The invention relates to a powder for use in a powder jet device for cleaning teeth, wherein the powder comprises granules having an average particle size of 20 μm to 220 μm and the granules comprise primary particles and a binder, wherein the primary particles have an average particle size smaller than the average particle size of the granules. The invention also relates to a process for preparing the powder and the use of the powder for cleaning teeth.

A process for dyeing keratinous material is provided. The process includes (1) applying a coloring agent (a) to the keratinous material. The coloring agent (a) includes (a1) at least one amino-functionalized silicone polymer and (a2) at least one colorant compound. The method further includes (2) allowing the coloring agent (a) to act on the keratinous material for a period of 15 seconds to 10 minutes, and (3) rinsing out the dye (a) under running water for a period of 15 seconds to 10 minutes. In the process, no further cosmetic agent other than the coloring agent (a) is used.

The objective of the present invention is to provide a thickener that can increase the viscosity of a composition with suppressing stickiness and maintaining use feeling in the case of applying the composition on the skin or the like, since the thickener does not contain a polymer thickener or the content amount of a polymer thickener is small. The thickener according to the present invention is characterized in comprising a phospholipid, a biosurfactant, and a 1,2-diol compound represented by the following formula (I):

HO—CH.sub.2—CH(OH)—R.sup.1   (I)

wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrocarbon group having a carbon number of 5 or more and 12 or less.

The present invention relates to a composition comprising a surfactant system comprising lysolecithin and lecithin, or lysolecithin and sugar ester, a non-polar phase comprising a flavor oil, and a polar phase comprising at least one polar non-aqueous solvent, wherein the flavor oil is present in an amount of at least 10 wt. %, based on the total amount of the composition, and wherein lysolecithin is present in an amount of at least 10 wt. %, based on the total amount of the composition. The invention further relates to a method for the preparation of the inventive composition, as well as to the use of the inventive composition for the preparation of a flavored beverage or personal care product. Moreover, the invention concerns a beverage or personal care product comprising the inventive composition.

Hydrogen ion water for use in cosmetic masks and skin care, as well as a method of making the same. The molecular expressions of hydrogen ions in the hydrogen ion water are H.sup.+(H.sub.2O).sub.2, H.sup.+(H.sub.2O).sub.3, H.sup.+(H.sub.2O).sub.4, H.sup.+(H.sub.2O).sub.5, and/or H.sup.+(H.sub.2O).sub.6, where O is the oxygen atom in a water molecule, H is the hydrogen atom in water molecule, and H.sup.+ is a positively charged hydrogen ion. A water mask containing hydrogen ions includes the following components in the indicated weight ratios: 0.01-1% sodium chloride; 0.01-20% glycerol; 0.01-20% 1, 3-butanediol; with the rest being hydrogen ionized water.

Solid concentrated compositions of foaming cleansers, methods for preparing such solid concentrated compositions, and methods for forming liquid cleansing solutions from such solid concentrated compositions are provided. An exemplary solid concentrated composition includes a surfactant and a dissolution promotion agent, wherein the composition is anhydrous, and wherein the composition is substantially free of sulfates.

Compositions for topical application that effectively deliver antioxidants across the epidermis, dermis, or a combination thereof into cells and/or the bloodstream while concurrently maintaining chemical activity of the antioxidants. In certain aspects, these formulations include emulsions and balms each having a lipophilic carrier and a lipophilic antioxidant solubilized by the lipophilic carrier. Also disclosed herein are methods for making these compositions for topical application.

Embodiments of the present disclosure may include a skincare composition comprising an antimicrobial component, an antiaging component and a moisturizing component comprising at least one alpha-hydroxy acid. A treatment method for improving skin may include administering to an area in need thereof a composition comprising an effective amount of an antimicrobial component, an antiaging component and a moisturizing component comprising at least one alpha-hydroxy acid.

The antimicrobial composition of the present invention comprises a cationic active ingredient, a foam boosting surfactant, a foam boosting copolymer, a foam stabilizer, and a chelating agent. The present antimicrobial compositions are free of the antimicrobial agent triclosan (i.e., 2,4,4′-trichloro-2′hydroxy-diphenylether), have rapid cidal activity, provide stable copious foam and exhibit enhanced tissue (e.g. skin) compatibility as defined by an in vitro whole toxicology assessment method.

The present invention relates to a hair cosmetic composition, especially for washing and/or conditioning hair, comprising surfactants and an oil-in-water emulsion that comprises: a silicone mixture comprising a trialkylsilyl terminated dialkylpolysiloxane and an amino silicone; a mixture of emulsifiers comprising one or more nonionic emulsifier, wherein the mixture of emulsifiers has a HLB value from 10 to 16; and water. The invention also relates to a process for the cosmetic treatment of hair, preferably for washing and/or conditioning hair, using this composition.