Abstract: The present invention relates to an antimicrobial composition and more particularly an antimicrobial composition for leave-on applications. The present invention discloses an antimicrobial composition comprising; a) 0.01 to 2% by weight of thymol; b) 0.01 to 2% by weight of terpineol; and c) 0.1 to 2% by weight of a cationic phospholipid complex.

Abstract: The invention relates to a photo-protective personal care composition, especially to one that provides enhanced stability of a UVA sunscreen of the dibenzoylmethane class when a UVB sunscreen of the cinnamic acid class is also present. This has been achieved by entrapping the UVA sunscreen in a matrix comprising a specific silica and a specific silicone and combining this with a UVB sunscreen being entrapped in a gel made of a silicone elastomer and a volatile silicone.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a cosmetic composition and the precursor thereof. The composition has solid agent and liquid agent, both of which are cosmetic benefit ingredients. The solubility of solid agents in liquid agents in the inventive compositions is enhanced in the presence of a tricyclodecane amide.

Abstract: Non-solid skin conditioning compositions comprising 12-hydroxy stearic acid, aminosilicone and water are disclosed. The compositions have a relatively low viscosity and are suitable for spreading on the skin.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a cosmetic composition and the precursor thereof. The composition has solid agent and liquid agent, both of which are cosmetic benefit ingredients. The solubility of solid agents in liquid agents in the inventive compositions is enhanced in the presence of a tricyclodecane amide.

Abstract: The invention relates to concentrated liquid cleansing compositions in lamellar phase which possess a lotion-like appearance conveying signals of enhanced moisturization. The use of a specific ratio of synthetic anionic surfactant(s) and co-surfactant(s) to fatty acid(s) in a structured liquid product was found to improve lather production by moderating or eliminating the increase in viscosity upon dilution. In a further embodiment, specific small hydrophobic molecules were found to improve freeze/thaw stability and thereby cause the inventive composition to maintain noticeable moisturization signals.

Abstract: The invention relates to concentrated liquid cleansing compositions in lamellar phase which possess a lotion-like appearance conveying signals of enhanced moisturization. The use of a specific ratio of synthetic anionic surfactant(s) and co-surfactant(s) to fatty acid(s) in a structured liquid product was found to improve lather production by moderating or eliminating the increase in viscosity upon dilution. In a further embodiment, specific small hydrophobic molecules were found to improve freeze/thaw stability and thereby cause the inventive composition to maintain noticeable moisturization signals.

Abstract: The invention relates to process for making highly concentrated, spherical biopolymer gel particle suspensions comprising particles of defined particle diameter (e.g., range of 1 to 50?) utilizing high internal phase emulsion as an intermediate.

Abstract: Leave-on non-solid skin conditioning compositions comprising 12-hydroxy stearic acid. Compositions contain 12HSA, yet have a relatively low viscosity, so are suitable for spreading on the skin, and are stable on storage and structurally reversible through temperature cycling.

Abstract: An iridescent continuous phase soap bar with an ordered layered microstructure containing soap, water and specific ethoxylated alcohols is described. The phenomena of continuous phase iridescence in a soap bar is characterized as blue hue which intensity depends on the viewing angle and on the background color used for its observation by the user. In a preferred embodiment, the iridescent soap bar is prepared with mixing equipment capable of creating intensive mass shearing conditions and which generate high compression and extensional forces on the processed soap mass.

Abstract: Non-solid skin conditioning compositions comprising 12-hydroxy stearic acid, aminosilicone and water are disclosed. The compositions have a relatively low viscosity and are suitable for spreading on the skin.

Abstract: A high solvent content emulsion having solvent, functionalized polymer and particles having an isoelectric point below the pH of the emulsion is described. The emulsion yields excellent sensory and deliverability benefits and is suitable for use as a carrier for consumer-based end use compositions.

Abstract: Leave-on non-solid oil-continuous skin conditioning compositions comprising 12-hydroxy stearic acid. Compositions contain 12HSA, yet have a relatively low viscosity, so are suitable for spreading on the skin, and are stable on storage and structurally reversible through temperature cycling.

Abstract: Leave-on non-solid skin conditioning compositions comprising 12-hydroxy stearic acid. Compositions contain 12HSA, yet have a relatively low viscosity, so are suitable for spreading on the skin, and are stable on storage and structurally reversible through temperature cycling.

Abstract: Leave-on non-solid skin conditioning compositions containing 12-[(12-hydroxyoctadecanoyl)oxy]octadecanoic acid. 12[(12-hydroxyoctadecanoyl)oxy]octadecanoic acid can be easily incorporated in combination with lipophilic carriers that are liquid at room temperature. Compositions are able to deliver increased energy production by human fibroblasts. Preferred compositions also contain 12-hydroxy stearic acid and thus are able to deliver a wide range of skin benefits.

Abstract: The invention relates to highly concentrated, spherical, biopolymer gel particle suspensions comprising particle of defined particle diameter range (e.g., 1 to 50?) and process for preparing the suspensions utilizing high internal phase emulsion as intermediate.

Abstract: The invention relates to process for making highly concentrated, spherical biopolymer gel particle suspensions comprising particles of defined particle diameter (e.g., range of 1 to 50?) utilizing high internal phase emulsion as an intermediate.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to shear gels and topical compositions comprising the same. The topical compositions can be substantially free of silicone elastomers and yield excellent sensory characteristics when applied.

Abstract: The invention provides transparent, pH neutral solid bar compositions comprising flipped N-acyl glutamate surfactants.

Abstract: The invention provides transparent, pH neutral solid bar compositions comprising flipped N-acyl glutamate surfactants.