The current disclosure relates to a combination of ingredients including Plumeria alba (Frangipani) flower extract and salicylic acid. The composition can further contain hydroxyacetophenone, titanium dioxide, and/or carrageenan. This combination of components has been shown to be useful as a cleansing composition that is effective for reducing sebum, increasing clarity of the skin, and for improving the appearance of the skin by reducing shine and pore size. This combination of components has further been shown to be useful for reducing irritation and inflammation in the skin.

The current disclosure relates to a combination of ingredients including Plumeria alba (Frangipani) flower extract and salicylic acid. The composition can further contain hydroxyacetophenone, titanium dioxide, and/or carrageenan. This combination of components has been shown to be useful as a cleansing composition that is effective for reducing sebum, increasing clarity of the skin, and for improving the appearance of the skin by reducing shine and pore size. This combination of components has further been shown to be useful for reducing irritation and inflammation in the skin.

A method for visibly whitening teeth at least three shades as measured using a tooth shade grading system, the method comprising providing a gel composition that (a) does not contain a peroxide bleaching agent, (b) is conformable to teeth surfaces and to interstitial spaces between teeth, without permanent deformation thereof, and (c) is removably attached to a release liner; wherein the gel strip consists essentially of (x) a sea salt and (y) at least two essential oils selected from the group consisting of (i) lemon peel oil; (ii) coconut oil; and (iii) sage oil; and applying the gel strip to the outer surface of the teeth in an amount sufficient to coat the teeth, once daily for a period of time from about 15 minutes to about 30 minutes. A method for preventing teeth staining by applying the above gel composition twice to teeth allowing 30 seconds drying between applications.

A method for visibly whitening teeth at least three shades as measured using a tooth shade grading system, the method comprising providing a gel composition that (a) does not contain a peroxide bleaching agent, (b) is conformable to teeth surfaces and to interstitial spaces between teeth, without permanent deformation thereof, and (c) is removably attached to a release liner; wherein the gel strip consists essentially of (x) a sea salt and (y) at least two essential oils selected from the group consisting of (i) lemon peel oil; (ii) coconut oil; and (iii) sage oil; and applying the gel strip to the outer surface of the teeth in an amount sufficient to coat the teeth, once daily for a period of time from about 15 minutes to about 30 minutes. A method for preventing teeth staining by applying the above gel composition twice to teeth allowing 30 seconds drying between applications.

A solid cosmetic composition including 12 to 50% by weight of a non-volatile liquid fatty phase and 40 to 85% by weight of a pulverulent phase including spherical fillers that are surface-treated with a metallic soap. Also, a process for preparing such a solid cosmetic composition and a method for making up the skin or lips using such a solid cosmetic composition.

A solid cosmetic composition including 12 to 50% by weight of a non-volatile liquid fatty phase and 40 to 85% by weight of a pulverulent phase including spherical fillers that are surface-treated with a metallic soap. Also, a process for preparing such a solid cosmetic composition and a method for making up the skin or lips using such a solid cosmetic composition.

Water-in-oil type emulsion cosmetics containing (a) polyaspartic acid or a salt thereof, (b) a spherical powder, (c) an oily component, (d) a lipophilic surfactant, (e) a pigment, and (f) water can achieve superior makeup effects, good moist feeling, superior emulsion stability and pigment dispersibility.

Water-in-oil type emulsion cosmetics containing (a) polyaspartic acid or a salt thereof, (b) a spherical powder, (c) an oily component, (d) a lipophilic surfactant, (e) a pigment, and (f) water can achieve superior makeup effects, good moist feeling, superior emulsion stability and pigment dispersibility.

A temporary hair dye composition contains a soap base and a pigment. A method for temporarily coloring hair comprises mixing the temporary hair dye composition including the soap base and the pigment with water to generate a foam, and then applying the foam to the hair.

A temporary hair dye composition contains a soap base and a pigment. A method for temporarily coloring hair comprises mixing the temporary hair dye composition including the soap base and the pigment with water to generate a foam, and then applying the foam to the hair.