Disclosed are stable microcapsule compositions each containing a microcapsule dispersed in an aqueous phase and a stabilizing agent. The microcapsule compositions are stable for at least 4 weeks when storing at 45° C., and the microcapsule composition is considered stable when (i) the composition has a viscosity of 3000 cP or less and (ii) 20% or less water by volume of the composition is separated from the composition. Also disclosed are consumer products having such a stable microcapsule composition.

Disclosed herein are compositions (e.g., sprays, paints, etc.) that comprise antimicrobial zeolite nanoparticles. Also provided are hemostatic compositions comprising zeolite nanoparticles, dryer sheets comprising zeolite nanoparticles, and textiles comprising zeolite nanoparticles. Also disclosed are compositions (e.g., sprays) that include a binder polymer to improve coating adherence. In some cases, the zeolite nanoparticles can further comprise an optical tracer (e.g., a fluorophore) associated with the zeolite nanoparticles. The optical tracer can be interrogated to confirm presence of the zeolite nanoparticles (or a coating comprising the zeolite nanoparticles) on a surface. Also provided are methods of forming viricidal coatings using compositions that comprise zeolite nanoparticles dispersed in a carrier.

An objective of the invention is to provide a production method for a powdered solid cosmetic that, while having a texture similar to that in the case in which an elastic spherical powder is blended, also has excellent powder dispersibility and high impact resistance. The production method for a powdered solid cosmetic according to the present invention comprises a slurry preparation step of preparing a slurry by mixing a powder component and an oil-based component, as a binder, in a volatile solvent, wherein: the powder component includes a spherical powder, and the spherical powder contains (A) a non-elastic spherical powder having a crushing strength per particle of 30 MPa or higher; the oil-based component contains (B) a gel-type partially crosslinked organopolysiloxane polymer; the (A) non-elastic spherical powder constitutes 6% to 25% by mass of the powdered solid cosmetic; and 90% by mass or more of the spherical powder contained in the powder component is constituted by the (A) non-elastic spherical powder.

An objective of the invention is to provide a production method for a powdered solid cosmetic that, while having a texture similar to that in the case in which an elastic spherical powder is blended, also has excellent powder dispersibility and high impact resistance. The production method for a powdered solid cosmetic according to the present invention comprises a slurry preparation step of preparing a slurry by mixing a powder component and an oil-based component, as a binder, in a volatile solvent, wherein: the powder component includes a spherical powder, and the spherical powder contains (A) a non-elastic spherical powder having a crushing strength per particle of 30 MPa or higher; the oil-based component contains (B) a gel-type partially crosslinked organopolysiloxane polymer; the (A) non-elastic spherical powder constitutes 6% to 25% by mass of the powdered solid cosmetic; and 90% by mass or more of the spherical powder contained in the powder component is constituted by the (A) non-elastic spherical powder.

The present invention provides a solid personal care product comprising: a core layer containing a cleansing or conditioning component; and a skin layer containing a water-soluble or water-dispersible polymer. A solid personal care product produced according to the present invention solves the disadvantage that existing conventional solid cleansing agents or conditioning agents in powder, soap, or other flake form have of the powder scattering, as well as the problem of the cleansing power, conditioning efficacy, and fragrance-preserving property of such agents degrading. Moreover, the contents of the cleansing or conditioning component does not rub off onto the hands of a user even when the user holds the contents in the user's hands, and the shape of the product according to the present invention does not change even in places of high humidity. In addition, this solid personal care product is easy to use, store, and package, while retaining the same functions as those of conventional liquid cleansing and conditioning personal care products.

A method for processing a high pigment loaded cosmetic composition may provide a pre-dispersion phase, a grind phase, and a full extender phase. The method of processing the cosmetic composition may fully saturate and disperse solid particulates of at least 35% by weight of the cosmetic composition. The method for processing the cosmetic composition may provide a high color payoff in a single swipe or application. Further, the method for processing the cosmetic composition may reduce feathering and bleeding even with a high pigment load.

A composition comprising at least one dispersed fatty phase, and at least one continuous aqueous phase, and comprising: a) at least one hydrophobic gelling agent selected from ester of dextrin and fatty acid; b) at least one amphiphilic crosslinked copolymer; c) at least one anionic terpolymer, linear or branched, of at least one monomer (1) carrying an acid function in free form, partially or totally salified by a nonionic monomer (2) selected from N,N-dimethylacrylamide and 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate, and at least one monomer (3) polyoxethylenated alkyl acrylate of formula (III) wherein in formula (III): R1 represents a hydrogen atom, R represents a linear or branched C.sub.8-C.sub.16 alkyl radical, n is an integer ranging from 1 to 10; and d) at least one hydrophobic particles chosen from hydrophobic silicas, hydrophobic cellulose, starch, talc, silicone resin powders, hollow hemispherical silicone particles, polyamide powders, hydrophobic pigments, or a mixture thereof. ##STR00001##

A composition comprising at least one dispersed fatty phase, and at least one continuous aqueous phase, and comprising: a) at least one hydrophobic gelling agent selected from ester of dextrin and fatty acid; b) at least one amphiphilic crosslinked copolymer; c) at least one anionic terpolymer, linear or branched, of at least one monomer (1) carrying an acid function in free form, partially or totally salified by a nonionic monomer (2) selected from N,N-dimethylacrylamide and 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate, and at least one monomer (3) polyoxethylenated alkyl acrylate of formula (III) wherein in formula (III): R1 represents a hydrogen atom, R represents a linear or branched C.sub.8-C.sub.16 alkyl radical, n is an integer ranging from 1 to 10; and d) at least one hydrophobic particles chosen from hydrophobic silicas, hydrophobic cellulose, starch, talc, silicone resin powders, hollow hemispherical silicone particles, polyamide powders, hydrophobic pigments, or a mixture thereof. ##STR00001##

The present invention relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibres, in particular the hair, which consists in applying to the keratin fibres: at least one coat of at least a first composition (i) comprising at least one hydrophobic film-forming polymer, at least one volatile solvent and at least one pigment, and then, after drying, at least a second coat of at least a second composition (ii) comprising at least one hydrophobic film-forming polymer, at least one volatile solvent and at least one pigment, the pigments of compositions (i) and (ii) being qualitatively and/or quantitatively different.

The present invention relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibres, in particular the hair, which consists in applying to the keratin fibres: at least one coat of at least a first composition (i) comprising at least one hydrophobic film-forming polymer, at least one volatile solvent and at least one pigment, and then, after drying, at least a second coat of at least a second composition (ii) comprising at least one hydrophobic film-forming polymer, at least one volatile solvent and at least one pigment, the pigments of compositions (i) and (ii) being qualitatively and/or quantitatively different.