Abstract: Provided herein is a method of at least partly removing a biological deposit, such as a dag, from the skin of an animal. The method includes administering to the biological deposit an effective amount of a composition containing a keratinase, and optionally one or both of a reducing agent and a surfactant. Also provided is a composition for use in the aforementioned method as well as a method of making same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to monoterpenoid and phenylpropanoid containing derivative compounds, methods of making the compounds, compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of repelling pests using the compounds and/or compositions.

Abstract: Provided are gelling agent compositions capable of preparing gel compositions with good stability, which include a composition containing (A) at least one kind of N-acyl acidic amino acid dialkylamide represented by the formula (I): wherein each symbol is as described in the DESCRIPTION) and (B) fatty acid having 3-22 carbon atoms or fatty acid having 3-22 carbon atoms and higher alcohol having 8-22 carbon atoms or (E) N-acylamino acid, a composition containing (A) at least one kind of N-acyl acidic amino acid dialkylamide represented by the formula (I) and (B?) a solvent having a boiling point of not more than 120° C. and not more than 2 wt % of water, and a composition containing a particular N-acyl acidic amino acid dialkylamide at a particular ratio.

Abstract: Consumer product compositions that include siloxane compounds having pendant silyl ether moieties, which may include perfume raw material fragments. Such siloxane compounds. Methods related to such compounds and compositions.

Abstract: Suggested is a preservative mixture with improved solubility comprising or consisting of (a) 4-isopropyl-3-methylphenol; (b) at least one hydrophilic solvent having a log Po/w of 1.2 or below; and (c) at least one lipophilic solvent having a log Po/w of above 1.2.

Abstract: Disclosed are metal organic framework materials (MOFs), comprising an extra-framework NO releasing compound within the internal pores and/or channels of the MOF, the NO-releasing compounds and their preparation and uses. The MOFs and NO-releasing compounds are capable of releasing NO on application of an external stimulus and may provide materials with multiple modes of antibacterial and/or drug action.

Abstract: A process for preparing a potent plant based active, the process includes creating a plant salt, a plant tincture, and a plant essential oil and adding the salt either alone or with the essential oil and/or tincture to a cosmetic product as an active ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an oil-in-water emulsion comprising a glycopyrronium salt and an emulsifier system comprising at least one macrogol glycerol fatty acid ester, at least one glycerol fatty acid ester and at least one fatty alcohol. Moreover, the present invention relates to such an emulsion for use as a medicament, in particular for treating and preventing diseases in conjunction with excessive sweating. In addition the present invention relates to the non-therapeutic use of such an oil-in-water emulsion for topical application on the skin of a mammal in order to reduce sweating.

Abstract: The invention relates to an antiperspirant cosmetic agent which includes at least one specific chitosan and which is free of aluminum-containing compounds, in particular free of halides and/or hydroxy halides of aluminum and/or zirconium. The present invention further relates to the use of a specific chitosan and to a non-therapeutic method for reducing body perspiration. Adding or using the at least one specific chitosan ensures that the sweat gland(s) is/are effectively influenced, thus resulting in a significant reduction in underarm perspiration even in the absence of antiperspirant aluminum-containing compounds.

Abstract: A phosphate-free automatic dishwashing composition including an amine and an enzyme.

Abstract: The subject of the present application is an antiperspirant composition for personal body care having improved stability of the suspension contained, which contains a mixture of at least one oil, rice starch, at least one hydrophobically modified clay mineral and an antiperspirant active substance in the form of spherical particles.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to cosmetic agents, which in addition to a deodorant agent contain a combination of special aromatic alcohols and certain menthyl compounds. These agents have a long-lasting deodorizing effect. The present disclosure also relates to a cosmetic product that includes the cosmetic agent as contemplated herein, as well as at least one propellant. The present disclosure also relates to the use of the agent as contemplated herein to treat body odor, as well as the use of a combination of aromatic alcohol and menthyl compounds to improve the odor-inhibiting effect of cosmetic agents over a period of from about 24 to about 48 hours.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to antiperspirant and/or deodorizing cosmetic agents in the form of emulsions, which contain a combination of nonionic O/W emulsifiers, in particular isoceteth-20, oleth-20, and at least one C8-C14 alkyl glucoside, preferably lauryl glucoside. The cosmetic agents as contemplated herein are optically transparent and have an improved storage stability at low temperatures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds and their use as fragrance materials.

