A cosmetic gel sheet suitable for a cosmetic field or a medical field is provided. The cosmetic gel sheet of the present invention contains carboxy group-containing water-soluble polymer, polyalcohol, and acid as essential constituent components. Carboxy group-containing polysaccharide can be suitably used as the carboxy group-containing water-soluble polymer. Water content in the gel sheet is 30% by weight, but it is more preferable if the water content is 10% by weight or less. In the cosmetic gel sheet of the present invention, the gel sheet can be manufactured by drying an aqueous solution containing carboxy group-containing water-soluble polymer, polyalcohol, and acid as essential components. Wherein, it is desirable that content of the acid in the aqueous solution is adjusted to a value appropriate for setting pH of the aqueous solution to 2.0-4.0.

There is provided a spherical organic-inorganic composite particle having good biodegradability. The organic-inorganic composite particle according to the present invention includes 1 to 79% by weight of a silica component and 21 to 99% by weight of a biodegradable plastic. The organic-inorganic composite particle has an average particle diameter d.sub.1 of 0.5 to 25 μm, a true density of 1.03 to 2.00 g/cm.sup.3, and a sphericity of 0.80 or more. A cosmetic product including the organic-inorganic composite particle having such properties has excellent texture properties.

The invention is directed to a foam precursor liquid and foam cleansing composition that comprise a cellulose ether and surfactant. The precursor liquid results in a foam with excellent lather characteristics upon dispensing from a pump foam dispenser, and the liquid does not thicken to impede or clog the dispenser it is dispensed from. The foam precursor liquid is easily pourable prior to dispensing and makes refilling and reusing pump foam dispensers very convenient for consumers conscious about using less plastic.

The present invention is directed to a personal composition comprising a) a strobilurin; b) salicylic acid wherein the ratio of a:b is from about 1:1 to about 100:1; wherein there is a synergistic anti-inflammatory/cellular stress activity.

The present invention provides a hair cleansing composition comprising an anionic surfactant, a cationic polymer, a dialkyl ether, and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the general formula R.sup.a—O-(AlkO).sub.m—R.sup.b and a polyoxypropylene polyglyceryl ether. The hair cleansing composition has a low viscosity at low temperatures and is thereby convenient to use. In addition, the hair cleansing composition maintains basic performance (e.g., good foam quality and good foam quantity) at low temperatures, and provides sufficient smoothness when scrubbing or rinsing hair.

The hair cleansing composition according to the present invention can be provided, together with a foam discharge device, as a kit, and is applicable to a method for hair cleansing.

The present invention relates to a composition, preferably a cosmetic composition, comprising, in an aqueous phase: at least one anti-acne active agent; and hydroxyethylcellulose and at least poly(2-acrylamido 2-methyl propane sulfonic acid),
and uses thereof.

A cleansing composition containing pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, sodium lauryl sulfate, and a co-surfactant. The cleansing compositions can help skin maintain its natural barrier against bacteria, can help balance skin's pH, and can help skin retain moisture.

A toothpaste composition includes a structurant and a thickener, wherein the toothpaste composition has a predetermined viscosity and phase angle by using the structurant instead of reducing the content of a thickener, and thereby has an improved release property during use while maintaining a shape retention property of the toothpaste, and has an improved feeling of refreshment, flavor releasing power, cleaning power, and stain removal power. Further, provided is a toothpaste composition including a chelating agent containing phosphate and silica, wherein the chelating agent is supersaturated to precipitate phosphate to provide strong cleaning power, a whitening effect, a stain removal effect, and a crunchy sensation. Further, provided is a toothpaste composition including a peroxide, a thickener, and a spreading agent, wherein the peroxide and the thickener are separated from each other, providing excellent sense of use, stability, and a whitening effect in an anhydrous state.

A hair treatment method including applying to a scalp a cosmetic composition comprising the following components (A), (B) and (C) and having a viscosity of from 1 to 30,000 mPa.Math.s at pH 4.1: (A) a pH buffer; (B) an antioxidant; and (C) a pH-responsive thickener. The method further includes applying to the hair at least one hair treatment agent composition selected from the group consisting of a hair color composition, a hair bleach composition, a perm composition and a relaxer composition.

Disclosed are hair care and hair cleansing compositions as well as skin care and skin cleansing compositions comprising a fibrous material of natural origin and obtained from plants. The fibrous material comprises micro-scaled and/or nano-scaled fibril agglomerates. Such compositions show pleasant skin feel and comfort during and after application, as well as fast drying and fast absorption into skin. The compositions obtained are also particularly well suited for the topical delivery of cosmetic and pharmaceutical active substances into skin. Additionally, a method to obtain said hair care or hair cleansing composition or said skin care or skin cleansing composition is disclosed.