Abstract: A topical drying composition is provided for removal of sweat from skin areas which are vulnerable to sweating after sweat producing activities. The drying efficacy of the composition is due to the presence of encapsulated trehalose, with or without aluminum used as aluminum zirconium compound. Application of an effective amount of the composition to the skin prior to exercise or sweat removal activity reduces sweating and accelerates drying of the skin.

Abstract: The present invention discloses certain nitrile compounds that are chemically stable and are useful as a lemon odorant or to impart a lemon odor to various consumer articles. The invention also relates to the compositions and articles that contain such compounds as well to the use of the compounds in a method of imparting a lemon odor to the compositions and articles.

Abstract: A method to treat propolis includes conducting at least a first extraction of raw propolis with an aqueous solvent to obtain an aqueous extract having first properties. A second extraction may be performed with an alcohol solvent on the filtration residues obtained after the first extraction. A third extraction may be performed with an oil solvent on the filtration residues obtained after the second extraction. The method applies to the production of extracts of propolis for use in the manufacture of hygiene, care, cosmetic products, food products and food supplements.

Abstract: The invention relates to hydrocarbon mixtures containing linear C11 and linear C13 hydrocarbons, wherein the sum of the linear C11 and linear C13 hydrocarbons is greater than or equal to 60 wt. % with relation to the sum of the hydrocarbons, and to the use of said mixtures in cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical preparations.

Abstract: A method of producing an anhydrous antiperspirant composition comprising (a) providing a mixture of at least one antiperspirant active including a metal salt, and an anhydrous carrier for the at least one antiperspirant active in which the at least one antiperspirant active is dissolved, the carrier comprising a eutectic mixture of at least one basic compound selected from a basic amide and a basic amine and at least one member chosen from a cation and zwitterion; and (b) heating the mixture to form a stabilized eutectic system of the at least one antiperspirant active and the anhydrous carrier. Also, an anhydrous antiperspirant composition.

Abstract: This application relates to cyclic siloxane compounds comprising the structural formula where a?2 and b?2, R is an alkyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R1 is independently hydrogen or methyl, compositions comprising any of the above cyclic siloxanes and an additional silicone, emulsion compositions comprising any of the above cyclic siloxanes or the above composition, and a process for preparing the above cyclic siloxane compounds comprising reacting a chloro end-blocked polydimethylsiloxane with a diol functional compound containing at least 3 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a single phase temperature management composition. The composition includes from 0.01% to 10% by weight of a neurosensory agent and from 0.01% to 30% by weight of an antiperspirant component. The composition also includes a polar carrier where the polar carrier includes water and monohydric alcohol. The ratio of water to monohydric alcohol ranges from 0.0625:1 to 1.5:1. The compositions of the invention have a viscosity at room temperature of less than 2500 centipoise.

Abstract: Personal care composition having improved compatibility and providing improved sun protection are obtained by including a liquid silicone resin having greater than 50 mole percent Me3SiO1/2 and PrSiC3/2 units, where Me is methyl and Pr is propyl in the composition. If desired to enable additional compatibility of ingredients comprising the personal care composition, the liquid silicone resin can also contain PhSiO3/2 or Ph2SiO2/2 units, where Ph is phenyl, or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: A novel organopolysiloxane copolymer is disclosed. The copolymer has excellent surface active power and exhibits excellent blending stability in cosmetic preparations and excellent feeling improvement characteristics in comparison to conventionally known polyether-modified silicones and silicone-containing alternating copolymers. The organopolysiloxane copolymer can be used in combination with various cosmetic formulation ingredients. The copolymer is an AB-type organopolysiloxane copolymer which has a silylalkyl group having a carbosiloxane dendrimer structure at one end of the molecular chain, and a hydrophilic segment at the other end. A method for producing the AB-type organopolysiloxane copolymer; a surfactant and a powder processing agent which are respectively composed of the organopolysiloxane copolymer; and a composition for external application and a cosmetic formulation which respectively contain the organopolysiloxane copolymer are also disclosed.

