Abstract: An improved powdered soap is disclosed. The powdered soap has a composition that includes a surfactant/soap system, which should comprise in the range of about 64% to 99% of the powdered soap composition, and an anti-itch/anti-dryness ingredient. Optionally, but preferably, the powdered soap includes at least one flow agent and one or more of each of a fragrance, a colorant, a foam booster, and an exfoliant.

Abstract: An improved cream soap is disclosed. The cream soap is comprised of water, a surfactant/soap system, one or more detergents, a preservative, and at least one structuring/emulsifying agent. Generally, the cream soap composition further comprises one or more of each of a colorant, a fragrance, and a skin benefit additive. The soap has a more paste-like consistency as compared to conventional cream soaps. And by virtue of its paste-like consistency, this soap can be stored in, and dispensed from a wider array of containment units, and also avoids the problem of “run off” that plagues conventional cream soaps.

Abstract: A soap bar with suspended articles dispersed in a random manner throughout the bar. The articles may contain various skin conditioning, fragrance, or other aesthetic elements that are appealing to the consumer. The process for making the disclosed soap bar is also disclosed. The process comprises forming a gel matrix into which the articles are suspended before being added to the primary soap mixture. The gel matrix of the present invention is formed with a suspending agent which is particularly advantageous when used in the present invention.