Methods and aqueous compositions for styling or reshaping keratinous fibers such as human hair are provided. An aqueous styling composition includes (a) 0.5 to 15.0% by weight of at least one disaccharide; and (b) 0.01 to 20.0% by weight of at least one alkali salt and/or alkaline earth salt, wherein the composition is free of synthetic film-forming polymers.

Oral care compositions that have hops beta acid, such as from an extract from a species in the Humulus family, and a metal ion source, such as a tin ion source and/or a zinc ion source. Oral care compositions that have a tin ion source and/or a zinc ion source and one or more hops beta acids, such as from an extract from Humulus lupulus. Oral care compositions have a tin ion source and/or a zinc ion source and a beta acid derived from an extract of Humulus lupulus.

Oral care compositions that have hops beta acid, such as from an extract from a species in the Humulus family, and a metal ion source, such as a tin ion source and/or a zinc ion source. Oral care compositions that have a tin ion source and/or a zinc ion source and one or more hops beta acids, such as from an extract from Humulus lupulus. Oral care compositions have a tin ion source and/or a zinc ion source and a beta acid derived from an extract of Humulus lupulus.

A sulphate-free-surfactant cleansing composition comprising, in an aqueous continuous phase: a total amount of anionic surfactant and amphoteric surfactant consisting of: (i) from 3 wt % to 13 wt %, by weight of the total composition at 100% activity, of an alpha olefin sulfonate anionic surfactant of general formula (I): R.sup.1—CH═CH—CH.sub.2—SO.sub.3-M.sup.+ (I) in which R.sup.1 is selected from linear or branched alkyl groups having from 11 to 13 carbon atoms and mixtures thereof; and M is a solubilizing cation; (ii) from 1 to 8 wt %, by weight of amphoteric surfactant, which is cocamidopropyl betaine; (iii) from 0.05 wt % to 0.5 wt % of a cationic polymer; (iv) from 0.3 to 2.8 wt % an inorganic electrolyte; and (v) water; in which the weight ratio of (i) to (ii) ranges from 2:1 to 1:4 and the pH of the composition is from 3 to 6.5; and wherein the composition has a viscosity of from 2,500 to 25,000 mPa.Math.s, when measured using a TA Instruments Discovery Hybrid Rheometer; parallel 40 mm sandblasted plates, peak hold protocol at 4 s−.sup.1; at 30 oC.

A sulphate-free-surfactant cleansing composition comprising, in an aqueous continuous phase: a total amount of anionic surfactant and amphoteric surfactant consisting of: (i) from 3 wt % to 13 wt %, by weight of the total composition at 100% activity, of an alpha olefin sulfonate anionic surfactant of general formula (I): R.sup.1—CH═CH—CH.sub.2—SO.sub.3-M.sup.+ (I) in which R.sup.1 is selected from linear or branched alkyl groups having from 11 to 13 carbon atoms and mixtures thereof; and M is a solubilizing cation; (ii) from 1 to 8 wt %, by weight of amphoteric surfactant, which is cocamidopropyl betaine; (iii) from 0.05 wt % to 0.5 wt % of a cationic polymer; (iv) from 0.3 to 2.8 wt % an inorganic electrolyte; and (v) water; in which the weight ratio of (i) to (ii) ranges from 2:1 to 1:4 and the pH of the composition is from 3 to 6.5; and wherein the composition has a viscosity of from 2,500 to 25,000 mPa.Math.s, when measured using a TA Instruments Discovery Hybrid Rheometer; parallel 40 mm sandblasted plates, peak hold protocol at 4 s−.sup.1; at 30 oC.

The present invention relates to a composition and a kit of parts for antimicrobial photodynamic therapy and uses of the same, the composition comprising (a) hydrogen peroxide, carbamide peroxide and/or sodium hypochlorite and (b) at least one photosensitizer capable of being activated by light emitted in the blue spectrum, in particular curcumin, riboflavin and erythrosine.

The present invention relates to a composition and a kit of parts for antimicrobial photodynamic therapy and uses of the same, the composition comprising (a) hydrogen peroxide, carbamide peroxide and/or sodium hypochlorite and (b) at least one photosensitizer capable of being activated by light emitted in the blue spectrum, in particular curcumin, riboflavin and erythrosine.

The present invention is related to the field of liquid disinfectant formulas, specifically with obtaining disinfectant compositions applicable to hard and smooth surfaces, porous surfaces and for human use; particularly with disinfectant compositions that allow the surface or surfaces where it is applied, a disinfection with a prolonged effect, for periods greater than 24 hours. More particularly with the use of long-lasting disinfectant compounds, some of them approved by international agencies such as the EPA, and which are also approved by the FDA for cosmetic use due to their low or null toxicity. More particularly, the present invention relates to the formulation of said compositions.

Provided is a multi-component system, and a method for preparing a hypochlorite composition with increased viscosity with a composition pH in the range of 7 to 12. For example, and preferably, the system and method may be used to provide a (hydro)gelled hypochlorite composition. The system or method makes use of a first quantity of a first component including hypochlorite or a source of hypochlorite at a pH in the range of 10 to 13.5 preferably 11 to 13.5 and a separate component including a pH induced thickening agent in “dry” form or in dissolved and/or dispersed form at a pH less than 7. The pH induced thickener is capable of increasing the viscosity of a composition upon subjecting it to an increasing pH such as in particular the composition pH in the range of 7 to 12. The pH induced thickener is thus for causing an increase of viscosity in the hypochlorite composition caused by the alkaline composition pH experienced by the pH induced thickener. A pH adjusting (acidic or basic) agent may be present to adjust the composition pH to the desired range. The hypochlorite composition is obtainable by combining amounts of the components in the system.

Provided is a multi-component system, and a method for preparing a hypochlorite composition with increased viscosity with a composition pH in the range of 7 to 12. For example, and preferably, the system and method may be used to provide a (hydro)gelled hypochlorite composition. The system or method makes use of a first quantity of a first component including hypochlorite or a source of hypochlorite at a pH in the range of 10 to 13.5 preferably 11 to 13.5 and a separate component including a pH induced thickening agent in “dry” form or in dissolved and/or dispersed form at a pH less than 7. The pH induced thickener is capable of increasing the viscosity of a composition upon subjecting it to an increasing pH such as in particular the composition pH in the range of 7 to 12. The pH induced thickener is thus for causing an increase of viscosity in the hypochlorite composition caused by the alkaline composition pH experienced by the pH induced thickener. A pH adjusting (acidic or basic) agent may be present to adjust the composition pH to the desired range. The hypochlorite composition is obtainable by combining amounts of the components in the system.