Abstract: Antibacterial compositions having antibacterial effectiveness and reduced eye irritation potential are disclosed. The antibacterial compositions contain a quaternary ammonium compound, an alkamine oxide, a nonionic compound, optional adjuvant materials known in the art, and water. The eye irritation is decreased by decreasing the amount, by weight, of alkamine oxide present in the composition and alternatively, or in combination therewith, increasing the ratio of nonionic material to alkamine oxide present in the composition.

Abstract: A personal care composition includes a hybrid copolymer including at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a naturally derived hydroxyl containing chain transfer agent as an end group, a hybrid synthetic copolymer including one or more synthetic polymers derived from the at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer with at least one initiator fragment as an end group and an effective amount of a cosmetic or personal care additive.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymeric material comprising units capable of having a cationic charge at a pH of from about 4 to about 12; provided that said polymeric material has an average cationic charge density from about 2.75 or less units per 100 daltons molecular weight at a pH of from about 4 to about 12. The polymeric material is a suds enhancer and a suds volume extender for hand dishwashing compositions and personal care products such as soaps, shaving cream foam, foaming shaving gel, foam dephiliatories and shampoos. The polymers are also effective as a soil release agent in fabric cleaning compositions. The polymers are also useful in agrochemical foam, fire-fighting foam, hard surface cleaner foam, and coagulant for titanium dioxide in paper making.

Abstract: Compositions comprising sulfo-estolides and alkyl ester sulfonates are described. Detergent formulations, such as laundry detergents, softeners, and other materials, containing any of these materials are disclosed, as well as personal care formulations, hard surface cleaner formulations, and automatic dishwasher detergent formulations. Laundry methods employing these formulations are also disclosed. These formulations are useful as laundry detergents and can be biodegradable, heavy duty liquids, 2× or 3× and up to 6× concentrates, low foaming, and/or effective in a high efficiency washing machine.

Abstract: A clear cleansing composition that also provides excellent moisturization is described. The composition comprises about 0.05 to about 30 weight percent anionic surfactant, an additional surfactant selected from about 0.5 to about 20 weight percent amphoteric surfactant, about 0.1 to about 20 weight percent nonionic surfactant, or both, and about 0.1 to about 50 weight percent humectant. Advantageously, the composition is also mild.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a cosmetic composition which, in particular, enables the perfume component resist wash off by water and sweat and to remain fixed on the skin for a long time watertightly. The cosmetic composition comprises fragrance and a fragrance-fixing complex consisting of 0.01-10% by weight of a hydrophobic, alcohol-soluble, carboxylated acrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer and 0.01-10% by weight of a hydrolyzed jojoba ester. Further the complex is able to significantly reduce the total amount of fragrances while giving the same scent feeling to the consumer.

Abstract: A personal care composition and a method of using personal care compositions which results in increased fragrance retention when such compositions are applied to a keratin surface including hair and skin. The personal care compositions contain a quaternary ammonium compound, one or more fragrances, and a personal care acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The invention described herein relates to a method of preparing microcapsules comprising a capsule core, a polymeric capsule wall and also, disposed on the outer surface of the capsule wall, a polyelectrolyte having an average molecular weight in the range from 500 g/mol to 10 million g/mol, the polymeric capsule wall being formed from specified monomers, where the microcapsules have an average particle size of 1.5-2.5 ?m and 90% of the particles have a particle size ?4 ?m, by microencapsulating a capsule core with a polymeric capsule wall and then contacting the polymeric capsule wall with one or more polyelectrolytes in water or an aqueous medium.

