Abstract: Described herein, are personal care compositions comprising a surfactant system; an amino acid, e.g. taurine; and a deposition aid comprising a PVM/MA copolymer having a M.W. of from about 30,000 to about 1,000,000, or a vinylimidazolium vinyl pyrrolidone copolymer. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described.

Abstract: An antiperspirant and/or deodorant composition including from 0.01 weight % to 0.15 weight % flaxseed oil and from 0.5 weight % to 5.0 weight % taurine.

Abstract: Personal care compositions and methods of use are disclosed herein. A personal care composition is provided comprising: a skin protection system comprising: an amino acid complex; and optionally one or more antioxidants; a penetration enhancer; and a cosmetically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Personal care compositions and methods for treating one or more dry skin conditions are disclosed. The composition may include a carrier, one or more plant oils, and a source of Aloe vera. The one or more plant oils and the source of Aloe vera may each be present in an effective amount to increase natural moisturizing factors in skin when applied thereto. The method for treating the one or more dry skin conditions may include contacting the personal care composition with skin. Contacting the personal care composition with the skin may increase an amount of natural moisturizing factors in the skin and/or increase an amount of Caspase-14 in the skin.

Abstract: An antiperspirant and/or deodorant composition including from 0.01 weight % to 0.15 weight % flaxseed oil and from 0.5 weight % to 5.0 weight % taurine.

Abstract: An antiperspirant and/or deodorant composition including from 0.01 weight % to 0.15 weight % flaxseed oil and from 0.5 weight % to 5.0 weight % taurine.

Abstract: Personal care compositions and methods for increasing the production of natural moisturizing factors (NMFs) and increasing the production of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) in skin are provided. The personal care compositions may include a carrier and an effective amount of one or more sulfated polysaccharides to increase NMFs and AMPs in skin when applied to the skin.

Abstract: Personal care compositions and methods for increasing the production of natural moisturizing factors (NMFs) and increasing the production of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) in skin are provided. The personal care compositions may include a carrier, one or more plant oils, and one or more salts of pyrrolidone carboxylate. The one or more plant oils and the one or more salts of pyrrolidone carboxylate are each present in an effective amount to increase NMFs and AMPs in skin when applied to the skin.

Abstract: A bar soap composition is made from ingredients comprising: at least one cleanser chosen from soap and a first surfactant; and at least one taurate surfactant chosen from a salt of a fatty acid amide of taurine, a salt of a fatty acid amide of N-methyl taurine, and combinations thereof. The taurate surfactant is different than the first surfactant. The composition is in a solid bar form. Other personal care and home care products that include the taurate surfactants are also disclosed.

Abstract: Personal care compositions containing active ingredients and an anti-irritant combination of aloe and taurine are disclosed. Methods of preparing the personal care composition and uses of the personal care composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: Described herein, are personal care compositions comprising a surfactant system; an amino acid, e.g. taurine; and a deposition aid comprising a PVM/MA copolymer having a M.W. of from about 30,000 to about 1,000,000, or a vinylimidazolium vinyl pyrrolidone copolymer. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described.

Abstract: Personal care compositions including a naringin:zinc complex and methods for preparing and using the same are provided. The personal care compositions may include a carrier and a naringin:zinc complex having a 2:1 naringin to zinc molar ratio.

Abstract: Solid cleansing compositions and methods for the same are disclosed herein. The solid cleansing compositions may include a soap, a plant oil, and a hydrolyzed protein. The plant oil and the hydrolyzed protein may be present in an effective amount to maintain or increase hydration of skin. The plant oil may be or include a flaxseed oil, and the hydrolyzed protein may be or include a hydrolyzed milk protein.

Abstract: An antiperspirant and/or deodorant composition including from 0.01 weight % to 0.15 weight % flaxseed oil and from 0.5 weight % to 5.0 weight % taurine.

Abstract: Described herein, are personal care compositions comprising taurine in combination with arginine and glycine, and methods for using the compositions to effect reduction of skin irritation and or inflammation, and/or improving barrier repair of the skin.

Abstract: Described herein, are cleansing bar compositions comprising at least one cleanser chosen from soap and surfactant; taurine, in free or salt form; and at least one polymer. Methods of making using the cleansing bar compositions are also described.

Abstract: Personal care compositions containing active ingredients and an anti-irritant combination of aloe and taurine are disclosed. Methods of preparing the personal care composition and uses of the personal care composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: Described herein, are personal care compositions comprising taurine in combination with arginine and glycine, and methods for using the compositions to effect reduction of skin irritation and or inflammation, and/or improving barrier repair of the skin.

Abstract: Personal care compositions including a naringin:zinc complex and methods for preparing and using the same are provided. The personal care compositions may include a carrier and a naringin:zinc complex having a 2:1 naringin to zinc molar ratio.

Abstract: Personal care compositions containing active ingredients and an anti-irritant combination of aloe and taurine are disclosed. Methods of preparing the personal care composition and uses of the personal care composition are also disclosed.