Abstract: A personal care composition is provided, comprising: a vehicle; a surfactant, wherein the surfactant includes at least one alkyl polyglucoside; a water-soluble cellulose ether base material substituted with a hydrophobic group having a carbon chain with 8 to 15 carbon atoms; wherein the water-soluble cellulose ether base material has a weight average molecular weight, Mw, of >800,000 Daltons; and wherein the personal care composition contains <0.01 wt % alkyl sulfate and <0.01 wt % alkyl ether sulfate.

Abstract: The invention provides a personal cleansing composition having an aqueous continuous phase including cleansing surfactant and a solubilised hydrocarbon oil having a kinematic viscosity of 1 to 35 cSt at 40° C. and a specific gravity of 0.76 to 0.87 at 25° C.; in which the hydrocarbon oil is solubilised in wormlike micelles in the aqueous continuous phase by means of a linker molecule and an inorganic electrolyte; in which the linker molecule is selected from one or more compounds of formula: R(X)n, in which R is a C6 to C14 mono-, di- or trivalent saturated aliphatic or an aromatic hydrocarbyl group, n is 1 to 3 and each X is independently selected from —OH and —COOH; and in which the level of hydrocarbon oil in the composition ranges from 0.8 to 1.5% by weight based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: A composition for treating a keratin material, comprising at least one amino acid surfactant, at least one amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactant, at least one solid fatty acid, at least one starch phosphates, and at least one acrylic thickening polymer. The composition has an improved rinsing speed after application, and is stable over 2 months, with an improved foaming properties, such as density of foam, and foaming volume.

Abstract: A composition suitable for topical application comprising a continuous phase and at least one discontinuous phase, said composition comprising at least one polyaphron dispersion, at least one vitamin D or vitamin D analog and at least one corticosteroid.

Abstract: A compound of the present invention is represented by the general formula (1) and has a 40° C. kinetic viscosity (v) that satisfies 4 mm2/s?v?30 mm2/s, CnH2n+1—(O—CH2CH2)p—O—(CH2)3—(C?O)—O—CmH2m+1??(1) (where O represents an oxygen atom, C represents a carbon atom, H represents a hydrogen atom, m is an integer of 1 to 18, n is an integer of 1 to 12, p is an integer of 1 to 3, and 2?n+m?30 is satisfied). The present invention provides (i) a lubricant excellent in energy-saving, heat resistance, and low-temperature fluidity and (ii) use of the lubricant.

Abstract: A personal care composition exhibiting a tan delta of about 0.30 or more at about 10° C. includes a primary surfactant, secondary surfactant, and a polyol. Methods are also provided to improve the stability of a personal care composition.

Abstract: Aspects and embodiments of the instant disclosure provide a particle and/or intracellular organelle alignment agent for a particle analyzer used to analyze particles contained in a sample. An exemplary particle and/or intracellular organelle alignment agent includes an aqueous solution, a viscosity modifier, and/or a buffer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to multi-phase personal cleansing compositions containing a lathering cleansing phase and a separate non-lathering structured aqueous phase wherein the two phases are packaged in physical contact while remaining stable over time.

Abstract: Composition in the form of a gel containing at least 35% by weight of water, at least one foaming surfactant chosen from nonionic or amphoteric surfactants, and at least one superabsorbent polymer. The superabsorbent polymer helps to thicken the composition without affecting its cosmetic properties.

Abstract: The present application relates to encapsulated benefit agents, compositions comprising such encapsulated benefit agents and processes for making and using compositions comprising such encapsulated benefit agents. Such encapsulated benefit agents eliminate or minimize one or more of the drawbacks of current encapsulated benefit agents and thus provide formulators with additional perfume delivery opportunities.

Abstract: The invention provides a sanitizing composition in the form of a viscous liquid or gel suitable for use as a handwash composition comprising alcohol, water and a thickener wherein the viscous liquid or gel has particles suspended therein, wherein said particles provide the composition with a granular texture and are capable of being worn away when rubbed. The particles may deliver one or more agents to the skin e.g. antimicrobial, antibacterial or antiviral agents, emollients and/or moisturizers, fragrances, colorings or UV markers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition, particularly indicated for cleaning the skin, which comprises a plant oil portion comprising: at least 70% of fatty chain with 18 carbon atoms, C18, such chain may be either saturated or unsaturated; up to 20% of fatty chain with 16 carbon atoms, C16, such chain may be either saturated or unsaturated; at least one saponifying agent; and an aqueous portion. Further, the invention relates to a process for preparing the cosmetic composition and the use of this composition. Such a cosmetic composition has acceptance and pleasantness that are superior to those of the prior-art products, as well as extremely superior formation of film.

