Abstract: This invention relates to a soap bar composition which provides enhanced delivery of water soluble skin benefit agents such that the desired activity of the benefit agent is observed for a long time post the wash. This is achieved by absorbing/coating the benefit agent on to specific clays followed by further coating with a hydrophobic material selected from wax or petrolatum.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antimicrobial composition and more particularly an antimicrobial composition for cleansing applications that provides antimicrobial efficacy in relatively short contact times. Accordingly, the present invention provides an antimicrobial composition comprising: a) 0.1 to 100 ppm by weight of a silver compound; b) a salt of a sulphonic acid; and, c) 1 to 85% by weight of a salt of fatty acid wherein, the sulphonic acid is an aromatic sulphonic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of disinfecting a surface and to an antimicrobial composition. Essential oils, which are used as antimicrobial actives, are also known for their strong odour; using high amounts of these gives a strong smell to the product that is not always appreciated by the consumer. It is therefore an object of the invention to provide an antimicrobial composition, having good anti-microbial properties, at very low levels of essential oil actives. The present inventors have achieved this using a synergistic combination of select anti-microbial actives and select hydrotropes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a topical composition and a method for reducing or preventing occurrence of acne on the skin. It is an object of the present invention to provide for a combination of herbal extracts that interact synergistically to provide a cosmetic composition for prevention, reduction or treatment of acne. The present invention provides for a topical composition comprising (i) an extract of a first active which is Azhadirachta indica; and (ii) an extract of a second active selected from Momordica charantia or Sesamum indicum.

Abstract: This invention relates to a bipolar antimicrobial particle for use in laundry detergent compositions, fabric conditioners, personal care and cosmetic compositions and a process for making the same. In view of the foregoing, it is an object of the present invention to provide a stabile antimicrobial agent immobilised on a carrier particle. It is a further objective to provide an antimicrobial particle with improved retention to the fabric so that larger amounts of antimicrobial will be available even after rinsing. Surprisingly it has been found that antimicrobial molecules tagged by surface reaction onto naturally occurring asymmetric clay surfaces, act as an antimicrobial particle with improved retention properties with improved stability.

Abstract: The invention relates to a topical composition and a method for reducing or preventing occurrence of acne on the skin. It is an object of the present invention to provide for a combination of herbal extracts that interact synergistically to provide a cosmetic composition for prevention, reduction or treatment of acne. The present invention provides for a topical composition comprising (i) an extract of a first active which is Azhadirachta indica; and (ii) an extract of a second active selected from Momordica charantia or Sesamum indicum.