Deodorant and/or antiperspirant compositions

Abstract

The invention relates to antiperspirant/deodorant soft solid compositions which comprise:

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] The present application claims the benefit of priority of provisional application, U.S. Ser. No. 60/206,527, filed on May 23, 2000.

[0002] The present invention relates to deodorant and/or antiperspirant compositions and more particularly compositions in the form of soft solids, to the manufacture of such compositions and their use in controlling perspiration, especially in the axilla.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Soft solid antiperspirant/deodorant products have been disclosed which contain silicone elastomers. A potential problem with such soft solid antiperspirant/deodorant products is their aesthetics. More specifically, such products can have a heavy, greasy feel. The present invention solves this problem.

[0004] As further background to this invention, it may be noted that many solid antiperspirants have been described in the chemical and cosmetic literature. These compositions generally tend to fall into one of two classes: emulsion sticks and suspensoid sticks. Emulsion sticks contain a solution of the antiperspirant active incorporated in the stick via an emulsion. Although emulsion sticks may be desirable in certain respects, many tend to be unstable, have poor aesthetics and leave a visible or sticky residue on the skin after use. Suspensoid sticks contain the powdered antiperspirant active suspended in the stick without the use of water or an emulsion. The present invention provides an excellent antiperspirant or deodorant composition which has increased esthetic properties as mentioned above. The compositions of the invention are anhydrous antiperspirant/deodorant compositions which are suspensoids which can be in the form of soft solids.

[0005] Patents and patent documents related to this field of invention are as follows:

[0006] U.S. Pat. No. 5,919,437 discloses a solid cosmetic composition (e.g. a cream) containing an active cosmetic material and a silicone gel material.

[0007] U.S. Pat. No. 6,007,799 discloses a clear cosmetic gel composition in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion, and methods of forming and using the composition.

[0008] U.S. Pat. No. 5,922,308 discloses an underarm treatment composition including a deodorant and/or antiperspirant active, a crosslinked non-emulsifying siloxane elastomer and a volatile siloxane.

[0009] U.S. Pat. No. 5,922,309 discloses an underarm treatment composition including a deodorant and/or antiperspirant active, and cyclomethicone in hexameric form.

[0010] U.S. Pat. No. 5,942,215 discloses an antiperspirant stick composition suitable for topical application to human skin comprising; an effective amount of an antiperspirant astringent; a volatile silicone; a structurant; and a cross-linked or partially cross-linked non-emulsifying siloxane elastomer.

[0011] It is a further object of the present invention in at least some embodiments to provide a cosmetic composition having reduced syneresis (e.g. reduced syneresis of silicone material therefrom), and methods of making and using such composition.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0012] The invention relates to an antiperspirant/deodorant soft solid compositions with improved aesthetics including one or more of lack of greasiness, improved or drier feeling, improved “glide” and better payoff.

[0013] More specifically, the invention relates to antiperspirant/deodorant soft solid compositions comprising:

[0014] a) a volatile silicone compound;

[0015] b) a structuring wax;

[0016] c) a silicone elastomer at from about 0.1 to about 30%; and

[0017] d) an antiperspirant or deodorant active ingredient.

[0018] The invention also relates to a method of controlling body odor and perspiration by contacting human skin with a composition of the invention.

[0019] A soft solid herein indicates the composition is a cream, commonly a viscous material which flows when subjected to a pressure between 10 to 40 mPa (about 1.5 to 6 psi).

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0020] As used herein % means weight % unless otherwise indicated. The starting materials used in making the compositions of the invention are either known or can be made according to known methods. The compositions of the invention can be made by known methods or they can be made by methods which are analogous to those which are known in the art.

[0021] The invention relates to antiperspirant/deodorant soft solid compositions which comprise:

[0022] a) a volatile silicone compound;

[0023] b) a structuring wax;

[0024] c) a silicone elastomer at from about 0.1 to about 30%; and

[0025] d) an antiperspirant or deodorant active ingredient.

[0026] The invention relates to a method for reducing or controlling perspiration or odor which comprises administering to the underarm area an effective amount of a composition of the invention.

[0027] More specifically, the compositions of the invention comprise:

[0028] a) about 25 to about 75% of a volatile silicone;

[0029] b) about 1 to about 10% of a structuring wax;

[0030] c) about 0.1 to about 30% of a silicone elastomer;

[0031] d) about 1 to about 50% of an antiperspirant or deodorant active ingredient.