Abstract: An excellent oil-thickening or -gelling agent is provided. The agent is compatible with various oils and can freely control the form or viscosity of oily raw materials or cosmetics by changing the quantity thereof added. The agent contains a novel co-modified organopolysiloxane that contains both a group having a siloxane dendron structure and a hydrophilic group and that preferably has a degree of polymerization of 200 or more. A gel composition containing the co-modified organopolysiloxane is also provided. The gel composition is useful as a base that permits stable and easy preparation of cosmetics having various viscoelasticities and forms. An oil is kept in the form of a gel that has a viscoelasticity falling within the intermediate range between the viscoelasticity of liquid and that of solid. Cosmetics containing the thickening or gelling agent are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a copolymer having a specified carbosiloxane dendrimer structure and a long-chain alkyl group with 14 to 22 carbon atoms in a specified ratio, and a cosmetic comprising the copolymer as a cosmetic raw material. The cosmetic raw material has good miscibility with other cosmetic raw materials, and therefore, can improve stability of the formulation in a cosmetic, as well as can provide good water resistance, sebum resistance, glossiness, tactile sensation and/or adhesive properties to the hair and/or skin to a cosmetic, and also provide a cosmetic formed by blending the aforementioned cosmetic raw material, which exhibits superior surface protective properties, outer appearance and/or sensation during use.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of cortisol blockers (glucocorticoid receptor [GR] antagonists) for the prevention or treatment of stress induced hair loss.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of benzoic acid and/or its sodium salt in combination with saccharide(s) as active components in the manufacture of a vaginal composition for modulating vaginal flora and vaginal acidity, thereby maintaining the pH value of vaginal secretion within a range from 3.5 to 4.5; and the present invention further relates to a vaginal composition and a method for modulating and maintaining normal vaginal flora and vaginal acidity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of producing crosslinked hyaluronic acid microbeads, as well as the produced microbeads, said method comprising the steps of: (a) providing an aqueous alkaline solution comprising hyaluronic acid, or a salt thereof; (b) forming microdroplets having a desired size from the mixed solution of step (a) in an organic or oil phase to form a water in organic or water in oil (W/O) emulsion, wherein the amount of oil phase used is of from 20 to less than 50% by weight based on the sum of oil phase and water; (c) adding a solution comprising a crosslinking agent to the emulsion, whereby the reaction of hyaluronic acid with the crosslinking agent takes place to provide crosslinked hyaluronic acid microbeads; and (d) optionally working up the dispersion of crosslinked hyaluronic acid microbeads obtained in step (c).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surface-treatment agent for powders for use in cosmetics, including a specific polymer having a specified carbosiloxane dendrimer structure, as well as a cosmetic comprising a powder which has been treated with the above surface-treatment agent. The surface-treated powder does not generate hydrogen, and therefore is safe. Further the surface-treated powder can exhibits, good compatibility with other cosmetic raw materials, and thereby, the stability of the formulation in cosmetics can be improved. The surface-treated powder can provide cosmetics with good water resistance, good sebum resistance, good glossiness, a good tactile sensation, good adhesive properties to hair and/or skin, or the like. The cosmetic can also have superior surface protective properties, a superior outer appearance, and/or a superior sensation during use.

Abstract: A device for releasing a chemical agent onto a skin of a user, comprising a strip comprising a material that is dissolvable due to heat or moisture under an arm of the user, wherein the chemical agent is at least one of a deodorant or antiperspirant, and wherein the strip encloses the chemical agent in the strip, the chemical agent not being released until the strip dissolves around the chemical agent.

Abstract: A personal care composition is provided which includes from 0.1 to 30% of a dihydroxypropyltri(C1-C3 alkyl) ammonium salt by weight of the composition; from 0.0001 to 0.005% of a tri(C1-C3 alkyl)amine or protonated form thereof by weight of the ammonium salt; from 0.002 to 15% of an aluminum salt by weight of the composition; and a cosmetically acceptable carrier wherein the composition has a pH ranging from 5.5 to 6.9. Unpleasant amine odor from trialkyl amines which arise from the dihydroxypropyltri(C1-C3 alkyl) ammonium salts is suppressed by the aluminum salt and by careful control of pH conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for screening compounds having the ability to prevent, suppress or reduce malodor development on body surfaces. In particular, the method allows to efficiently screen for compound having the ability of preventing sweat malodor development caused by volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs). The present invention is based on the finding of the direct precursor of naturally VSCs, which is present in human sweat and which will be metabolized by Staphylococci to VSCs.