Abstract: Various uses of monochlorotrifluoropropenes, in combination with one or more other components, including other fluoroalkenes, hydrocarbons; hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), ethers, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, methyl formate, formic acid, water, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, carbon dioxide and combinations of any two or more of these, in a variety of applications, including as blowing agents, are disclosed.

Abstract: A method of treating hyperhidrosis in a mammalian subject, said method comprising topically administering a composition comprising a compound having the formula (I): wherein R is methyl or ethyl, said compound having the R stereoisomeric configuration at the 2 position and the R, S, or RS stereoisomeric configuration at the 1? and 3? position, or being a mixture thereof; in an amount of from about 1.0% to about 25% of said compound, an additional active substance that is an antiperspirant active substance and, optionally, a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle, to skin of an area of a mammalian subject suffering from hyperhidrosis in a one to four times daily dosing regimen.

Abstract: The present invention primarily relates to the use of 5-bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-enyl-acetate as fragrance and/or flavouring substance. The invention further relates to new fragrance and/or flavour substance compositions comprising 5-bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-enyl-acetate and their use, perfumed and/or flavoured articles comprising 5-bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-enyl-acetate and various methods for imparting, modifying and/or enhancing certain olfactory and/or taste notes.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are antibiotic compositions, for example compositions that comprise a metal-containing agent and an organoselenium agent, and uses thereof.

Abstract: Selected anticholinergic zwitterions are administered to slow the progression of myopia in children and to treat myopia generally.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the cosmetic use of an essential oil of Achillea, as an active agent for preventing and/or treating the signs of skin ageing, characterized in that this essential oil of Achillea comprises the following compounds, each present at more than 5% by weight relative to the total weight of the essential oil: artemisia ketone, chrysanthenone (two combined isomers), and ascaridole. It also relates to the associated cosmetic process.

Abstract: This invention relates to skincare compositions, in particular compositions effective in the treatment of acne vulgaris, and to methods of treatment of the skin that involve the application of such compositions, wherein the compositions comprise salicylic acid or a salt thereof in combination with at least two actives selected from the group consisting of lactic acid or a salt thereof; glycyrrhizinic acid or a salt or a derivative thereof; bisabolol; cetylhydroxyproline palmitamide; allantoin; niacinamide; and Epilobium angustifolium extract.

Abstract: Fragrance accords are provided herein that can provide a consumer with a perception of hygiene. The fragrance accords can include one or more of a citrus compound, floral compound, herbal/aromatic compound, and sulfur containing compound. The accords are suitable for incorporation into a fragrance composition and/or a consumer product to enhance the perception of hygiene. Methods of stimulating the perception of hygiene with the fragrance accords are also provided.

Abstract: Cleaning compositions include at least one specific preservative combination. The cleaning compositions are used for cleaning and/or caring for the skin and/or hair, and the specific preservative combination is used for the preservation of surfactant-containing cleaning compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to skincare compositions, in particular compositions effective in the treatment of acne vulgaris, and to methods of treatment of the skin that involve the application of such compositions, wherein the compositions comprise salicylic acid or a salt thereof in combination with at least two actives selected from the group consisting of lactic acid or a salt thereof; glycyrrhizinic acid or a salt or a derivative thereof; bisabolol; cetylhydroxyproline palmitamide; allantoin; niacinamide; and Epilobium angustifolium extract.

Abstract: Antiperspirant sticks containing (A) at least one perspiration-inhibiting substance from the group formed by aluminum or aluminum-zirconium salts (B) at least one hydrophobic carrier material (C) behenyl behenate (D) behenate from the group formed by cetyl behenate and stearyl behenate, wherein the ratio of the proportion by weight of the behenyl behenate (C) with respect to the total weight of the antiperspirant stick to the proportion by weight of the behenate from the group formed by cetyl behenate and stearyl behenate with respect to the total weight of the antiperspirant stick is 4:1 to 1:4, and a method employing said antiperspirant sticks.

Abstract: Provided herein is a topical composition and related methods for making and using the composition. In a first aspect, the topical composition comprises a magnesium salt (e.g. magnesium chloride) dissolved in an anhydrous or non-aqueous solvent. Exemplary solvents comprise a monohydric aliphatic alcohol, and a polyol.

