The present invention relates to a A bactericidal or bacteriostatic composition comprising an acetal or a hexitan ether preferentially of a long-chain alkyl sorbitan, arlitan or mannitan, its use in the treatment or prevention of Gram-positive bacterial infections, its use as a hygiene or dermatological product for external use and a method for disinfecting surfaces.

An anhydrous topical composition provides a water repellent surface. The anhydrous topical composition has at least one film former with surface tension lower than 35 dynes/cm, at least one particle having a hydrophobic surface or a hydrophobic surface treatment, and a volatile topical carrier.

An anhydrous topical composition provides a water repellent surface. The anhydrous topical composition has at least one film former with surface tension lower than 35 dynes/cm, at least one particle having a hydrophobic surface or a hydrophobic surface treatment, and a volatile topical carrier.

Dry mixtures and liquid formulations are provided that comprise metal oxide and/or metal hydroxide nanocrystalline particles. The dry mixtures are advantageously formulated with select surfactants to be readily solubilized and stable in liquid carriers. Additional select components are provided in preferred combinations that are capable of achieving improved biocidal and chemical agent efficacy. Notably, the inventive formulations provided herein allow for easier delivery of the formulations and increased shelf stability.

Applicants have identified a critical skin benefit package that can be used in liquid alcohol sanitizing compositions that provides lower amounts of skin conditioners in combination with a specific ratio of different emollients that provide improved skin health with chronic repeated use. The package also provides improved skin feel with without a tacky residue upon drying.

Compositions and topical formulations comprising a PPAR agonist complex comprising glyceryl linoleate, glyceryl linolenate, xymenynic acid, and Pterocarpus marsupium bark extract are described herein. Methods of inducing skin barrier repair, increasing the biosynthesis of barrier lipids and proteins in the skin, stimulating hair growth, treating acne and combinations thereof utilizing the composition and topical formulations are also provided herein.

Compositions and topical formulations comprising a PPAR agonist complex comprising glyceryl linoleate, glyceryl linolenate, xymenynic acid, and Pterocarpus marsupium bark extract are described herein. Methods of inducing skin barrier repair, increasing the biosynthesis of barrier lipids and proteins in the skin, stimulating hair growth, treating acne and combinations thereof utilizing the composition and topical formulations are also provided herein.

A sanitizing composition for restoring skin's natural balance of bacteria and/or increasing the production and/or activity of antimicrobial peptides is provided. The sanitizing composition includes about 0.005 wt. % to 15.0 wt. % of an active ingredient that is one or more of a probiotic, probiotic derivative, prebiotic, and a prebiotic derivative and at least one compound that delivers a sanitizing effect.

The invention relates to a cosmetic active ingredient comprising at least one Metschnikowia reukaufii extract, and the use of same for the cosmetic treatment of the skin, in particular for improving the radiance of the complexion by acting on the skin microbiota. The active ingredient is effective on mature skin. The invention also concerns compositions comprising the cosmetic active ingredient and a cosmetic method for treating the skin using these compositions.

A topical sanitizing composition for reducing the concentration of non-enveloped viruses on the skin is provided. The topical sanitizing composition includes one or more pH adjusters, at least one carbomer, and at least about 50 wt. % of one or more C.sub.1-8 alcohols. The sanitizing composition with pH adjuster and carbomer is able to achieve at least a 3.0 log reduction in the concentration of the non-enveloped virus and in some cases passes the EN 14476 standard.