Abstract: Skin care preparation materials comprising substantial amounts of food grade soy flour in soap bars in separate soap bars suitable for detoxification and makeup removal, exfoliation and moisturization. The food grade soy flours are of differing types and fat content as well as particle size and lecithin content suitable for each of the skin care purposes. A seriatim regimen of skin care with the soap bars is used for maximum skin care effect.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for preparing a capsule product through the increase in the polymerization cure temperature and cure time during the capsule-making process. The microcapsule products prepared according the process of the present invention exhibit enhanced retention of active materials in consumer products which promote instability.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing free powder particles of polyamide impregnated with at least one cosmetic or pharmaceutical agent. The present also relates to free powder particles of polyamide having a content of at least 25% by weight of a cosmetic or pharmaceutical agent other than water, to the use of said particles in cosmetic, pharmaceutical or perfumery products, and to compositions containing such particles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multiphase personal care composition. The multiphase personal care composition comprises an aqueous structured surfactant phase, a structuring system, and a benefit phase. The aqueous structured surfactant phase comprises from about 5% to about 16%, by weight of the multiphase personal care composition, of a lathering surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, cationic surfactants or mixtures thereof and a structuring system. The structuring system comprises a non-ionic emulsifier having an HLB of from about 1.4 to about 13; about 0.05% to about 5%, by weight of the multiphase personal care composition, of an associative polymer; and an electrolyte. The benefit phase comprises from about 5% to about 30%, by weight of the multiphase personal care composition, of hydrophobic benefit material.

Abstract: A composition and method are provided. The composition is free of a non-botanical lathering agent and may include a botanical agent, a conditioning agent, a skin soothing agent, an antioxidant, an emulsifying agent, a chelating agent, and a preservative. The composition may be a skin cleansing composition free of a non-botanical lathering agent. The composition may be applied to the skin. The composition may be rinsed from the skin after it has remained on the skin for a period of time.

Abstract: The multiphase personal care composition of the present invention comprises a first phase and a second phase. The first phase is comprised of structured surfactant phase that comprises at least about 0.5% of alkylamphoacetate. The alkylamphoacetate comprises a Percentage Diacetate of less than about 15%.

Abstract: The present invention has for object an oil-in-glycol lamellar gel, which comprises (a) at least one glycol, (b) at least one fatty alcohol, (c) at least one cationic surfactant, (d) at least one non-ionic surfactant and (e) at least one amino acid, for application as an addictive for permanent or semi-permanent keratin fiber color products, being the said lamellar gel able to improve dispersion of colorant agents in the color composition and the distribution, diffusion, interaction and maintenance of the colorant agents in the keratin fibers, which results in greater color vitality and retardation of the discoloring process.

Abstract: A composition and method for a cross-linked acrylic acid polymer based personal cleanser having high clarity is disclosed. Particular compositional ingredients are combined in a specified process such that the final composition comprises a clear, transparent personal cleansing product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to personal care compositions comprising certain dye-polymer complexes. Additionally, methods for coloration of personal care compositions using said dye-polymer complexes are disclosed.

Abstract: Quaternized cellulose ethers suitable for personal care products are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleanser composition comprising a) from about 1% to about 20% of fatty acid soap containing from about 8 to about 16 carbon atoms; b) from about 2% to about 20% of a synthetic surfactant; and c) water, wherein the composition comprises a metal ion in a level no more than a predetermined amount to provide a turbidity no higher than about 9 NTU.

Abstract: The hair shampoo/body wash composition of the present invention utilizes all natural plant derived components as a method for cleansing, conditioning and moisturizing the hair. The invention is a “tear-free” type composition and provides good moisturizing and gives a smooth, soft touch feel upon using on the skin and hair, and is excellent in stability.

Abstract: A lotion for opacifying a wet wipe. A wet wipe may comprise a lotion, the lotion comprising an opacifying agent. The lotion or the substrate may further comprise a retention aid. The substrate may comprise an opacifying agent the same as or different than the opacifying agent of the lotion. A method for opacifying a wet wipe by loading onto a wipe substrate a lotion comprising an opacifying agent. A method for aesthetically modifying a wet wipe by selectively loading onto a wipe substrate a lotion comprising an opacifying agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of polyglycoside derivatives that are (a) polymeric (that is cross linked with hydroxypropyl linkages) and (b) contain additional functional groups including alkoxy, sulfate, sulfonate, quaternary and phosphate groups, and (c) sugars to increase water solubility and provide outstanding foaming agents and detergents that are naturally derived and readily biodegradable.