Abstract: Novel ampholytic ter-polymers comprising at least an ethylenically unsaturated cationic monomer, a monomer containing a carboxylic acid or sulfonic acid group and diallyamine or derivative are claimed. Further, the ter-polymers may be used in personal care or personal washing compositions optionally in the presence of conditioning agents such as silicone, fatty amines, fatty amine oxides and fatty quaternaries and/or various benefit agents. The ter-polymer compositions are especially useful in the treatment of keratin-containing substrates. Keratin substrates include, but are not limited to, animal and human hair, skin and nails.

Abstract: The embodiments relate to cosmetic compositions providing high coloring pigment particles capable of achieving high color coverage with less pigment. The compositions of embodiments include aluminum hydroxide particles coated with at least one pigment, and having an average coated ratio of from about 20% to about 100% pigment by weight of aluminum hydroxide, and a cosmetically acceptable carrier. The compositions may be useful as a foundation and/or as a composition to correct skin discoloration.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising a hyaluronic acid derivative which comprises ureidopyrimidone units, to the said derivatives and to a cosmetic treatment method using them.

Abstract: A cleanser composition is provided which includes: (i) from 0.01 to 5% by weight of a hydrophobic or cationic silica having a number average particle size ranging from 1 to 30,000 nm; (ii) from 0.1 to 30% by weight of a non-soap synthetic surfactant; and wherein the composition exhibits a UMT Test number of rubs to stick-slip from 1 to 12 under a 20 g load, and a foam volume ranging from 200 to 800 ml using a SITA Foam Tester.

Abstract: Personal care compositions comprising, as thickeners and suspending agents, crosslinked alkali swellable polyacrylates containing one or more acetoacetyl or cyanoacetyl groups.

Abstract: A silver-colored pigment is provided having a nonmetallic platelet-shaped substrate and at least one ilmenite-containing coating, wherein the nonmetallic platelet-shaped substrate is a nonmetallic platelet-shaped synthetic substrate and the amount of iron compounds, calculated as elemental iron, in the pigment is less than 5.0% by weight, based on the total weight of the pigment. Processes for preparing the pigment also are provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to a liquid or soft-solid personal cleansing composition that utilises the detergency properties of new materials which are more efficient, more inexpensive and are an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional soaps or synthetic surfactants. It more particularly relates to a cleansing composition in liquid, gel or cream formats. The present invention provides for a personal cleansing composition comprising (i) 1 to 50% of treated clay particles; and (ii) a cosmetically acceptable base; wherein said treated clay particles are asymmetric 1:1 or 2:1:1 clay particles having alternating tetrahedral and octahedral sheets terminating with a tetrahedral sheet at one external surface plane and an octahedral sheet at another external surface plane, with a fatty acid of carbon chain length 10 to 22 attached to coordinating cation on one of said exterior surface planes.

Abstract: Fatty esters of oligoesters of a dicarboxylic acid and a polyol retaining at least one free hydroxyl group, particularly of the formula (I): R1—[OR2O—C(O)—R3—(O)C—]m—R4 (I), where R1 is H, a monocarboxylic acid group, or R6O—[C(O)—R3—(O)C]—; R2s are residues of polyols having at least one substituent free hydroxyl; R3s are hydrocarbylene; R4 is —OH, —OM where M is a salt forming metal, amine or ammonium, —OR6, or —OR2O—R7; R5 is C7 to C21 hydrocarbyl; R6 is C8 to C22 hydrocarbyl; R7 is H, or —C(O)R5; and m is 1 to 20; provided that at least one of R1 and R4 is or includes a C8 to C22 group, are surfactants. A range of surfactant properties can be obtained by varying the molecules within these ranges. Especially where R2 is derived from a higher polyol e.g. sorbitol, R3 is C2 to C6, and the fatty terminal group is C8 to C14, the products can be highly water soluble and effective oil in water emulsifiers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a colouring pre-mix for use in colouring of a cosmetic composition and a coloured cosmetic composition including the same, wherein the colouring pre-mix includes 45-80 wt-% benzyl benzoate; 20-49 wt-% dipropylene glycol; 0.00001-5 wt-% colouring plant extracts; and optionally 0.00001-5 wt-% colorants; with the provision that the content of benzyl benzoate exceeds the content of dipropylene glycol, wherein all data given in wt-% refer to the total weight of the colouring pre-mix.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thickener comprising i) at least one c onic polymer preparable by polymerization of a) at least one water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer comprising at least one cationic monomer, optionally at least one anionic monomer and/or. optionally at least one nonionic monomer, b) at least one e,(hylenically unsaturated associative monomer, c) optionally at ieast one crosslinker, d) optionally at least one chain transfer agent, ii) at least one activator, where the ratio of activator to cationic polymer is >10 to 100 [% by weight/% by weight].

