A compound having Formula (I) or Formula (II):

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or a mixture thereof,

in which R is —H; —CH.sub.3; —CH—(CH.sub.3).sub.2; —CH.sub.2—CH—(CH.sub.3).sub.2; —CH—(CH.sub.3)—CH.sub.2—CH.sub.3; —CH.sub.2—(C.sub.6H.sub.5); —CH.sub.2—(3-indole); —CH.sub.2—CH.sub.2—S—CH.sub.3; —CH.sub.2—OH; —CH—(CH.sub.3)—OH; —CH.sub.2—SH; —CH.sub.2-(p-C.sub.6H.sub.40H); —CH.sub.2—CH.sub.2—CH.sub.2—CH.sub.2—NH.sub.2; —CH.sub.2—CO—NH.sub.2; —CH.sub.2—CH.sub.2—CO—NH.sub.2; —CH.sub.2—CH.sub.2—COOH; —CH.sub.2—COOH; or —CH.sub.2—CH.sub.2—NH—C═NH.sub.2(NH.sub.2);

and X is a suitable non-interfering anion, a process for making the compound having Formula (I) or Formula (II), and a process for reacting the compound having Formula (I) or Formula (II) or a mixture thereof with a (poly)saccharide to form a cationized (poly)saccharide.

A translucent hair care composition comprising a substituted 2-pyridinol-N-oxide material, a cationic surfactant, a fatty alcohol, a water-soluble polymer, water, and a monocarboxylic acid.

A topical probiotic delivery system comprised of (a) at least one quiescent desiccated probiotic, (b) at least one wax, and (c) at least one polymer having a plurality of ionic or ionizable pendant groups. The delivery system is preferably substantially anhydrous and substantially free of preservatives

The present invention is direct to a hair care composition comprising from about 8 to about 17% of one or more surfactants; from about 0.1-0.25% of salicylate salts or acids; from about 0.1-0.25% of benzoate salts or acids wherein there is a weight ratio of about 1:1 to 2.5:1 for the salicylate salts or acids to sodium benzoate salts or acids.

The present invention relates to the field of liquid solubilising systems. More specifically, the present invention relates to a macroemulsion comprising a hydrophobic active substance, which enhances the transfer of said hydrophobic active substance to a subject or object. A method for producing the macroemulsion, and the use of said macroemulsion to provide a sensory effect or other benefits, are likewise provided. The present invention also pertains to the use of the macroemulsion for preparing consumer products. Consumer products comprising or consisting of said macroemulsion, such as foods, cosmetics, personal care products, in particular skin cleaning products, shampoos, rinse-off conditioners, deodorants, antiperspirants, body lotions, homecare products, in particular liquid detergents, all-purpose cleaners, laundry and cleaning agents, fabric softeners, laundry scent, laundry scent boosters, pharmaceuticals and pet foods, in particular laundry and cleaning agents, also form part of the present invention. The present invention especially pertains to laundry scent or laundry scent booster products which impart laundry an intensive fragrance effect.

The disclosure relates to compositions for keratin fibers, which have a unique transformative nature that allows the composition to change from a gel to a foam when shear stress is applied to the gel. The disclosure also relates to packaging systems comprising the compositions, and methods of using the compositions.

A stable shampoo composition containing a surfactant system that is substantially free of sulphated surfactants, a cationic polymer, and a sclerotium gum thickener. The shampoo can have a viscosity greater than 2500 cP and a pH greater than 5.5.

The invention relates to a cosmetic process for treating keratin fibers, preferably the hair, comprising at least the steps consisting in: a) applying to said keratin fibers a composition containing at least one substance chosen from fatty substances, non-silicone polymers and surfactants, b) applying a mechanical tension to said keratin fibers, and c) exposing said keratin fibers under mechanical tension to microwaves, at a pressure ranging from 50,000 to 250,000 Pa, in the presence of at least one solvent in vapor form on contact with the keratin fibers and without there being complete drying of the keratin fibers throughout the entire exposure to the microwaves, the solvent(s) in vapor form being entirely generated by evaporating at least one compound present, before emission of the microwaves, on contact with the keratin fibers, step a) taking place prior to step c).

Embodiments described herein relate generally to apparatus, methods and systems for low energy processing of consumer personal hygiene products (PHPs) and formulations of the same. In some embodiments, a method of manufacturing a consumer PHP comprises combining a first material and second material at room temperature to form a first mixture, mixing the first mixture at room temperature, adding a third material at room temperature to form a second mixture; mixing the second mixture at room temperature, adding a fourth material at room temperature to form a third mixture; and mixing the third mixture at room temperature. In some embodiments, the third material and the fourth material can be mixed to form the second mixture and the first mixture and second mixture can be combined to form the third mixture. In some embodiments, the mixing can be accomplished using a propeller mixer. In some embodiments, the propeller mixer can be rotated at a speed of greater than about 200 rpm during at least one of the mixing steps. In some embodiments, the pH of the third mixture can be adjusted to between about 4.5 and about 6.5 using an acidifier. In some embodiments, the viscosity of the third mixture can be adjusted to between about 100 cP and about 25,000 cP using a thickener.

The present invention relates to an aqueous composition comprising at least one dispersion of polymer particles in a non-aqueous medium, at least one cationic polymer and at least one anionic polymer. The present invention also relates to a cosmetic treatment process, notably a process for styling keratin fibres, in particular human keratin fibres such as the hair, using this composition. Finally, the present invention relates to the use of this composition for the cosmetic treatment of keratin fibres, in particular of human keratin fibres such as the hair, and in particular for styling the hair, i.e. for shaping and/or fixing the head of hair.