Abstract: Personal cleansing compositions comprise a cleansing phase comprising a surfactant and water; and a separate, substantially anhydrous benefit phase comprising a hydrophobic skin benefit agent. The cleansing phase and the benefit phase have substantially the same density; wherein the personal cleansing composition is in a form selected from the group consisting of liquid, semi-liquid, cream, lotion, gel, and mixtures thereof. The two phases are packaged in physical contact. These compositions and corresponding methods provide improved cosmetics, skin feel, and/or skin benefit efficacy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid personal care composition comprising both low levels of specific fatty isethionate product (e.g., less than 4%) and low overall fatty acid content (less than 4%) which, quite surprisingly, maintain excellent foaming profile relative to identical composition having high overall fatty acid content.

Abstract: Methods for improving the foaming properties of cleansing and foaming formulations for topical use are presented. The methods comprise including in the formulation an effective amount of a polyol glycoside or a mixture of polyol glycosides of formula (I) R1—O-(G)x-H, in which x is a decimal number between 1 and 5, G is a reducing sugar and R1 is a radical of formula (A) —CH2—(CHOH)n—CH2—OH, in which n is an integer equal to 2, 3 or 4, or R1 is a radical of the formula (B) —(CH2—CHOH—CH2—O)m—H, in which m is an integer equal to 1, 2 or 3. Compositions containing compounds of formula (I) and methods of preparing the compositions are also presented. The methods and compositions can be applied to cosmetics and dermapharmaceuticals.

Abstract: A removal composition is described, having a plurality of abrasive particles, an organic amine, antioxidant, biocide, colorant, corrosion inhibitor, cosolvent, defoamer, dye, enzyme, light stabilizer, odor masking agent, plasticizer, preservative, rust inhibitor, surfactant, thickener, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing; from 0 to 1% water, based on the total weight of the removal composition; and a ketal adduct of formula (1) wherein R1 is C1-6 alkyl, R2 is hydrogen or C1-3 alkyl, each R3, R4, and R5 is independently hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl, R6 and R7 are each independently hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl, a=0-3, and b=0-1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel composition containing specific mild surfactant system comprising fatty acyl isethionate product and alkanoyl surfactant. Addition of triglyceride of specific degree of hydrogenation permits the retention of emollient benefit while retaining also “squeaky” feel of soap and maintaining lather stability.

Abstract: A liquid cleansing composition is provided which includes from 5 to 25% by weight of a fatty acids mixture and from 30 to 90% by weight of water, wherein the fatty acids mixture is present in a weight amount greater than a total of all surfactants other than soap present in the composition. Further, the fatty acids mixture is 70-95% of lauric and myristic fatty acids in a weight ratio from 9:1 to 1:2, and 5-30% C16-C20 fatty acid, all by weight of the fatty acids mixture. Still further, 60-90 mole % of the fatty acids mixture is neutralized into soap.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one (co)polymer comprising a polymer backbone and at least one junction group linked to the polymer backbone and capable of establishing H bonds with at least one partner junction group, each pairing of a junction group involving at least 3H bonds, wherein the at least one (co)polymer comprises at least one ionizable group. Also disclosed herein is a cosmetic treatment process comprising applying the composition to keratin materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous liquid compositions in which surfactant system is specifically selected so that it cleanses well, but is mild and adequately foaming. Further the composition tolerate relatively large amounts of emollient (to help mildness) while, surprisingly, showing better stability.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for forming ester based compositions. The ester based compositions may be used in consumer products. In one aspect, a method is provided for producing acyl alkylisethionate esters by the esterification of a sulfonate composition having two or more sulfonate isomers with fatty acid(s). In another aspect, a method is provided for forming an ester based composition including a blend of acyl alkylisethionate and acylisethionate esters.