Abstract: The subject application is directed to a method of treating hyperhidrosis in a mammalian subject comprising topically administering a composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle and from about 1.0% to about 25% of a compound selected from the group consisting of: (i) 3-(2-cyclopentyl-2-phenyl-2-hydroxyacetoxy)-1-(methoxycarbonylmethyl)-1-methylpyrrolidinium bromide; and (ii) 3-(2-cyclopentyl-2-phenyl-2-hydroxyacetoxy)-1-(ethoxycarbonylmethyl)-1-methylpyrrolidinium bromide; to skin of an area of a mammalian subject suffering from hyperhidosis, before bedtime, such that, compared to untreated, baseline conditions, sweat production is reduced by at least about 25% for at least about six (6) hours; and such that sweat production is reduced by an amount substantially equivalent to an amount that sweat production is reduced as compared to untreated, baseline conditions, following administration of a composition comprising the same concentration of glycopyrrolate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anhydrous cosmetic composition made from bicarbonate salt, and the cosmetic use of same as a deodorant. The invention also relates to a deodorant product containing said composition.

Abstract: Cleansing compositions include at least one special preservative combination. The cleansing compositions are used for the cleaning and/or care of skin and/or hair, and specific preservative combination is used for preserving such surfactant-containing cleansing compositions.

Abstract: Present invention relates to an aqueous oxidizing composition for hair which makes possible achieving homogeneous coloration of multiple damaged hair and especially provides excellent grey coverage with oxidative hair dyes. The object of the invention is an aqueous oxidizing composition for hair comprising one or more oxidizing agent, one or more polyol, one or more oil, one or more solid fatty alcohol and one or more surfactant wherein fatty alcohol to oil weight ratio is less than 1, weight ratio of surfactant to sum of fatty alcohol and oil is less than 0.25 and polyol concentration is less than or equal to 2% by weight calculated to the total of the composition.

Abstract: A cleanser for an autoclave unit, comprising natural ingredients, including natural citric acid in powder form of 50 pounds; high purity deionized water having 38 gallons; natural lemon juice having a range of 1 to 1½ gallons; dried cloves having a range of 1 to 3 ounces; dried ground garlic having a range of 1 to 3 ounces; dried peppermint leaves having a range of 1 to 3 ounces; dried thyme leaves having a range of 1 to 3 ounces; dried cinnamon having a range of 1 to 3 ounces; dried pimento leaves having a range of 1 to 3 ounces; and a bio-detergent powder made of natural soap having a range of 5 to 10 gallons added to the deionized water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds and their use as fragrance materials.

Abstract: Methods of making personal care compositions including microcapsules and methods of enhancing the efficacy of the microcapsules in said personal care compositions.

Abstract: Personal care products are provided. An exemplary personal care product includes a composition that is applied to the body or clothing, or an article applied against the body; a plurality of particles associated with the composition or a component of the article, the plurality of particles, at least some of the plurality of particles comprising a cyclodextrin complexing material and a first fragrance material, wherein the percent of the first fragrance material that is complexed with the cyclodextrin is greater than about 90%, so that the perceptibility of the first fragrance is minimized prior to its release; and a second fragrance material that is not complexed with the cyclodextrin and that is different from the first fragrance material, wherein the composition or article does not contain an antiperspirant active.

Abstract: Consumer product compositions comprising hydrophobically modified urea ethers.

Abstract: This invention relates to skincare compositions, in particular compositions effective in the treatment of acne vulgaris, and to methods of treatment of the skin that involve the application of such compositions, wherein the compositions comprise salicylic acid or a salt thereof in combination with at 2 actives selected from the group consisting of lactic acid or a salt thereof; glycyrrhizinic acid or a salt or derivative thereof; bisabolol; cetylhydroxyproline palmitamide; allantoin; niacinamide; and epilobium angustifolium extract.

Abstract: An ethanol-free perfumed composition includes a fragrance and: a) at least one crypto anionic surfactant, b) at least one ethoxylated nonionic surfactant having a molecular weight greater than 1700 containing at least 40% of ethylene oxide, d) at least one glycol having from 3 to 8 carbon atoms, and e) water; wherein the weight ratio of the fragrance to the surfactants and glycols is from 1/1 to 1/6.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel fragrance compounds and their unexpected advantageous use in improving, enhancing or modifying a fragrance formulation through the addition of an olfactory acceptable amount of the compounds, wherein the compounds are represented by the following formula: an isomer or a mixture of isomers thereof, wherein one of R and R? represents hydrogen with the other representing a C1-C6 linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or aromatic group; and one of the dashed lines represents a carbon-carbon single bond with the other representing a carbon-carbon double bond.