Abstract: An antiperspirant composition that reduces or eliminates yellowing on clothing.

Abstract: There is provided novel mono-acrylate functionalized siloxane monomer containing carbosiloxane linkage for improved hydrolysis resistance. This invention also provides copolymers produced using these monomers and their use in various applications.

Abstract: In various embodiments, provided are hydrophilically-modified silicone compositions comprising substantially spherical elastomeric microparticles, methods of making such compositions, and silicone pastes, personal care, and healthcare products comprising such silicone compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel organopolysiloxane having a specified structure and a cosmetic containing the aforementioned organopolysiloxane. The novel organopolysiloxane according to the present invention is volatile, possesses stability at low temperature, provides superior glossiness, and has a superior property with respect to miscibility with a UV-ray absorber, and which is useful as a replacement of octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane, decamethylcyclopentasiloxane, or methyltrime-thicone. The cosmetic according to the present invention can provide superior feeling to the touch during use and a superior outer appearance. Furthermore, a degree of freedom in blending various components such as UV-ray absorbers into the cosmetic according to the present invention is increased.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions containing hydrolytically stable multi-purpose polymers that are polymerized from a monomer mixture comprising: at least one amino-substituted meth(acrylate) (ASMA) monomer or salt thereof; and at least one nonionic vinyl (NIV) monomer, wherein the monomer mixture optionally comprises one or more of at least one vinyl associative (VA) monomer; at least one vinyl surfactant (VS) monomer; and/or at least one polymerizable silicone macromer (PSM) and wherein the monomer mixture further optionally comprises one or more of at least one crosslinking (XL) monomer; at least one chain transfer agent (CTA); and/or at least one polymeric stabilizer. The multi-purpose polymers of the present invention can also be prepared from monomer mixtures containing chain transfer agents or other functional components commonly utilized in polymerization processes.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the use as perfuming ingredient, for instance to impart odor notes of the floral and/or green type, of a compound of formula 5 wherein R is an ortho, meta or para substituent of the phenyl, and represents a hydrogen atom or a C 1-2 alkyl or alkoxyl group; R 1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl or ethyl group; 10 R 2 represents a hydrogen atom or a C 1-3 alkyl group; and X represents a CHO, COOR 3, CH(OR 4) 2 or CN group, R 3 being a methyl or ethyl group, and R 4, taken seperately, being a methyl or ethyl group, or said R 4, taken together, a C 2-5 alkanediyl group; and at least one of said R, R 1 or R 2 represents a group containing at least one carbon atom.

Abstract: A lipid layer forming composition comprises a volatile silicone oil of a boiling point above 180° C., a polar lipid, optionally a C2-C4 aliphatic alcohol, optionally a pharmacologically or cosmetically active agent or a protective agent. The lipid layer forming composition can be applied to a biological surface by spraying, dipping or brushing to form a stable polar lipid layer on the surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of benzotropolone derivatives of formula (1), wherein R1, R2 and R7 independently from each other are hydrogen; C1-C3alkyl; or COR8; R3 is hydrogen; or COOR9 R4 is hydrogen; or C1-C3alkyl; R5 is hydrogen; hydroxy; C1-C3-alkoxy; or -0-(CO)—R10; R6 is hydrogen; C1-C3alkyl; or COR8; or R5 and R6 together may form a five or six membered ring; or R6 and R7 together form a five or six membered ring; and R8, R9, R10 independently of each other are C1-C30alkyl; for protecting body-care and household products from photolytic and oxidative degradation.

Abstract: A personal care or cosmetic composition that includes from about 0.1% to about 99% of at least one ester of alkoxylated aromatic alcohol and fatty carboxylic acid, and from about 0.1% to 60% of at least one functional ingredient is provided. The functional ingredients in the composition may include active ingredients and additional ingredients. Especially suitable active ingredients are sunscreen active ingredients and antiperspirant active ingredients. These compositions include a reduced amount of a cyclomethicone and preferably one substantially cyclomethicone-free.