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thickener preparable by a process wherein a polymer is obtained by an inverse emulsion polymerization of a) at least one water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer comprising at least one anionic monomer and/or at least one nonionic monomer, b) at least one ethylenically unsaturated associative monomer, c) optionally at least one crosslinker, d) optionally at least one chain transfer agent, where the temperature during the inverse emulsion polymerization is kept constant and is at least 40° C., preferably 50 to 90° C., and, when the inverse emulsion polymerization is complete, the activator is added, giving the thickener.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thickener preparable by a process which comprises obtaining a cationic polymer by inverse emulsion polymerization of a) at least one water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer comprising at least one cationic monomer, optionally at least one anionic monomer and/or optionally at least one nonionic monomer, b) at least one ethylenically unsaturated associative monomer, c) optionally at least one crosslinker, d) optionally at least one chain transfer agent, the temperature being kept constant during the inverse emulsion polymerization and being at least 40° C., preferably 50 to 90° C., and after the inverse emulsion polymerization has ended, activator being added to obtain the thickener.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thickener comprising i) at least one polymer preparable by polymerization of a) at least one water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer comprising at least one anionic monomer and/or at least one nonionic monomer, b) at least one ethylenically unsaturated associative monomer, c) optionally at least one crosslinker, d) optionally at least one chain transfer agent, ii) at least one activator, where the ratio of activator to polymer is >10 to 100 [% by weight/% by weight].

Abstract: A mild to the skin, foaming detergent composition comprising: a) 1 to 20 wt % sophorolipid biosurfactant, b) 1 to 20 wt % of anionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of glycinate, sulphosuccinate, and mixtures thereof, c) 0 to 10 wt % foam boosting surfactant, d) 0 to 2 wt % additional electrolyte, e) 0 to 10 wt % additional additives, f) 40 to 98 wt % water. The anionic surfactant is preferably disodium laureth-3-sulphosuccinate. The electrolyte may be sodium chloride, the foam boosting surfactant may be olivamidopropyl betaine and the additional additives may be silicones, polymers, structurants, thickeners or pH adjusters. A preferred additive is a dispersed modified cellulose biopolymer as structurant. The composition is suitable for personal wash, shower gel and shampoo formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to semi-rigid gels, methods of manufacture and uses thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising a hyaluronic acid derivative which comprises ureidopyrimidone units, to the said derivatives and to a cosmetic treatment method using them.

Abstract: A thickening additive composition comprising: (A) a substantially anhydrous solvent system; and (B) a thickening agent, wherein the thickening agent comprises a strongly swellable, lightly to moderately crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone. Personal care compositions containing the thickening additive composition are also described.

Abstract: Compositions adapted for use as a bathing (shower or bath) gel for personal cleansing are provided, the compositions containing reduced loadings of relatively harsh anionic surfactants and of fragrance oils, but retaining a spectrum of functional properties perceived by consumers as desirable. The compositions include lower concentrations of anionic surfactants compared to standard bathing gel compositions, but the addition of quantities of a long-chain alkyl, hydroxyalkyl cellulose derivative to the composition preserves or enhances functional properties such as viscosity, skin mildness, foam generation on lathering, subjective perceived cleansing appreciation, and fragrance performance. The bathing gels provide an environmental benefit such as reduced surfactant loading, biodegradability, and aquatic toxicity of wastewater streams when used in the place of standard bathing gels.

