silica abrasives and methods for polishing and cleaning dental enamel using these oral care compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of whitening a person's teeth comprising treating the teeth with a whitening dentifrice and subsequently, but within a ten minute period thereafter, applying a self-supporting film of liquid bleaching product to said teeth, for a bleaching period of at least five minutes, preferably overnight. At the end of the bleaching period the whitening dentifrice can be used to remove residual bleaching product and the whole process repeated. The whitening dentifrice comprises a surface stain remover, selected from water-soluble polyphosphates, phosphonate polymers and dental abrasives having an RDA value greater than 120, which enhances the whitening effect. The bleaching product comprises a tooth bleaching agent and a liquid carrier and has a viscosity of less than 1000 mPa.s at a shear rate of 10s−1 and a temperature of 25° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to topical compositions for effecting an immediate improvement in the appearance and feel of skin, in addition to providing chronic improvements in skin appearance. The compositions comprise from 0.5% to 25% of a first particulate material having a refractive index of from 1.3 to 1.7, the particulate material being dispersed in the composition and having a median particle size of from 2 to 30 um, and an active effective for chronically regulating skin condition selected from Vitamin B3 compounds, retinoids, and mixtures thereof. Preferred emobodiments are oil in water emulsions further comprising a second particulate material having a larger particle size than the first.

Abstract: Oral care compositions comprising unique silica abrasives and methods for polishing and cleaning dental enamel using these oral care compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: A skin care composition in the form of an oil-in-water dispersion includes, by weight:a) from about 0.1% to about 20% of a silicone component comprising a silicone gum having a molecular weight of from about 200,000 to about 4,000,000;b) from about 2% to about 10% of an emulsifier capable of forming liquid crystals in water and comprising sucrose fatty acid ester and sorbitan fatty acid ester; andc) humectant;wherein at least a portion of the humectant is in the form of an admixture with a particulate carrier material, the weight ratio of humectant to carrier is from about 1:4 to about 3:1, and the particulate carrier is a cross-linked polymethacrylate copolymer.

Abstract: A skin care composition in the form of an oil-in-water dispersion or emulsion is disclosed. The composition contains an emulsifier capable of forming liquid crystals in water which comprises a fatty acid ester blend of sorbitan fatty acid ester and sucrose fatty acid ester. The ratio of primary oil phase to fatty acid ester blend is in the range of about 6:1 to about 1:1.

Abstract: A skin or hair care composition in the form of an aqueous gel comprising a humectant, a water-soluble polyglycerylmethacrylate lubricant, a hydrophilic gelling agent and a polyethyleneglycol glyceryl fatty ester surfactant. The compositions provide improved moisturization, skin feel and skin care benefits, reduced tack and residue characteristics together with excellent visual clarity, rub-in and absorption characteristics.

Abstract: A skin care composition in the form of an oil-in-water dispersion which comprises a silicone gum having a molecular weight of from about 200,000 to about 4,000,000 and wherein the composition additionally incorporates a fatty acid ester emulsifier based on a mixture of sorbitan acid ester and sucrose fatty acid ester. The composition provides improved moisturization, skin feel and skin care benefits and reduced greasiness, together with excellent rub-in and absorption characteristics.

Abstract: A skin care composition in the form of an oil-in-water dispersion comprising from 4% to 16% of a primary oil and a liquid crystal fatty acid ester emulsifier based on a mixture of sorbitan fatty acid ester and sucrose fatty acid ester. The composition provides improved moisturization, skin feel and skin care benefits, reduced greasiness, as well as excellent rub-in absorption characteristics.