Abstract: A topical drying composition is provided for removal of sweat from skin areas which are vulnerable to sweating after sweat producing activities. The drying efficacy of the composition is due to the presence of encapsulated trehalose, with or without aluminum used as aluminum zirconium compound. Application of an effective amount of the composition to the skin prior to exercise or sweat removal activity reduces sweating and accelerates drying of the skin.

Abstract: A method to treat propolis includes conducting at least one first extraction of propolis performed on a batch of raw propolis with a first pure solvent to obtain a first extract having first properties. A second extraction may be performed with a second different pure solvent on the filtration residues obtained after the first extraction, so as to collect and make usable the entirety of the components of propolis using organic solvents only; and finally the method may include a third extraction following after the second extraction, performed on the filtration residues obtained after this second extraction, using a third pure solvent different from the two others; the first solvent then being water, the second being alcohol and the third being oil. The method applies to the production of extracts of propolis for use in the manufacture of hygiene, care, cosmetic products, food products and food supplements.

Abstract: Disclosed are antimicrobial coating compositions. These coating compositions comprise (a) a film-forming resin; (b) a porous solid comprising pores having anti-microbial metal ions disposed therein; and (c) an onium compound.

Abstract: In various embodiments, provided are substantially homogenous swollen silicone gels, powders, pastes, and compositions thereof; methods of preparing the same; and personal care and healthcare products comprising the same.

Abstract: Described are microorganisms which are able to suppress the production of malodorous compounds by axillary bacteria. Also described are compositions comprising such microorganisms as well as the use of such micoorganisms in cosmetic, prophylactic or therapeutic applications.

Abstract: A method of treating non-pathological or pathological sweating is provided, which comprises topically applying to skin in need of treatment for sweating an occlusive composition, for example comprising silicone.

Abstract: Antiperspirant compositions that include a continuous phase employing a water-immiscible liquid and a structurant, and a disperse phase employing a solution of antiperspirant active in water.

Abstract: Consumer product line-ups are provided that include a rinse-off care product that may be used in conjunction with a traditional leave-on antiperspirant or deodorant product to better manage underarm malodor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to some perfuming ingredients which are esters of formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 represent each a hydrogen atom or a methyl or ethyl group; and R3 represents a C5-C8 group of formula satured or unsatured linear, branched or cyclic group.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel method for achieving an antimicrobial, preservative and/or microorganism adhesion inhibiting effect, for the protection within an article and/or material or on the surface of an article and/or material. The novel method comprises application of a salicylic compound of the formula (I) wherein one of A and A is a residue of the formula (I?): —NH—CO—R1 while the other is hydrogen; R1 is C1-C22alkyl, C3-C12cycloalkyl, C3-C12cycloalkyl interrupted by O and/or NR5, C4-C12aryl, C5-C18arylalkyl; R2 is OR3 or NHR4; R3 and R4 are selected from H, C1-C22alkyl, C3-C12cycloalkyl, C3-C12cycloalkyl interrupted by O and/or NR5, C4-C12aryl, C5-C18arylalkyl; R5 is H or C1-C8alkyl; wherein each aryl moiety is unsubstituted or substituted by C1-C4alkyl, C1-C4alkoxy, C1-C4acyl, C1-C4acyloxy, C1-C4acylamino, CF3, OH, amino, halogen; or an adduct or salt thereof; to said article and/or material.

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: An aqueous, low pH structured surfactant composition, contains, based on 100 parts by weight of the composition, from about 3 parts by weight to about 40 parts by weight of one or more anionic surfactants selected from anionic phosphate ester surfactants, anionic sulfonate surfactants, and anionic carboxylate surfactants, wherein the composition exhibits a pH of less than about 5, exhibits shear-thinning viscosity, and is capable of suspending water insoluble or partially water soluble components.

Abstract: Antiperspirant compositions for personal body care are produced as a non-aerosol, stick, soft solid, cream, gel, non-sprayable suspension, non-sprayable solution, or impregnated on a substrate and include at least one antiperspirant, at least one oil as a carrier, said oil being liquid in normal conditions, 0-7 percent by weight of free water relative to the weight of the composition, and at least one selected alkyl-modified polyether.