Abstract: The invention relates to a foam formulation comprising an emulsion, comprising an oil phase and an aqueous phase, wherein the emulsion comprises at least one triterpenoid. Further the invention relates to anemulsion comprising an oil phase and an aqueous phase, wherein the emulsion comprises at least one triterpenoid selected from the group consisting of betulin, betulinic acid, lupeol, erythrodiol, oleanolic acid, (C1-C6) alkyl esters of the aforementioned acids, or mixtures thereof, and wherein the oil phase comprises at least one membrane-forming substance forming a lamellar arranged membrane in the emulsion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic, pharmaceutical, dermatological, nutraceutical or oral cosmetic composition having, as main preserving system, a mild preserving system formed from compounds with a broad antimicrobial spectrum, which have only one pKa, the said pKa being greater than or equal to 10, the said mild preserving system being present in a content strictly greater than or equal to 1% by weight relative to the weight of the said composition.

Abstract: A creamy cleansing composition including from about 0.5% to about 1.2% polymeric emulsifier; from about 0.5% to about 4% water insoluble oil; from about 1% to about 4% fatty alcohol; and greater than 92% water is described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use, in a cosmetic, dermatological or pharmaceutical composition, of at least one compound of formula (I): in which: R2 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl or ethyl radical; R3 represents a linear C1-C12 alkyl radical, optionally substituted with a hydroxyl group; or a linear C2-C12 alkenyl radical, optionally substituted with a hydroxyl group; as a preserving agent. The invention also relates to certain novel compounds and to the cosmetic, dermatological or pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cosmetic compositions, more particularly for treating the skin or the hair, comprising an ampholytic artificial copolymer. The invention also relates to the use of the polymer in cosmetic compositions. The polymer comprises units derived from a polycationic monomer and units derived from a monomer of acidic nature.

Abstract: According to the present invention, provided is a surfactant composition having excellent fluidity after long-term storage at a low temperature (5 degrees Celsius) and excellent foamability when diluted. It is considered that the reason why the composition of the present invention has excellent fluidity after long-term storage at a low temperature (5 degrees Celsius) and excellent foamability when diluted is because the sulfate surfactant has a predetermined amount of oxypropylene groups, thereby suppressing crystallization.

Abstract: This invention relates to a liquid or soft-solid personal cleansing composition that utilises the detergency properties of new materials which are more efficient, more inexpensive and are an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional soaps or synthetic surfactants. It more particularly relates to a cleansing composition in liquid, gel or cream formats. The present invention provides for a personal cleansing composition comprising (i) 1 to 50% of treated clay particles; and (ii) a cosmetically acceptable base; wherein said treated clay particles are asymmetric 1:1 or 2:1:1 clay particles having alternating tetrahedral and octahedral sheets terminating with a tetrahedral sheet at one external surface plane and an octahedral sheet at another external surface plane, with a fatty acid of carbon chain length 10 to 22 attached to coordinating cation on one of said exterior surface planes.

Abstract: A liquid cleansing composition comprising a glyceryl caprylate/caprate ester that provides excellent viscosity-building properties, as well as enhanced foaming properties. The glyceryl caprylate/caprate ester is preferably glyceryl caprylate/caprate, and is preferably obtained by esterifying glycerin with C8-C10 fatty acids derived from coconut or palm kernel oil. The cleansing composition also comprises one or more surfactants, and optional additives, and can be formulated into a body wash, shampoo, 2-in-1 shampoo, facial cleanser, or liquid hand soap.

Abstract: The invention relates to personal care products containing multilayer films with decorative layers and may impart a noticeable color change. The invention is applicable in products including type toothpaste, soaps, and other products until diluted with water (or saliva).

Abstract: Fatty esters of oligoesters of a dicarboxylic acid and a polyol retaining at least one free hydroxyl group, particularly of the formula (I): R1—[OR2O—C(O)—R3—(O)C—]m—R4 (I), where R1 is H, a monocarboxylic acid group, or R6O—[C(O)—R3—(O)C]—; R2s are residues of polyols having at least one substituent free hydroxyl; R3s are hydrocarbylene; R4 is —OH, —OM where M is a salt forming metal, amine or ammonium, —OR6, or —OR2O—R7; R5 is C7 to C21 hydrocarbyl; R6 is C8 to C22 hydrocarbyl; R7 is H, or —C(O)R5; and m is 1 to 20; provided that at least one of R1 and R4 is or includes a C8 to C22 group, are surfactants. A range of surfactant properties can be obtained by varying the molecules within these ranges. Especially where R2 is derived from a higher polyol e.g. sorbitol, R3 is C2 to C6, and the fatty terminal group is C8 to C14, the products can be highly water soluble and effective oil in water emulsifiers.