[0032] The invention also relates to a method for reducing or controlling perspiration or odor which comprises administering to the underarm area an effective amount of a composition of the invention.

[0033] While the present invention will be described in connection with specific and preferred embodiments, it will be understood that it is not intended to limit the invention to those embodiments. To the contrary, it is intended that the present invention cover all alterations, modifications and equivalents as may be included within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

[0034] Throughout the present disclosure, the present invention is described primarily in connection with an antiperspirant or deodorant composition, including antiperspirant and deodorant soft solids compositions. However, the present invention is not limited to such compositions; for example, the composition according to the present invention can be a sunscreen composition. Depending on the active cosmetic ingredients included in the composition, the composition can be an insect repellent composition, a sunscreen composition, an anti-fungal composition, etc. As to various types of cosmetic compositions and active materials incorporated therein, applicable to the present invention, attention is directed to U.S. Pat. No. 4,322,400 to Yuhas, which is hereby incorporated by reference.

[0035] Thus, while the present invention will primarily be described in connection with antiperspirant and deodorant compositions, for application to the skin, particularly in axillary regions of the human body, in order to reduce body malodor, e.g., by reducing the flow of perspiration in the axillary regions, the present invention is not limited to these specific uses, and, as described previously, can include various active cosmetic materials in order to achieve specific cosmetic effects for the skin.

[0036] Throughout the present specification, “deodorant active” materials and “antiperspirant active” materials are discussed. Both types of materials contribute to reduction of body (for example, axillary) malodor. By reduction of body malodor is meant that, generally, there is less body malodor after application of the composition to a person's skin, as compared to body malodor of the person without application of the composition. Such reduction can be due to one or more of a masking of the malodor; absorption and/or chemical reaction of the malodorous materials; reduction of the levels of the bacteria producing the malodorous materials, e.g. from perspiration; and reduction of perspiration, etc. The antiperspirant materials, when utilized in appropriate amounts, primarily act to reduce malodor by reducing production of perspiration; the antiperspirant materials can also have a deodorant function, e.g., as an antimicrobial agent. The deodorant active materials do not substantially reduce the production of perspiration, but reduce malodor in other ways, e.g., as fragrances masking the malodor or reducing the malodor intensity, as odor adsorbents, as antimicrobial (bacteriostatic) agents, as agents chemically reacting with malodorous material, etc.

[0037] Throughout the specification, where compositions are described as including or comprising specific components or materials, or methods are described as including or comprising specific processing steps, it is contemplated by the inventors that such compositions and methods of the present invention include variations which consist essentially of, or consist of, the recited components or materials, or the recited steps. Accordingly, throughout the present disclosure, any described composition of the present invention can consist essentially of, or consist of, the recited components or materials, and any method can consist essentially of, or consist of, the recited steps.

[0038] The present invention contemplates an anhydrous cosmetic composition (e.g., a solid (solidified) cosmetic composition) containing (1) an active cosmetic material selected from the group consisting of deodorant active materials, antiperspirant active materials, sunscreen materials, insect repellents and anti fungal agents, and (2) a silicone gel material that acts to improve the aesthetics of the composition, but said gel does not act as a structurant for the composition; and (3) a wax that acts as a structurant for the composition. The silicone gel material includes an organopolysiloxane material and a volatile silicone material. Illustratively, the active cosmetic material (e.g., antiperspirant active metal salt) can be in particulate form, suspended in the silicone gel material; but it need not be in such particulate form.

[0039] It has been found that when silicone elastomers are included in compositions of the invention at low levels, that is from about I to about 7%, more preferably about 4%, that they do not function as structurants but instead provide compositions with good aesthetic properties such as silky feel. Silicone elastomers also reduce the likelihood that the final product will undergo syneresis. It has also been found that low levels of silicone elastomers when used in conjunction with specific waxes results in compositions with outstanding aesthetic properties. Such waxes can be selected from the group consisting of beeswax, spermaceti, camauba wax, bayberry, candedilla, montan wax, ozokerite, microcrystalline wax such as Multiwax 180 from Witco and triglyceride Wax such as Syncrowax HGL-C from Croda. Microcrystalline wax is preferred.

