Provided are compounds described by the Formula I: ##STR00001##
wherein: R.sub.1 is a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated aliphatic group having from 5 to 22 carbon atoms; R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of the functional groups: ##STR00002##
and salts thererof; n is from 0 to 4; and R.sub.3 is a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated aliphatic group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms. Also provided are compositions comprising, and methods of use of, the compounds of the present invention.

Provided are compounds described by the Formula I: ##STR00001##
wherein: R.sub.1 is a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated aliphatic group having from 5 to 22 carbon atoms; R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of the functional groups: ##STR00002##
and salts thererof; n is from 0 to 4; and R.sub.3 is a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated aliphatic group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms. Also provided are compositions comprising, and methods of use of, the compounds of the present invention.

A combination of at least one selected dicarboxylic acid having 2 to 10 carbon atoms, in combination with at least one amino acid, selected from arginine, lysine, histidine or at least one of the salts of these amino acids, form a bleaching paste in order to reduce the damage to keratinic fibres caused by an oxidative bleaching treatment.

A combination of at least one selected dicarboxylic acid having 2 to 10 carbon atoms, in combination with at least one amino acid, selected from arginine, lysine, histidine or at least one of the salts of these amino acids, form a bleaching paste in order to reduce the damage to keratinic fibres caused by an oxidative bleaching treatment.

The present disclosure relates to topical compositions comprising water, solvent, thickener, preservative and conditioning agent wherein the composition has a viscosity approximately in the range 200-6000 cP at 25° C. following exposure to gamma radiation, to use of the composition in a dressing and the use of compositions and dressings in treatment or prophylaxis of burns.

The present technology relates to alcohol-free botanical oral care compositions that are stable, natural, non-irritating and effective against oral pathogens. In various embodiments, these compositions can be in the form of an oral rinse, a toothpaste, an oral patch, an oral spray, a dental floss, or a lozenge. The present technology also relates to methods of treating a wound, and methods of coating a medical device, using any of the compounds discussed herein.

The present technology relates to alcohol-free botanical oral care compositions that are stable, natural, non-irritating and effective against oral pathogens. In various embodiments, these compositions can be in the form of an oral rinse, a toothpaste, an oral patch, an oral spray, a dental floss, or a lozenge. The present technology also relates to methods of treating a wound, and methods of coating a medical device, using any of the compounds discussed herein.

A cosmetic composition for brightening skin and a method for brightening skin using the cosmetic composition are provided. The cosmetic composition has a pH<7, and includes an oxidizing agent, in some embodiments comprising hydrogen peroxide, and at least one fatty compound present from about at least 30% by weight, based upon the total weight of the composition. The method for brightening skin includes applying to the skin a composition provided as a single-part system, the system including the oxidizing agent and a fatty compound component.

A cosmetic composition for brightening skin and a method for brightening skin using the cosmetic composition are provided. The cosmetic composition has a pH<7, and includes an oxidizing agent, in some embodiments comprising hydrogen peroxide, and at least one fatty compound present from about at least 30% by weight, based upon the total weight of the composition. The method for brightening skin includes applying to the skin a composition provided as a single-part system, the system including the oxidizing agent and a fatty compound component.

The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for inhibiting the growth of, decreasing the amount of, and abolishing the growth of mutans streptococci.