Abstract: A deodorant stick having a color component as skin-tone pigmentation, for the discreet wearing of deodorant. The color component matches a color of user's human skin, acting as camouflage that changes its color as it is applied on the skin to match the skin. The deodorant stick includes a plastic casing, containing an interior plastic casing where the interior casing contains a skin-color pigmented deodorant, a fitted plastic cover, a plastic wheel mechanism, and a set of rubber-based grips. The fitted plastic cover may be transparent or of a color that matches the color component included in the deodorant stick. The rubber-based grips matches the color of the color component included in the deodorant stick.

Abstract: A method of treating hyperhidrosis in a mammalian subject including: a) providing a composition including a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle and from about 1.0% to about 25% of a compound having the formula: and b) topically administering the composition to skin of an area of a mammalian subject suffering from hyperhidosis, before bedtime, such that, compared to untreated, baseline conditions, sweat production is reduced by at least about 25% for at least about six (6) hours.

Abstract: The invention relates to water-free compositions, having: at least one oil, and a combination of thickeners, including: a) at least one silicone elastomer, b) at least one straight-chained or branched, saturated or unsaturated alcohol having more than 18 carbon atoms, and c) at least one clay mineral mixture modified with quaternary ammonium compounds. The water-free compositions are suitable in particular as soft solid preparations for use on the human skin. In particular, the compositions are suitable as a soft solid antiperspirant composition.

Abstract: A process for preparing a soluble high molecular-weight chitosan which comprises treating chitosan, water, alcohol, acid mixture with supercritical fluid to prepare a modified chitosan with high aqueous solubility.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel fragrance compounds and their unexpected advantageous use in improving, enhancing or modifying a fragrance formulation through the addition of an olfactory acceptable amount of the compounds, wherein the compounds are represented by the following formula: an isomer or a mixture of isomers thereof, wherein one of R and R? represents hydrogen with the other representing a C1-C6 linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or aromatic group; and one of the dashed lines represents a carbon-carbon single bond with the other representing a carbon-carbon double bond.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least one active chosen from at least one antiperspirant active and at least one deodorant active; a first gellant chosen from at least one fatty alcohol and at least one hydrocarbon of the formula CnH2n+2, wherein n is about 20 to about 100, and the hydrocarbon is at least 90% linear; at least one soybean oil having an iodine value of greater than 0 to about 20; and at least one silicone.

Abstract: A UHT process for the manufacture of an aqueous antiperspirant composition comprising the steps of: (i) mixing aluminium-containing antiperspirant salt, water soluble calcium salt, amino acid, and water, (ii) heating the mixture to a temperature of greater than 100° C. at a pressure of greater than 1 Bar (100,000 Pa) and (iii) restoring the mixture to ambient temperature and pressure.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition that is suitable for influencing electromagnetic radiation on cutaneous extracellular matrix protein production. The composition contains (a) a proanthrocyanin, a polyphenol or a proanthrocyanin/polyphenol-containing plant extract, absorbed or adsorbed onto an inert carrier, where component (a) is responsive to UV, IR or visible light; (b) a photo-activatable amino acid or amino acids blend; and (c) a dermatologically-acceptable vehicle, wherein component (a) is present in an amount of from about 15 wt % to about 35 wt % based on the total amount of component (a) and component (b), said component (b) is present in an amount of from about 65 wt % to about 85 wt % based on the total amount of component (a) and component (b), and said component (c) is present in an amount of from about 90 wt % to about 99.95 wt % based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for the preparation of compounds of the formula (Ia) by reacting styrene with a secondary alkanol and the hydrogenation of the resulting phenyl-substituted tertiary alkanol. In addition, the invention relates to compounds of the formula (Ia) and to the use of such compounds as fragrances, and also to compositions which comprise compounds of the formulae (Ia) and (Ib).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions comprising a mixture comprising at least one isostearamide, at least one glycerol ester and water, and also to the use of these compositions as thickeners or shampoos, conditioners, shower gels, body cleaning compositions or skin cleaning compositions or for producing shampoos, conditioners, shower gels, body cleaning compositions or skin cleaning compositions.

Abstract: Betaine surfactants of formula (I) and preparation methods and uses thereof are provided. The surfactant can decrease the interfacial surface tension of crude oil till 10?3 mN/m, have the capabilities of antiheating (130° C.), antimineralizing and antidiluting, and can be used in the field of tertiary oil recovery.

Abstract: A method of treating hyperhidrosis in a mammalian subject comprising: a) providing a composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle and from about 1.0% to about 25% of a compound having the formula: and b) topically administering the composition to skin of an area of a mammalian subject suffering from hyperhidosis, before bedtime, such that, compared to untreated, baseline conditions, sweat production is reduced by at least about 25% for at least about six (6) hours.