[0040] The selection of a limited proportion of structuring wax eg 1 to 10% by weight in conjunction with the silicone elastomer enables the production of a product having improved aesthetic properties, such as less greasiness, by combining the sensory benefits of the elastomer, particularly when present in a non-structuring amount, with the structuring capabilities of the waxes.

[0041] A description of the ingredients that are used in the preparation of the compositions of the invention now follows.

[0042] Volatile Silicone Compounds and Polyorganosiloxane

[0043] Various silicones can be used as the polyorganosiloxane of the silicone gel material of the present invention. These silicone gels can be combined with a volatile silicone material (e.g., cyclomethicone) to form the silicone gel material of the present invention.

[0044] Desirably, the organopolysiloxane material is a silicone rubber, which can be swollen by the volatile silicone material so as to form the silicone gel material. The silicone gel material can be made, e.g., by mixing or blending the silicone rubber and volatile silicone material (for example, cyclomethicone) at a high shear rate.

[0045] Illustratively, the organopolysiloxane material is a reaction product using a polysiloxane as a reactant. The reaction takes place in the presence of a diluent, preferably a volatile silicone material, such that the volatile silicone material can easily be incorporated within a matrix of the reaction product so as to provide the silicone gel material. The volatile silicone material is most preferably cyclomethicone. The reaction can take place in the presence of other diluents, commonly miscible with organopolysiloxanes, such as dimethicone, phenyl trimethicone, esters, hydrocarbons, or ethers.

[0046] Thickening agents have been made via platinum catalysed hydroxylation reactions used to form networks. These cross-linked structures are the result of reactions between a polysiloxane containing 2 or more ═Si—H groups, and a polysiloxane containing 2 or more ═Si-vinyl groups. This technology has been used to gain patents applicable to the personal care market.

[0047] Silicone gels are made by reacting an ═Si—H containing polysiloxane with an alpha, omega-diene. The reaction is conducted in the presence of a platinum catalyst and in the presence of an organic or silicone matrix, often of low molecular weight. The reaction is continued until a gel forms by crosslinking (addition of the ═Si—H across double bonds) of the siloxane with the alpha, omega-diene. Examples of the materials synthesized in this manner include, but are not limited to, DC 9040 silicone elastomer blend; and DC 9010 silicone elastomer blend; and DC 9070 elastomer blend.

[0048] Another material which can be utilized as the silicone gel material according to the present invention is the product KSG-17 of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan). This material is described as a cyclic dimethylsilicone thickener which is a colorless, transparent paste and utilizes octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (cyclomethicone) as the base fluid.

[0049] Another material which can be utilized as the silicone gel material is GRANSIL SR-CYC, a product of Grant Industries, Inc. (Elmwood Park, N.J.). This product is a mixture of cyclomethicone and stearyl-vinyl/hydromethylsiloxane copolymer.

[0050] Another material which can be utilized as the silicone gel material is SF 839 GE from GE.

[0051] Various vinyl-functionalized polydimethylsiloxanes which can be used for providing the organopolysiloxane of the silicone gel material of compositions of the present invention are disclosed in the following patent documents: WO 97/44010; WO 98/18849; WO 98/00104; WO98/00105; WO 98/18438; WO 98/00097 U.S. Pat. No. 5,599,533; U.S. 4,987,169; U.S. 5,412, 004; U.S. 5,750,123; (EPA) No. 0410697 (Jan. 30, 1989); EPA No. 0431979 (Jun. 6, 1991); EPA No. 0444960 (Apr. 9, 1991); EPA No. 0501791 (Feb. 9, 1992); EPA No. 0475439 (Mar. 8, 1992); EPA No. 0614658 (Feb. 3, 1994); EPA No. 0688828 (Dec. 27,1995); Japanese Laid-Open Application (JK) No. 62-143971 (Dec. 17, 1985); JK No. 62-143970 (Dec. 17,1985); U.S. Pat. No. 4,698,386; U.S. Pat. No. 5,086,147; U.S. Pat. No. 5,266,321; U.S. Pat No. 5,279,890; U.S. Pat. No. 5,412,004; U.S. Pat. No. 5,466,442; and U.S. Pat. No. 5,466,849.

[0052] The reaction between the vinyl-terminated siloxane polymer and the hydride cross-linking agent is preferably performed in the presence of a platinum catalyst. Various platinum catalysts for this reaction are available from Huls America, Inc., designated as CPC072, CPC075 and CPC085.

