Abstract: Disposable absorbent articles comprising a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet that is at least partially joined to the topsheet, an absorbent core disposed at least partially between the topsheet and the backsheet, and a wetness indicator printed onto a surface of the backsheet wherein the wetness indicator comprises a graphic that further comprises at least one responsive color composition and a varnish coating disposed adjacent to the responsive color composition; wherein upon wetting, the graphic becomes visible to the unaided eye.

Abstract: A fibrous structure including filaments wherein the filaments comprise one or more filament-forming materials and one or more active agents that are releasable from the filament when exposed to conditions of intended use, the fibrous structure further having at least two regions with different properties, in particular wherein each region has different average densities. Methods of treating fabrics with a fibrous structure are also provided herein.

Abstract: A continuous process for making an absorbent article in a converting line comprises the step of providing a nonwoven web, an apertured formed film, a backsheet material, and an absorbent core material. The process further comprises the steps of slitting the non woven web along its length to form a first sub-web and a second sub-web of approximately equal width; superposing the first sub-web, the apertured formed film, the second sub-web, the absorbent core material and the backsheet material in that order or reverse order; and forming the absorbent article by attaching and cutting the superposed first sub-web, the apertured formed film, the second sub-web, the absorbent core material and the backsheet material.

Abstract: Fibrous structures containing one or more particles, and methods for making same are provided.

Abstract: A hair colorant container in the form of a flexible sachet having a laminate structure for storing a hair colorant component comprises: a reservoir with an internal volume for storing the hair colorant component, a pouring spout being in fluid communication with the internal volume and having an dispensing end for dispensing the hair colorant component, the pouring spout being integrally formed with the reservoir and projecting from an upper side of the reservoir and having an elongated shape with a width being smaller than the width of the reservoir, and a removable tear tab at the dispensing end for sealing the container before the container has been opened.

Abstract: A fibrous structure including filaments wherein the filaments comprise one or more filament-forming materials and one or more active agents that are releasable from the filament when exposed to conditions of intended use, the fibrous structure further having at least three regions. Methods of treating fabrics with a fibrous structure are also provided herein.

Abstract: A hair colorant container in the form of a flexible sachet having a laminate structure for storing a hair colorant component comprises: a reservoir with an internal volume for storing the hair colorant component, a pouring spout being in fluid communication with the internal volume and having an dispensing end for dispensing the hair colorant component, the pouring spout being integrally formed with the reservoir and projecting from an upper side of the reservoir and having an elongated shape with a width being smaller than the width of the reservoir, and a removable tear tab at the dispensing end for sealing the container before the container has been opened. The pouring spout further comprises at least one re-sealing element for reclosing the dispensing end once the tear tab has been removed. The re-sealing element has a stiffness being greater than the stiffness of the laminate structure.

Abstract: A container is configured for selectively dispensing a personal care product. The container includes a body, a drive apparatus, and an elevator. The body at least partially defines a product chamber and a distal opening. The elevator is disposed within the product chamber. Rotation of the drive apparatus results in axial movement of the elevator within the product chamber.

Abstract: Packages for containing consumer goods are disclosed. The consumer goods may be disposable, durable or semi-durable. Absorbent article is one class of disposable articles that may be contained by packages. The packages comprise an opening that is covered by an overlabel. The overlabel is at least partially peeled off of the package so that articles contained within the package can be removed through the now exposed opening. In some embodiments, the package can be reclosed by covering the opening with the overlabel. A consumer may wish to dispose of a used article by placing the article back into the package via the opening and re-adhering the overlabel.

Abstract: A hair care composition and method of using the composition is provided that can increase the appearance of thicker and/or fuller hair and/or delay the appearance of gray hair to provide healthy and younger looking hair.