Abstract: Soft anticholinergic esters of the formulas: wherein R1 and R2 are both phenyl or one of R1 and R2 is phenyl and the other is cyclopentyl; R is C1-C8 alkyl, straight or branched chain; and X? is an anion with a single negative charge; and wherein each asterisk marks a chiral center; said compound having the R, S or RS stereoisomeric configuration at each chiral center unless specified otherwise, or being a mixture thereof.

Abstract: Antiperspirant compositions for personal body care which are produced as a suspension or solution that can be sprayed with or without using a propellant include at least one antiperspirant, at least one oil as a carrier, the oil being liquid in normal conditions, 0-7 percent by weight of free water relative to the weight of the composition, and at least one selected alkyl-modified polyether.

Abstract: Described herein is a granulated dry composition comprising at least one non-elastomeric polyorganosiloxane, agglomerated onto solid carrier particles. The granulated dry compositions can be used as a dry cleanser for keratinous substrates with high speed of absorption of body fluids together with improved sensory feel and release of care agents.

Abstract: A continuous system for manufacturing a composition that contains an active ingredient that includes a base manufacturing portion and an addition portion. The system can manufacture compositions having different levels of the active ingredient. A base is formed that contains a first level of the active ingredient that is desired for any composition to be manufactured. The addition portion can be used to add more of the materials for the composition to lower the level of the active ingredient, or more active ingredient can be added to increase the level of the active ingredient. The system is controlled by a sensor that measures an amount of associated material that is associated with the active ingredient. This is useful when the active ingredient is not detectable by the sensor.

Abstract: Antiperspirant emulsion products and processes for forming antiperspirant emulsion products are provided. One process for making an antiperspirant emulsion product comprises the steps of heating and mixing water and an active antiperspirant compound to a first temperature to form a water phase. A hydrophobic carrier, a structurant, and cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone are heated and mixed to a second temperature that is greater than the first temperature to melt the structurant and form an oil phase. The oil phase is cooled and mixed to a third temperature. The water phase is gradually added to the oil phase to form an antiperspirant emulsion so that the water phase is present in an amount of from about 54 to about 89 wt. % and the oil phase is present in an amount of from about 11 to about 46 wt. % of the antiperspirant emulsion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for screening compounds having the ability to prevent, treat or reduce malodor development on body surfaces. In particular, the method allows to efficiently screen for compound having the ability of preventing sweat malodor development caused by volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs). The present invention is based on the finding of the direct precursor of naturally VSCs, which is present in human sweat and which will be metabolized by Staphylococci to VSCs.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one organopolysiloxane compound X having at least two alkenyl unsaturated groups, at least one organohydrogensiloxane compound Y and at least one hydrosilylation catalyst, and said compounds X and Y reacting together via a hydrosilylation reaction in the presence of the catalyst, at least one compound among the compounds X and Y being present in said composition in a form encapsulated in silica shell microcapsules, said catalyst being associated with said encapsulated compound X and/or Y or being encapsulated separately, the microcapsules being in suspension in an aqueous phase. Application for the cosmetic care and/or making up of keratin materials.

Abstract: A soft solid antiperspirant composition having reduced white marks, the composition comprising: a) up to 12% by weight of wax structurant, at least a portion of which comprises synthetic ester wax selected from di- and triesters of C12-C40 fatty acids with glycerol or ethylene glycol; b) carrier oil comprising selected amounts of non-volatile and volatile oil, at least a portion of the non-volatile oil comprising non-volatile ester oil, and c) at least 18% by weight of astringent antiperspirant active, wherein the ratio, by weight, of synthetic ester wax to non-volatile ester oil is from 1:2 to 1:6.5.

Abstract: Soft anticholinergic zwitterions of the formulas: wherein R1 and R2 are both phenyl or one of R1 and R2 is phenyl and the other is cyclopentyl; and wherein each asterisk marks a chiral center; said compound having the R, S or RS stereoisomeric configuration at each chiral center unless specified otherwise, or being a mixture thereof.

Abstract: A personal care product comprises an antiperspirant product that is housed within a container. The antiperspirant product includes a first portion comprising a dispersed cooling sensation agent. A second portion has a composition different from the first portion and comprises a solubilizer.