Abstract: The present invention relates to super mild surfactant systems used in combination with skin or hair benefit agent. Specifically, surfactant systems comprise a combination of specific alkanoyls or mixtures of alkanoyl surfactants with specifically identified fatty acyl isethionate product to provide synergy which reduces irritation (as measured by Patch Testing) so greatly that it is comparable to mildness which normally can be only achieved using very great amounts of benefit agent (e.g., emollient). Use of benefit agent reduces irritation even further.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a personal care composition. The personal care composition comprises a surfactant phase. The surfactant phase comprises a surfactant of about 3% to about 12%, by weight of the personal care composition and a co-surfactant of about 4% or less by weight of the personal care composition. The surfactant includes sodium trideceth sulfate. The surfactant phase further comprises a structuring system. The structuring system comprises about 0.05% to about 5%, by weight of the personal care composition, of a crosslinked associative polymer and an electrolyte. The crosslinked associative polymer comprises a hydrophobic modification of less than 10% and can be hydrophobically modified with greater than a C6 alkyl. The personal care composition further comprises a benefit phase comprising a hydrophobic benefit material of about 1% to about 50%, by weight of the personal care composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous composition comprising: i) 0.5 to 10 mass percent of at least one sulfo-succinate surfactant; ii) 0.5 to 10 mass percent of at least one amphoteric surfactant; and iii) free, OH-functional compounds similar to the alcohol component of the esters of the sulfosuccinate surfectants that are employed, wherein the mass ratio of sulfosuccinate surfectant i) to the free, OH-functional compound ranges from 100:1 to 100:20. The invention further relates to the use of such a composition for producing cleansing compositions, or as cleansing compositions, in particular for the cleansing of skin and hair, and to skin and/or hair cleansing agents containing such a composition.

Abstract: A moisturizing, personal cleansing composition with a limited number of naturally-derived, naturally processed, generally regarded as safe (GRAS), biodegradable ingredients comprising a plurality of oleosomes, an anionic surfactant, a non-ionic surfactant, a lipoaminoacidic surfactant, and a humectant. The personal cleansing composition optionally contains a fragrance, vitamin, essential oil, thickener, exfoliant, preservative, plant extract and other beneficial naturally-derived, naturally processed, generally regarded as safe (GRAS), biodegradable ingredients such as royal jelly. The moisturizing, personal cleansing composition cleanses and moisturizes as well as or better than commercial compositions containing synthetically derived cleansing and moisturizing agents.

Abstract: A personal cleansing composition comprising a liquid matrix comprising water; a lathering surfactant; and an external structurant comprising a bacterial cellulose network and a cationic polymer; wherein a particulate material is suspended within the liquid matrix and the composition has a compositional pH of less than about 7. Methods of use and making are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleanser composition comprising a) from about 1% to about 20% of fatty acid soap containing from about 8 to about 16 carbon atoms; b) from about 2% to about 20% of a synthetic surfactant; and c) water, wherein the composition comprises a metal ion in a level no more than a predetermined amount to provide a turbidity no higher than about 9NTU.

Abstract: Composition which, in a preferred embodiment, contains, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one monosaccharide and/or disaccharide, at least one ?-hydroxy acid, and at least one ceramide compound. Uses include topical application for the treatment of keratinous substances, in particular keratinous fibres, especially the hair.

Abstract: The present invention provides personal wash compositions where blends of triglyceride oils are specifically formulated to provide functional benefits. Specifically when formulated to have specific blend of saturated to unsaturated oils, perfect balance between, on the one hand, spreadability and deposition and, on the other hand, retention of excellent framing, is achieved.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions which comprise one or more glycerol ethers together with one or more diol/diols and/or polyol/polyols. As a result, as well as good microbicidal effectiveness, whitening is reduced or avoided, drying-out of the skin is prevented, the moisture content is regulated and the skin is regreased to an adequate extent.

