Abstract: This invention relates to rinse-off skin conditioning compositions comprising relatively low amounts of oil/emollient and relatively low amounts of aqueous phase stabilizer/structurant. Use of unsaturated fatty acid (or at least minimum amount of unsaturated fatty acid as percentage of total fatty acid) has been found to result in unexpectedly high hydration. In a second embodiment, use of branched fatty acid (at minimum amount branched as percentage of total) also results in superior hydration. Also mixtures of unsaturated and branched fatty acids can be used. In a second embodiment, the invention relates to method of enhancing hydration using compositions as noted.

Abstract: A mild, substantially isotropic skin cleansing solution was found to be able to suspend insoluble components and provide copious amounts of lather. The cleanser is formulated with synthetic anionic surfactants and a specific ratio of carboxylic acid(s) to hydrophobically modified cross-linked acrylate copolymer(s). The carboxylic acid and acrylate polymer combination were found to provide a synergistic effect on zero shear viscosity at 25 C in a specific pH and copolymer/acid concentration ratio range.

Abstract: The invention relates to substantially surfactant free gel compositions comprising hydrophobic and hydrophilic benefit agents. Unexpectedly, the applicants have found these agents deposit with greater substantivity from such liquid gel compositions relative to surfactant-containing lotion.

Abstract: A mild, substantially isotropic skin cleansing solution was found to be able to suspend insoluble components and provide copious amounts of lather. The cleanser is formulated with synthetic anionic surfactants and a specific ratio of carboxylic acid(s) to hydrophobically modified cross-linked acrylate copolymer(s). The carboxylic acid and acrylate polymer combination were found to provide a synergistic effect on zero shear viscosity at 25 C in a specific pH and copolymer/acid concentration ratio range.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substantially surfactant-free liquid compositions comprising moderate levels of oil. By limiting amount of oil and using aqueous phase structuring agent, it is possible to provide stable and optionally translucent compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of enhancing/providing deposition of benefit agents using substantially surfactant free gel compositions comprising these hydrophobic and hydrophilic benefit agents. The method provides or enhances benefits associated with the benefit agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to substantially surfactant free gel compositions comprising hydrophobic and hydrophilic benefit agents. Unexpectedly, the applicants have found these agents deposit with greater substantivity from such liquid gel compositions relative to surfactant-containing lotion.

Abstract: This invention relates to rinse-off skin conditioning compositions comprising relatively low amounts of oil/emollient and relatively low amounts of aqueous phase stabilizer/structurant. Use of unsaturated fatty acid (or at least minimum amount of unsaturated fatty acid as percentage of total fatty acid) has been found to result in unexpectedly high hydration. In a second embodiment, use of branched fatty acid (at minimum amount branched as percentage of total) also results in superior hydration. Also mixtures of unsaturated and branched fatty acids can be used. In a second embodiment, the invention relates to method of enhancing hydration using compositions as noted.

Abstract: This invention relates to rinse-off skin conditioning compositions comprising relatively low amounts of oil/emollient and relatively low amounts of aqueous phase stabilizer/structurant. Use of unsaturated fatty acid (or at least minimum amount of unsaturated fatty acid as percentage of total fatty acid) has been found to result in unexpectedly high hydration. In a second embodiment, use of branched fatty acid (at minimum amount branched as percentage of total) also results in superior hydration. Also mixtures of unsaturated and branched fatty acids can be used. In a second embodiment, the invention relates to method of enhancing hydration using compositions as noted.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substantially surfactant-free liquid compositions comprising moderate levels of oil. By limiting amount of oil and using aqueous phase structuring agent, it is possible to provide stable and optionally translucent compositions.

Abstract: A solid cosmetic composition is described including a water dissolvable solid carrier incorporating at least one cosmetic agent. The solid carrier is a destructurized starch material. Fragrance is applied topically onto the solid carrier. The compositions are best formed into tablets, pellets, beads or sheet articles. Particularly preferred is where the solid cosmetic composition and carrier are foamed.