Abstract: Methods for providing, at the discretion of the user, at least two different oxidative hair coloring compositions providing different level of lift based on a single tint component. The methods involve the use of a tint component, an oxidizing component and a third component comprising a non-ammonia alkalizing agent. The compositions may comprise little or no ammonia.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for evaluating the activity of an agent for treating rhinovirus infection or a symptom thereof, a method of detecting or monitoring rhinovirus infection, and a method of treating rhinovirus infection or a symptom thereof. Various embodiments comprise measuring expression of (i) one or more genes selected from the group consisting of CRY2, B3GAT3, C10ORF95, and BATF3, and (ii) one or more genes selected from the group consisting of RNFT2, BTG4, PSD3, CAPN9, SULT1E1, HEY1, LRRC36, RAB3B, ALDH3B1, FAM134B, FAS, PLSCR1, CLEC2B, HAS2, MX1, SP110, GBP1, IFIT3, IFIT1, CXCL9, CXCL10, and CXCL11, from at least one biological sample to produce a gene expression profile, and comparing the gene expression profile to a reference gene expression profile. Systems, computer readable media, compositions, and methods for maintaining or improving respiratory health also are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to skin care compositions comprising blends of camellia and feverfew serum fractions and/or kelp and parsley serum fractions. The skin care compositions also comprise a dermatologically acceptable carrier. The invention also relates to methods for increasing melanin production in skin by topically applying the skin care composition to areas in order to stimulate one or more steps in melanin synthesis and/or interrupt an inflammatory cycle.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to machines for unwinding strands of material from wound packages. As discussed in more detail below, machines for continuously unwinding multiple strands of material from wound packages according to the present disclosure may be arranged to be relatively more compact machines, wherein open areas are more efficiently used space, leading to a smaller and more compact footprint for the machines.

Abstract: An absorbent article selected from a sanitary napkin, an incontinence pad end a panty liner, comprises a topsheet layer, a backsheet layer, optionally one or more intermediate layers enclosed between the topsheet and the backstreet a fastening adhesive applied on said backsheet garment lacing surface and a liquid fragrance or odor control composition applied on or within a layer of said absorbent article. The fastening adhesive and the liquid fragrance or odor control composition axe applied in patterns which do not overlap for more than 3% of the total surface of the backsheet when the absorbent article is in a flattened configuration and said patterns are seen along a direction perpendicular to the body facing and garment facing surfaces of the article. The resulting articles present reduced degradation of the fastening adhesive layer due to the migration of components of the fragrance or odor control composition into the fastening adhesive layer.

Abstract: Apparatus for producing arrays of absorbent articles with varying orientations, and a methods for forming alternating arrays of absorbent articles, suitable to be operated at a high speed, are provided.

Abstract: An absorbent article selected from a sanitary napkin, an incontinence pad and a pantyliner, comprises a topsheet layer, a backsheet layer, optionally one or more intermediate layers enclosed between the topsheet and the backsheet, a fastening adhesive applied on said backsheet garment facing surface and a liquid fragrance or odor control composition applied on or within a layer of said absorbent article. The liquid fragrance or odor control composition comprises from 5 to 50% wt of one or more esters selected from menthyl acetate, menthyl lactate, menthyl propionate, menthyl butyrrate, cis-3-hexenyl acetate, methyl-dihydrojasmonate, methyl jasmonate, hexyl iso-butyrate, linalyl acetate, benzyl acetate, phenyl ethyl acetate and less than 5% wt of other esters. The resulting articles present reduced degradation of the fastening adhesive layer due to the migration of components of the fragrance or odor control composition into the fastening adhesive layer.

Abstract: A personal care composition includes a structured cleansing phase and a benefit phase, the structured cleansing phase having a structuring system that includes an associative polymer and a non-associative polymer. Methods are also provided to increase stability and enhance the deposition of benefit agents.

Abstract: A method of providing fast drying and/or delivering shine on a hard surface with a composition comprising an amphiphilic graft polymer based on water-soluble polyalkylene oxides as a graft base and side chains formed by polymerization of a vinyl ester component, wherein said amphiphilic graft polymer is water-soluble or water-dispersible and has a weight average molar mass of from about 3,000 to about 100,000, and wherein said hard surface is selected from the group consisting of a household hard surface; a dish; flatware; glassware; cutlery; and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is to process of making a liquid fabric softening composition using shear, turbulence and/or cavitation, but which requires lower operating pressures than conventional shear, turbulence and/or cavitation processes.