Disclosed herein are methods for inhibiting growth of oral pathogenic bacteria and alleviating an oral pathogenic bacteria-associated disorder using a culture of at least one lactic acid bacterial strain selected from the group consisting of Lactobacillus rhamnosus MP108 which is deposited at the China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center (CGMCC) under an accession number CGMCC 21225, and Lactobacillus paracasei MP137 which is deposited at the CGMCC under an accession number CGMCC 21224.

Disinfecting compositions containing hypochlorous acid and acetic acid are useful for treating biofilms in or on tissue, including biofilms related to wounds or other skin trauma. The compositions are useful for treating a variety of types of tissue, both on the surface on beneath the surface of tissue. Compositions are provided for treating biofilms without inducing antimicrobial resistance.

The invention provides probiotic bacteria and lysates thereof for use in methods of medical and cosmetic treatment. Use in the treatment of infections, including skin infections and methods involving regeneration or repair of the skin barrier are contemplated.

The present invention relates to a composition comprising probiotics, preferably based on bacteria, in particular of the genus Lactobacillus, to be used for the purpose of preventing and/or treating the disorders affecting the skin, in particular inflammatory disorders, in particular autoinflammatory disorders of dermatological interest such as atopic dermatitis. Furthermore, the composition of the invention is useful for preventing and/or reducing the damage induced by UV radiation, in particular skin aging.

The present invention is in the field of antiperspirant compositions, in particular, compositions comprising antiperspirant actives. Disclosed is an antiperspirant composition free from aluminum and/or zirconium salt, and/or zinc based antiperspirant active, comprising an oil-in-water emulsion comprises oil phase and an emulsifier, wherein said oil phase comprises a lipophilic material having a melting point greater than 40° C.; wherein said composition comprises at least 4 wt % of said lipophilic material.

Zinc-fluoride compositions, dental articles comprising zinc-fluoride compositions, and methods for reducing bacteria on a tooth surface and/or remineralizing a tooth surface are described.

An alcohol-free lotion for the topical application having sanitizing properties is made by combining an aqueous phase comprising water, a water soluble preservative, an antimicrobial active, and at least one humectant with an oil phase, wherein the at least one humectant is present in the aqueous phase in the range of from 5 to 30 wt. %, wherein the oil phase comprises an oil soluble preservative, at least one surfactant, and at least one oil, wherein the surfactant is present in the oil phase in the range of from about 20 to 60 wt. %, and wherein the aqueous phase to oil phase ratio is from about 12:1 to 1:2.

A disinfecting composition may contain 0.001 to 5 mass % of an MPC copolymer containing a constituent unit based on 2-(meth)acryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine, 5 to 90 mass % of a lower alcohol, and 0.01 to 10 mass % of an aliphatic acid ester-based nonionic surfactant. The MPC copolymer may include one or more copolymer selected from of an MPC copolymer a having a weight average molecular weight of 10,000 to 400,000 and an MPC copolymer b having a weight average molecular weight of 800,000 to 1,800,000. Such a disinfecting composition may be excellent in foam sustainability when it is discharged as a foam and that has moist feeling when it is applied.

This invention relates to syndet-based compositions having pH of 4.5 to 5.5 wherein use of caprylic acid has been unexpectedly found to enhance bacterial kill.

A non-toxic, alcohol-free disinfectant and sanitizing composition comprising a non-ionic surfactant system, an alkylated vegetable oil, a sodium-containing base, benzalkonium chloride, citric acid and purified water for use on skin, hands and hard surfaces. The materials from which it is manufactured are all renewable, non-toxic, alcohol-free, nonflammable and the composition is readily biodegradable. The composition does not rely upon alcohol to produce its antimicrobial effects. The invention provides effective alternative to alcohol-based disinfectant and sanitizers and may be particularly useful in personal care and cleaning household products for schools, hospitals, restaurants, hotels and supermarkets. Furthermore, the invention also met the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards and protocols for disinfectants on hard surfaces.