[0053] The reaction product (hydroxylation product) used as the organopolysiloxane material according to the present invention includes materials used in other areas such as in the electronics area, and includes room temperature vulcanized (RTV) silicones.

[0054] The volatile silicone material utilized in providing the silicone gel material for forming the composition of the present invention can be conventional cyclic and linear volatile silicones, acting as a swelling agent for the organopolysiloxane. Illustratively, and not limiting, the volatile silicone can be a cyclomethicone, including (but not limited to) octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (tetramer component) and decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (pentamer component) and dodecamethylcyclopentasiloxane (hexamer component) or mixtures of two or more thereof. Linear volatile silicones, known in the art, commonly containing between 4 and 6 silicone units could also be used as the volatile silicone material for forming the silicone gel material according to the present invention. Desirably, where the organopolysiloxane is formed by reacting a vinyl-terminated siloxane polymer and a hydride cross-linking agent (e.g., a hydride-containing silicone), the reaction takes place in the presence of the volatile silicone material (as well as in the presence of a platinum catalyst), whereby the swelled material (silicone gel material), having the volatile silicone material trapped in a matrix of the gelling agent, is easily achieved.

[0055] The polyorganosiloxane material is about 3% to about 13% by weight, of the total weight of the silicone gel material. The silicone gel material can then be about 2 to about 30% of the total composition. These amounts are merely illustrative, and are not limiting of the present invention. As noted above, the reaction can take place in the presence of other diluents such as dimethicone, phenyl trimethicone, esters, hydrocarbons, or ethers.

[0056] The silicone gel material can be formed by blending the organopolysiloxane and volatile silicone material together, such that the volatile silicone material causes the organopolysiloxane to swell. Illustratively, and not of a limiting nature, a silicone rubber (e.g., a cross-linked polydimethylsiloxane) and cyclomethicone can be mixed in a high shear blender, homogenizer or sonolator at ambient temperature, to form gelled cyclomethicone as the silicone gel material.

[0057] Also illustratively, the silicone gel material can be included in the cosmetic composition in an amount of 1%-30% by weight, of the total weight of the cosmetic composition. Compositions according to the present invention can be made by mixing the silicone gel material with cyclomethicone, and structuring waxes, heating until the waxes are fully melted, then adding the antiperspirant or deodorant active and any other ingredients which are commonly used in antiperspirant and deodorant compositions such as silica, talc, perfumes, and nonvolatile oils. Then, the product is poured into molds and cooled.

[0058] Illustratively, where the composition is an antiperspirant composition containing an antiperspirant active material for reducing perspiration in axillary regions, the composition is extruded from inside the dispensing canister through the slots onto the top surface of the dispensing canister, and from there is applied (rubbed) on the skin in the axillary regions, so as to deposit sufficient antiperspirant active material (and, if present, sufficient deodorant active material) so as to reduce perspiration and reduce body malodor originating in axillary regions of the human body.

[0059] Specific examples of compositions within the scope of the present invention are set forth. These specific examples are illustrative of the present invention, and are not limiting. In these Examples, the amounts of the components are in weight percent, of the total weight of the composition.

[0060] Diluent Fluids

[0061] The compositions of the invention may further comprise a diluent fluid or mixture which is miscible with volatile silicones. The diluents, commonly can comprise liquid non-volatile organopolysiloxanes, such as non-volatile dimethicone, or phenyl trimethicone, or liquid hydrocarbons. Suitable non-volatile dimethicones commonly have a viscosity of from about 50 to 1000 cSt (mPa.s) and are available from Dow Coming Inc. within their range of DC200 dimethicones. The diluent fluids can be present in an amount of up to about 20% by weight, for example from 5 to 15% by weight. A suitable weight ratio range for the volatile silicones to diluent fluids such as non-volatile dimethicones of viscosity 100 to 500 cSt (mPa.s) comprises from 10:1 to 2.5:1, particularly 8:1 to 4:1.

[0062] Volatile Hydrocarbons

[0063] Herein, the term volatile hydrocarbons indicates volatile water-immiscible materials comprising a hydrocarbon chain which optionally can further comprise an embedded ether or ester linkage.

[0064] Waxes

[0065] The compositions of the invention comprise one or more waxes.

[0066] The wax is a structurant which provides thermal stability to the soft solid compositions of the invention. In addition, the wax allows for the use of less fatty alcohol structurants in the compositions of the invention than are used in conventional stick products.

