The invention pertains to a cosmetic composition comprising: at least one saponin; and at least one prebiotic component selected from the group consisting of fructooligosaccharides, fructans, galactooligosaccharides, galactans, glucooligosaccharides, glucans, pectin, xylooligosaccharides, xylans, and mixtures thereof. The invention also pertains to a process for producing such a cosmetic composition and to a use of said cosmetic composition.

Reshaping compositions, methods or processes, and kits-of-parts reshape keratin fibers. The reshaping composition is an aqueous non-reducing, non-oxidizing reshaping composition for keratin fibers having a pH in the range of 7 to 12 and comprises a) one or more alkalizing agents, b) one or more lipophilic compounds being liquid at 25° C. and atmospheric pressure, at a total concentration in the range of 10% to 80% by weight, calculated to the total weight of the composition, c) one or more surfactants, and d) one or more thickening agents being soluble in or mixable with the one or more lipophilic compounds according to b).

A surfactant formulation comprised of: a sulfosuccinate in the range of 7 to 30 percent (active); an alkylpolyglucoside in the range of 5 to 30 percent (active); water in the range of 20 to 80 percent (active); and an optional preservative.

A method of preparing biocompatible and stable gold nanoparticles comprises preparing at least one flavonoid-rich plant extract, and mixing at least one of the plant extracts with an aqueous solution of at least one gold salt. The flavonoid-rich plant extract is an extract of Hubertia ambavilla or Hypericum lanceolatum. The gold nanoparticles may be used for medical and/or cosmetic purposes.

The present invention relates to novel cosmetic emulsions, comprising 1,2-decanediol, advantageous uses thereof and methods for their production.

A single or multi-ply flushable and dispersible wet wipe including a wet laid fibrous web imprinted using a structuring fabric, a binder composition comprising poly(vinyl) alcohol, poly(vinyl) acetate, poly (ethylene) (vinyl) alcohols, poly (ethylene) (vinyl) acetate, copolymers of vinyl acetate-ethylene, or combinations thereof, and one or more additives. In an exemplary embodiment, the fibrous web is wetted by a wetting solution comprising 0.1% to about 10% by weight of one of the following: (1) boric acid; and (2) boric acid and a mono or divalent salt.

The present invention relates to toiletry products and more particularly to shower products that are manufactured in shaped forms and/or comprise shaped gels. Certain embodiments relate to formulations for shower products comprising gelatin, water and surfactant wherein the shower product is in shaped gel form and/or comprises a shaped gel form. Other embodiments relate to shower products per se for example in shaped gel form and/or comprising shaped gel form. Further embodiments relate to a process for the manufacture of such formulations and shower products.

Described herein is a nanofibre matrix comprising 100% natural biopolymers selected from polysaccharides and/or proteins with optional functional ingredients for use as cosmetic products. More specifically, nanofibre matrix manufactured by electrospinning methods comprising a dry sheet without containing any preservatives, surfactants, solvents and crosslinkers. To use nanofibre cosmetic products, simply wet skin and then apply the nanofibre to skin. Functional ingredients may be optionally incorporated within the nanofibre matrix during electrospinning to provide different cosmetic effects. Functional ingredients offer skin benefits such as moisturizing, anti-ageing, wrinkle reduction, brightening, antioxidant and acne treatment. Functional ingredients can be essential oil where it is incorporated into nanofibre matrix to provide scent effect to cosmetic products. Functional ingredients can also be natural dye where it is incorporated in nanofibre matrix to make coloured nanofibres. Coloured nanofibres can be used for makeup products such as blush, eye shadow, eyebrow, nail polish, lipstick, contouring and hair dye product. The nanofibre matrix comprising 100% natural biopolymers with or without functional ingredients can be processed to assorted shapes or easily cut by consumers for using on different areas of skin for different purposes.

The present invention provides long-lasting fragrance compositions that impart to a consumer a long-lasting perception and/or intensity of a perfume during fragrance wear. The present invention provides long-lasting fragrance compositions for prolonging the performance of a fragrance oil.

A method for making highly soluble Stevia sweetener compositions is described. The resulting sweetener compositions readily provide high concentration solutions, and also possess superior taste qualities. The compositions can be used as sweeteners, sweetness enhancers, and flavor enhancers in foods, beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.