Abstract:
Disclosed herein are methods of enhancing the solubility and delivery of one or more active ingredients found in magnolia extract, or a synthetic analogue thereof, in an oral composition.
Abstract:
Methods of increasing sIgA levels in an individual's oral cavity are disclosed. The methods comprise applying effective amounts of zinc oxide, zinc citrate, and arginine. Methods of increasing the concentration of sIgA in the individual's mucosa pellicle in the oral cavity are disclosed. Methods of increasing phagocytotic activity of phagocytotic cells in the individual's oral cavity are also disclosed. In addition, methods of increasing levels of β-Defensin 1 in the individual's oral cavity are disclosed.
Abstract:
Methods of increasing sIgA and mucin 5B levels in an individual's oral cavity are disclosed. The methods comprise applying to the individuals oral cavity in an amount effective to increase sIgA and mucin 5B levels in the individuals oral cavity, an oral care composition comprising: zinc phosphate, stannous fluoride and optionally, an organic acid buffer system.
Abstract:
A personal care composition for application to the skin or hair comprising a cosmetically acceptable carrier and zinc X halide precursors wherein the precursors are a zinc ion source, an X source, and a halide source, wherein the halide source can be part of the zinc ion source, the X source, or a halogen acid, wherein the precursors can complex into the zinc X halide when the composition is applied to the skin or hair, wherein X is an amino acid or trimethylglycine. Methods of making and using the compositions are also provided. When the precursors complex into a zinc X halide, the complex can be used to deliver zinc salts to block perspiration and provide antibacterial effects.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a composite and oral care compositions for use in the mouth to retard the accumulation of dental plaque and/or calculus. The composite is a microaggregate comprising polymer coated, surfactant stabilized particles of a substantially insoluble metal, metal salt or metal oxide, for example zinc oxide. Also methods for retarding the accumulation of dental plaque and/or calculus are provided.
Abstract:
An oral care composition for treating or preventing calculus comprising an anticalculus agent and an antibacterial agent comprising a biphenol compound obtainable from Magnolia officinalis , wherein the composition is free of phosphate-containing anticalculus agents.
Abstract:
This invention relates to oral care compositions comprising zingerone, bisabolol, a stannous ion source, zinc oxide, and zinc citrate, as well as to methods of using and of making these compositions.
Abstract:
Provided herein is an oral care composition comprising an orally-acceptable aqueous vehicle and an antimicrobial ingredient, wherein the antimicrobial ingredient comprises a zinc ascorbylphosphate and methods for treating or preventing a disease or disorder of the oral cavity using the oral care compositions disclosed herein.