A moisturizing base material that contains a lipid peptide compound including at least one of compounds of Formula (1) below and simulated compounds thereof or pharmaceutically usable salts thereof, a surfactant, a specific polyhydric alcohol, a fatty acid, and water.

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(wherein R.sup.1 is a C.sub.9-23 aliphatic group; R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group that optionally has a branched chain having a carbon atom number of 1 or 2; and R.sup.3 is a —(CH.sub.2).sub.n—X group; n is a number of 1 to 4; and X is amino group, guanidino group, —CONH.sub.2 group, or a 5-membered cyclic group optionally having 1 to 3 nitrogen atoms, a 6-membered cyclic group optionally having 1 to 3 nitrogen atoms or a condensed heterocyclic group constituted by a 5-membered cyclic group and a 6-membered cyclic group which optionally have 1 to 3 nitrogen atoms.)

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.

The disclosure relates to hair color base compositions comprising an alkoxylated fatty alcohol, a fatty acid, a fatty alcohol, a buffer system, and optionally a thickening agent and/or colorant compound, hair color altering compositions comprising the hair color base, and kits and methods for altering the color of keratinous fibers such as hair.

The disclosure relates to hair color base compositions comprising an alkoxylated fatty alcohol, a fatty acid, a fatty alcohol, a buffer system, and optionally a thickening agent and/or colorant compound, hair color altering compositions comprising the hair color base, and kits and methods for altering the color of keratinous fibers such as hair.

Agents, processes, and kits-of-parts are provided for dyeing keratinous material. An agent for dyeing keratinous material includes (a1) at least one non-ionic emulsifier having an HLB value of from 4.0 to 12.0, (a2) at least one pigment, and (a3) at least one amino-functionalized silicone polymer.

Agents, processes, and kits-of-parts are provided for dyeing keratinous material. An agent for dyeing keratinous material includes (a1) at least one non-ionic emulsifier having an HLB value of from 4.0 to 12.0, (a2) at least one pigment, and (a3) at least one amino-functionalized silicone polymer.

A cosmetic composition for improved dyeing of keratin fibers is described. The composition comprises alkoxylated organopolysiloxanes and alkoxylated glyceryl esters and/or optionally alkoxylated alkyl glyceryl ethers. The composition may comprise less than 40 wt % water, or may be anhydrous. The composition may further comprise a direct dye, and may be used for bleaching, lightening, or dyeing of keratin fibers.

Disclosed herein are hygiene product pods and a method of using the hygiene product pods. A hygiene product pod can include a water-soluble envelope and a hygiene product sealed in the water-soluble envelope. A hygiene product as described herein can comprise a non-aqueous carrier. A non-aqueous carrier as described herein can comprise a polyol solvent and a polyglyceryl fatty acid ester (PGEs) chassis.

The present disclosure relates to compositions for altering the tone or color of the hair, the compositions comprising at least one amino acid, at least one carboxylic acid, monoethanolamine, and at least one hair coloring agent comprising a direct dye. The disclosure also relates to methods of using the compositions.

Evaporation of water from an aqueous dispersion of a solid peroxide such as benzoyl peroxide is retarded by the incorporation of carboxylic acid salt. The carboxylic acid salt renders the aqueous dispersion less susceptible to explosive decomposition when exposed to external triggering events such as impact, heat, friction or contamination, yet does not interfere with the ability to achieve and maintain a stable, small particle size dispersion having desirable viscosity and flow properties.