Abstract: A mild, multi-phase cleansing composition is described that includes a cleansing phase including a structured surfactant component has a first density; a benefit phase includes an emulsion, the benefit phase has a second density and a density modifier; wherein the first density differs from the second density by less than 0.15 g/cm3; the structured surfactant component includes at least one surfactant and provides a Total Lather Volume of at least about 600 ml. The emulsion is either an oil in water or an oil in water emulsion.

Abstract: The methods and compositions of this invention relate to compositions having low irritation characteristics in combination with one or more additional characteristics, for example, relatively high clarity, relatively high foaming, and/or combinations thereof, as well as methods of making and using such compositions. These compositions have low pH values and are useful in cleansing the skin.

Abstract: The methods and compositions of this invention relate to compositions having low irritation characteristics in combination with one or more additional characteristics, for example, relatively high clarity, relatively high foaming, and/or combinations thereof, as well as methods of making and using such compositions. These compositions contain blends of amphoteric surfactants, have low pH values and are useful in cleansing the skin.

Abstract: The methods and compositions of this invention relate to compositions having low irritation characteristics in combination with one or more additional characteristics, for example, relatively high clarity, relatively high foaming, and/or combinations thereof, as well as methods of making and using such compositions. These compositions have low pH values and are useful in cleansing the skin.

Abstract: A mild, multiphase cleansing composition is described that includes a structured surfactant component has a first density; a benefit component that has a second density; and a density modifier; wherein the first density differs from the second density by less than 0.15 g/cm3; the structured surfactant component includes at least one surfactant and provides a Total Lather Volume of at least about 600 ml.

Abstract: Personal cleansing compositions that comprise (A) a cleansing phase containing a surfactant and water; and (B) a separate benefit phase comprising at least one high internal phase emulsion; wherein the cleansing and benefit phases are packaged together and are in physical contact. These compositions and corresponding methods provide improved cosmetics, skin feel, and/or skin benefit efficacy.

Abstract: A skin-cleansing article that is activated by moistening with water, followed by a mechanical action so as to obtain a cleansing foam, includes a fibrous substrate and a cleansing composition. The substrate is a pad based on water-jet-entangled cotton fibres with a basis weight of between 100 and 300 g/m2, and the cleansing composition includes at least one surfactant and a humectant such as glycerol, the amount of water on the substrate being less than 25% by weight of the article, and the article having from 0.1 to 1.2 gram of active material of the composition per gram of the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention is related to: (1) a cosmetic preparation including an emulsifying agent, 1,3-propanediol (PDO), and a PDO difatty acid ester, wherein the fatty acids constituting the PDO difatty acid ester are one or two or more types of fatty acids selected from isostearic acid, n-octanoic acid, and n-decanoic acid, and a method for producing the cosmetic preparation; (2) a composition for cosmetic preparations, which includes the PDO difatty acid ester, a cosmetic preparation including the composition for cosmetic preparations, and a method for producing the cosmetic preparation; and (3) a cleanser for industrial use, which includes a PDO difatty acid ester that has fatty acid residues of n-octanoic acid and n-decanoic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anhydrous fragrancing composition free of C1-C5 alkanol, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: a) at least 5% by weight of water relative to the total weight of the composition; b) at least 2% by weight of a fragrancing substance; c) at least one volatile liquid linear alkane or a mixture of volatile linear alkanes. The present invention also relates to a process for fragrancing human keratin materials or clothing, which consists in applying to the said keratin materials or the said clothing an aqueous fragrancing composition as defined previously.

Abstract: A bubbling bath additive 42 made of a surfactant 46 and a bubbling agent 44, and a housing member 12 for housing the bubbling bath additive 42 are provided. A floating part 22, 34 that is situated above the housing member 12 and floats on the water surface, and an ejection port 33 that is provided above the waterline of the floating part 22, 34 and through which bubbles formed by the bubbling bath additive 42 are ejected outward from inside, are provided. A suction port 14 through which water flows inward from outside is provided near a lower end part of the housing member 12.