[0067] The wax may be selected from the group consisting of beeswax, spermaceti, camauba wax, bayberry, candedilla, montan wax, ozokerite, ceresin, paraffin, synthetic waxes, and microcrystalline wax. Microcrystalline wax (CTFA trade name) is preferred. The microcrystalline wax named MULTIWAX 180M from WITCO is used in compositions below.

[0068] Certain compositions of the invention also contain combinations of more than one wax as noted above.

[0069] Nonlimiting examples of other waxes which can be included in the compositions of the invention are castor wax, stearyl alcohol and most preferably SF 1642. SF 1642 is C30-C45 alkyl dimethicone and is available from General Electric, Connecticut.

[0070] SF 1632 which is cetearyl methicone is available from General Electric and can also be used in compositions of the invention.

[0071] As noted above, compositions of the invention may further comprise synthetic waxes. Synthetic waxes provide compositions of-the invention with properties such as thermal stability, improved structuring properties, less syneresis, and they allow for the use of less overall wax in the composition and thereby provide for compositions which leave less waxy residue upon application. Synthetic waxes that are particularly preferred are carbonyl-containing such as mixtures of long chain wax esters, glycerides, and fatty acids. Often synthetic waxes that are particularly preferred can have the following advantages over natural waxes: provide stable uniform properties in emulsion sticks, provide intrinsic structural attributes that allow for high powder formulations, and provide structural integrity to solid emollient preparations without compromising the liquid feel of their payoff. Additionally, they may contribute less odor to the composition than natural waxes.

[0072] Nonlimiting examples of synthetic waxes which can be used in compositions of the invention are as follows: C18-C36 saturated fatty acid waxes; ethylene glycol diesters of C18-C36 saturated fatty acid waxes; triglycerides of C18-C36 saturated fatty acid waxes; the triglyceride of behenic acid (which is called glyceryl tribehenate); a partial calcium salt of triglycerides of C18-C36 saturated fatty acid waxes; and synthetic beeswax.

[0073] Synthetic waxes are commercially available from Croda under the following tradenames:

[0074] SYNCROWAX BB4;

[0075] SYNCROWAX HRS-C;

[0076] SYNCROWAX HR-C;

[0077] SYNCROWAX HGL-C;

[0078] SYNCROWAX ERL-C; and

[0079] SYNCROWAX AW-IC.

[0080] A most preferred synthetic wax is SYNCROWAX HGL-C.

[0081] In many embodiments, it is desirable to employ as wax system, a combination of a synthetic wax containing a carbonyl group, as for example in a glyceride wax, with a hydrocarbon wax, of which a particularly preferred example comprises Multiwax™ 180 or a hydrocarbon wax of similar melting point, i.e. melting point preferably greater than 75° C. In the combination of synthetic carbonyl-containing wax and high melting point hydrocarbon wax, the weight ratio of the waxes is desirably selected in the range of from 5:1 to 1:2, and particularly 3.5:1 to 1.5:1 synthetic to hydrocarbon waxes.

[0082] It is particularly desirable to employ a wax or wax system which melts at about 150 to 215° F., ie about 65.5 to about 102° C.

[0083] It is especially desirable to employ said desired or preferred wax systems in conjunction with a limited proportion of the aforementioned elastomer eg 1 to 8% particularly 1 to 5%, and more desirably still also with the Theological additive described hereinafter.

[0084] Antiperspirant Active

[0085] The antiperspirant active in the compositions of the invention is present at from about 1 to about 50% and is a particulate material selected from the group consisting of aluminum zirconium complexes, aluminum chlorohydrates, aluminum chlorohydroxide and mixtures thereof. Aluminum zirconium trichloro hydrex-Gly is preferred.

[0086] As noted above, in many embodiments, the present compositions contain from about 15% to about 50% by weight of a particulate antiperspirant material, especially up to about 30%. These weight percentages are calculated on an anhydrous metal salt basis (exclusive of glycine, the salts of glycine; or other complexing agents). The particulate antiperspirant material preferably has particle sizes ranging from about 1 to about 100 microns, more preferably from about 1 to about 50 microns. They may be in impalpable or microscopic in form and preferably have a high bulk density (e.g. greater than about 0.7 g/cm3). Such materials include, for example, many aluminum or zirconium astringent salts or complexes and are well known in the art.

