Abstract: Provided are hair treatment compositions comprising one or more polysaccharides and their use in improving hair strength.

Abstract: The present process is directed to a solvent-free process of expanding expandable polymeric hollow, fluid-filled microspheres.

Abstract: Disclosed is a shaving composition in the form of a post-foaming gel that contains a glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer. In particular the shaving composition comprises, in percent by weight, about 60% to about 93%, preferably about 70% to about 85%, water, about 2% to about 25%, preferably about 5% to about 20%, water dispersible (or soluble) surface active agent, about 1% to about 6%, preferably about 2% to about 5%, volatile post-foaming agent, and about 0.0005% to about 1%, preferably about 0.001% to about 0.1%, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.

Abstract: A skin composition for use with or without a device such as a razor or a light based device (e.g., a laser) is provided in the present invention. The composition when exposed to light having a red wavelength is capable of substantially transmitting or not substantially absorbing or reflecting the red wavelength of light to protect the skin. Ingredients in the composition may be segmented into functional groups: a drying group, a skin benefits group, a performance group and a carrier group where each group has respective functional agents or ingredients. A container encompassing the composition may be integrated with a razor or light based device for ease of dispensing. The composition is quick-drying. After evaporation, there may be one or more non-volatile components of the composition remaining on the skin providing skin benefits.