Abstract:
Described herein are oral care compositions comprising a mixture of zinc oxide and trimethylglycine, in free or orally acceptable salt form. Methods of making and using the compositions are also provided.
Abstract:
A composition useful for moisturizing skin which comprises (a) a moisturizing effective amount of a compound of structure (I) wherein X is selected from the group consisting of: CH2OH, CH OH CH2 CO2-, or mixtures thereof wherein when X does not bear a negative charge, the said compound is a salt; and (b) a skin compatible carrier.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a clear cosmetic stick composition (e.g., a clear deodorant stick composition) gelled with a soap gelling agent and containing alcohol and water, the composition further containing alkoxylate materials selected from alkoxylate homopolymers and/or dimethicone copolyols as clarifying agents. Illustrative clarifying agents include C14-15 Pareth-2.25, C-14-15 Pareth-13, Ceteareth-55, PPG-10 Cetyl Ether, PEG-6 Lauramide, and dimethicone copolyols with ethylene oxide and/or propylene oxide side chains. The stick composition having the clarifiying agents of the present invention has improved clarity and maintains clarity for extended periods of time, and has improved pliability while maintaining rididity of the stick product.
Abstract:
Provided herein is a mouthwash comprising partially hydrolyzed plant protein, which is useful, e.g., in methods of repairing or inhibiting dental erosion, promoting dental remineralization, and/or enhancing the anti-cavity effects of fluoride.
Abstract:
An anhydrous liquid antiperspirant/deodorant composition comprising a carrier comprising a cation and/or zwitterion and a hydrogen bond donor, wherein an amount of carrier is greater than an amount of any other material in the composition, and an antiperspirant active. This represents a new delivery form for antiperspirant actives and/or deodorant actives.
Abstract:
A composition useful for moisturizing skin which comprises (a) a moisturizing effective amount of a compound of the structure Formula (I): wherein X is selected from the group consisting of: CH2OH, CH OH CH2 CO2-, or mixtures thereof wherein when X does not bear a negative charge, the said compound is a salt; and (b) a skin compatible carrier.