A substantially anhydrous, concentrated surfactant composition comprising a sugar-based surfactant; an amino acid based surfactant; a polyglycerol ester a polyhydroxy ether, or a combination of a polyglycerol ester a polyhydroxy ether; and, optionally, a glycol, wherein the substantially anhydrous surfactant composition contains less than about 12 weight percent of water.

New cosmetic compositions and their use, in particular, as a shampoo or a cleanser. The compositions are in powder form substantially free of water. The compositions are composed of constituents and ingredients that are natural or of natural origin, non-allergenic, healthy, and free of preservatives. Also, a device including the novel compositions.

New cosmetic compositions and their use, in particular, as a shampoo or a cleanser. The compositions are in powder form substantially free of water. The compositions are composed of constituents and ingredients that are natural or of natural origin, non-allergenic, healthy, and free of preservatives. Also, a device including the novel compositions.

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 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.

Solid cleansing compositions and methods for the same are disclosed herein. The solid cleansing composition may include a cleansing component and one or more whitening agents. The one or more whitening agents may include one or more of a metal oxide, a clay, a coloring agent, or combinations thereof. The solid cleansing composition may have a whiteness, as measured via a Hunter Whiteness Index (L) of from about 60 to about 90.

The compound (3aS,4aR,5S,7aS,9R,9aR)-2,2,5,8,8,9a-hexamethyloctahydro-4H-4a,9-methanoazuleno[5,6-d][1,3]dioxole, compositions and consumer products comprising the compound, methods of making the compound, and the various uses of the compound.

The invention relates to a dispersion containing at least one rhamnolipid derivative and also to the use of the rhamnolipid derivatives as emulsifier or dispersing aid.

The invention relates to a dispersion containing at least one rhamnolipid derivative and also to the use of the rhamnolipid derivatives as emulsifier or dispersing aid.

An antiseptic composition for use as a topical skin sanitizer or as a surface disinfectant includes Populus tremuloides Bark Extract and/or Ribes Nigum Fruit Extract in an amount of from about 0.1 to about 50 weight percent effective as a broad spectrum antiseptic and antimicrobial agent. The composition includes an aqueous medium and/or one or more oils. The amount of the aqueous medium is from 45 to about 95 weight percent. The amount of oils is from 0.03 to about 50 weight percent. The composition may also include up to about 1 weight percent of one or more soothing agents; up to about 5 weight percent of one or more thickeners; and up to about 38 weight percent of one or more emulsifiers. The composition does not contain alcohols, chlorinated compounds, iodine, or phenols.