Abstract: A stable flowable aqueous composition comprising at least two component surfactants, each component surfactant having a maximum solubility in water at which a saturated solution forms, wherein the total concentration of all surfactants present in the composition is greater than would be obtained by combining equivalent amounts of saturated solutions of the component surfactants; wherein at least one component surfactant includes a compound of formula (I): wherein R1 represents a C4-36 alkyl group; each of R2, R3, R4 and R5 independently represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-4 alkyl group and wherein at least one of R2, R3, R4 and R5 is not hydrogen and M? represents a cation.

Abstract: A stable flowable aqueous composition comprising at least two component surfactants, each component surfactant having a maximum solubility in water at which a saturated solution forms, wherein the total concentration of all surfactants present in the composition is greater than would be obtained by combining equivalent amounts of saturated solutions of the component surfactants; wherein at least one component surfactant includes a compound of formula (I): wherein R1 represents a C4-36 alkyl group; each of R2, R3, R4 and R5 independently represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-4 alkyl group and wherein at least one of R2, R3, R4 and R5 is not hydrogen and M? represents a cation.

Abstract: A novel ester of an optionally substituted aromatic acid (for example benzoic acid) and a branched C13 primary alcohol is suitable for use in providing improved cosmetic and personal care compositions including sunscreen, antiperspirant and deodorant compositions.

Abstract: Novel macadamia-lipid based esters, derivatives, surfactants and emollients are disclosed, as well as their use in the production of surface active derivatives or non-surface active esters and ester emollients. The esters, surfactants and fatty derivatives are useful as emollients, dispersants, emulsifiers, and conditioners for hair care and skin care products. For example, derivatives such as amides of Macadamia fatty triglycerides (“MFTG”)/Monoethanolamine; Acyl Amidopropyl Dimethyl Amines of MFTG as cationic surfactants; Betaines based on MFTG; Esters of MFTG based Fatty Acids and Isostearyl alcohol or PPG-3 Myristyl Ether or Ethoxylated C12-C15 Alcohol or Ethoxylated cetearyl alcohol; Quaternaries based on MFTG and Amino-propyl Dimethylamine; Sulfosuccinates based on MFTG-MEA Amides; and sulfosuccinates based on MFTG-Isopropanolamines have been prepared. Derivatives may also include those involving other reactive groups known to those skilled in the art.

Abstract: Phenylethyl benzoate for use in antiperspirant compositions, as well as an emollient additive, is disclosed. Personal care compositions such as antiperspirants, shampoos and hair conditioners comprising phenylethyl benzoate in the amount of from about 0.5% to about 50% by weight of the composition are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel benzoate, octanoate, and maleate esters of branched monomethyl C16-C17 alcohols, their process of manufacture and their use as a cosmetic ingredient for toiletry and cosmetic formulations is disclosed. The esters are useful for cosmetics and personal care cleansing products, such as skin and hair care products, and soaps.