Abstract: A personal care cleansing composition is provided which includes a C10-C24 acyl glycinate salt and a dihydroxypropyl quaternary ammonium salt. Most preferred is sodium cocoyl glycinate in combination with dihydroxypropyl trimethyl ammonium chloride. The quaternary ammonium salt enhances foaming properties of the glycinate salt.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a method of predicting and adjusting the viscosity of consumer product compositions prior to their final formulation. The prediction aides the determination of the amount of a viscosity modifier to introduce in the manufacture of the final formulation to ensure the compositions have viscosities that satisfies consumer preferences, among other things.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for preparing dispersions containing small diameter, liquid crystals of a high charge density cationic polymer and a detersive surfactant. Also disclosed herein are uses of these dispersions to prepare personal care products and liquid cleansing products.

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 non-aqueous cleansing formulation having cleansing, moisturizing and/or exfoliating properties includes an oil phase and a natural surfactant derived from legumes and/or grains. The oil phase can include an oil component and a thickening agent. The natural surfactant can be in the form of a particulate flour product derived from Vigna radiata, Vigna mungo, Glycine max, Cicer aerientinum, Vigna unguicalata, Pisum sativum, Phaseolus vulgaris, or combinations thereof, which is dispersed in the oil phase. The flour product suitably includes a high protein flour to emulsify the oil phase and provide improved cleansing action. Such non-aqueous cleansing formulation can be used as skin care products, hand cleansers, hair cleaners or general use cleansers. Advantageously, the cleansing formulations are free of synthetic soaps and/or synthetic surfactants.

Abstract: Provided are methods for extracting flavor and fragrance materials from natural plant materials, using poly(trimethylene ether) glycol homopolymers and copolymers. The poly(trimethylene ether) glycol homopolymers and copolymers act as solubilizers for essential oils, and can be used to provide compositions having a variety of uses in applications such as cosmetics, personal care products, and industrial cleaning products.

Abstract: Disclosed is an esterification reaction product which is capable of gelling both an oil agent and a cyclic silicone or a volatile dimethylpolysiloxane, or both an oil agent and a nonvolatile dimethylpolysiloxane. Also disclosed are a gelling agent contacting the esterification reaction product, and a cosmetic preparation containing the esterification reaction product or the gelling product and having an excellent feeling of use. Specifically, the cosmetic preparation contains, as a gelling agent, an esterification reaction product which is obtained by esterifying a component A that is a polyhydric alcohol or a condensate thereof, a component B that is a saturated dibasic acid having 10-28 carbon atoms, a component C that is a linear saturated fatty acid having 16-28 carbon atoms, and a component D that is a branched saturated fatty acid having 8-28 carbon atoms at a blending ratio (component A:component B) of 1.0 mole:0.10-0.20 mole.

Abstract: Inventive subject matter described herein includes a powder comprising: a wax having a melt point within a range of 45 to 100 degrees Centigrade and sodium polyacrylate or salts of sodium polyacrylate or sodium polyacrylate and salts of sodium polyacrylate wherein the wax concentration falls within a range of 99.9% to 0.1% by weight and the sodium polyacrylate concentration falls within a range of 0.1% to 99.9% by weight, wherein the powder is effective for forming a cream or lotion or gel or coating when mixed with water at room temperature or cooler than room temperature.

Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising a low molecular weight, non-crosslinked, linear acrylic copolymer and at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, and combinations of two or more thereof, and methods of using such compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are dispersions of encapsulated particles and methods for their production and use. These dispersions include encapsulated particles and a liquid medium in which the encapsulated particles are dispersed. The encapsulated particles include a carrier particle and an encapsulant deposited on the carrier particle. The liquid medium and the encapsulant are selected so as to be capable of reacting with each other to form a reaction product having a boiling point of no more than 300° C. at atmospheric pressure.