[0087] Any aluminum astringent antiperspirant salt or aluminum and/or zirconium astringent complex in particulate form can be employed herein. Salts useful as astringent antiperspirant salts or as components of astringent complexes include aluminum halides, aluminum hydroxyhalides, zirconyl oxy halides, zirconyl hydroxyhalides and mixtures of these salt materials.

[0088] Aluminum salts of this type include aluminum chloride and the aluminum hydroxy halides having the general formula Al2(OH)xQyXH2O where Q is chlorine, bromine, or iodine; x is from about 2 to about 5, and x+y is about 6 and x and y do not need to be integers and where X is from about 1 to about 6. Aluminum salts of this type can be prepared in the manner described more fully in U.S. Pat. No. 3,887,692 to Gilman, U.S. Pat. No. 3,904,741 Jones and Rubino, both of which are herein incorporated by reference.

[0089] The zirconium salts which are useful in the present invention include both zirconium oxy salts and zirconium hydroxyl salts, also referred to as zirconyl hydroxy salts. These compounds may be represented by the following general empirical formula:

ZrO(OH)2-nzBz

[0090] wherein z may vary from about 0.9 to about 2 and need not be an integer, n is the valence of B, 2-nz is greater than or equal to 0, and B may be selected from the group consisting of halides, nitrate, sulfamate, sulfate, and mixtures thereof. Although only zirconium and aluminum compounds are exemplified in the specification, it will be understood that other metals such as the Group IV B metals, including hafnium could be used in the present invention.

[0091] As with the basic aluminum compounds, it will be understood that the above formula is greatly simplified and is intended to represent and include compounds having coordinated and/or bound water in various quantities as well as polymers, mixtures and complexes of the above. As will be seen from the above formula the zirconium hydroxy salts actually represent a range of compounds having various amounts of the hydroxy group, varying from about 1.1 to only slightly greater than 0 groups per molecule.

[0092] Several types of antiperspirant complexes using the above antiperspirant salts are known in the art. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 3,792,068 Luedders et al., herein incorporated by reference, discloses complexes of aluminum, zirconium and amino acids such as glycines. Complexes such as those disclosed in Luedders and other similar complexes are commonly known as ZAG(OR Zag). ZAG complexes are chemically analyzable for the presence of aluminum, activated ZAG compounds and chlorine. ZAG complexes useful herein are identified by the specification of both the molar ratio of aluminum to zirconium (the AI:Zr ratio) and the molar ratio of total metal to chlorine (metal:Cl) ZAG complexes useful herein have an AI:Zr ratio of from about 1.67 to about 12.5 and a metal:Cl ratio of about 0.73 to about 1.93.

[0093] Another patent which discloses ZAG compounds is U.S. Pat. No. 4,985,238 to Tanner et al. This just-mentioned patent is herein incorporated by reference. Preferred ZAG complexes are described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,985,238 to Tanner et al.

[0094] Another patent which discloses activated ZAG compounds (AZAG or AZG compounds) is U.S. Pat. No. 5,486,347 to Callaghan et al. This just-mentioned patent is herein incorporated by reference. Activated ZAG compounds may be employed as the particulate antiperspirant active in the compositions of the present invention.

[0095] Activated ZAG compounds may be prepared by heating an aqueous solution containing an aluminum chlorhydroxide component and mixing it with a zirconium hydroxy chloride component.

[0096] Rheological Additives

[0097] Compositions of the invention may further comprise rheological additives which add thixotropic body or control of syneresis in the suspensoid stick compositions of the present invention. Such materials may also assist in easy or controlled processing of the composition whilst in molten form before it is filled into molds. Non-limiting examples of such rheological additives include trihydroxystearin; a modified glycerol tris-12-hydroxystearate such as Thixatrol ST available from Rheox Inc., aluminum stearate, stearamide MEA, sorbitol acetal, and fumed or precipitated silica, talc, and mixtures thereof. Trihydoxystearin and fumed silicas are preferred rheological additives in compositions of the invention.

[0098] Trihydoxystearin can be obtained as THIXCIN R and THIXCIN GR from Rheox Inc. It is also available as FLOWTONE from Southern Clay Products. THIXCIN R comes as a finely divided white powder with a melting point of about 86° C.

[0099] THIXCIN R is an organic derivative of castor oil. THIXCIN GR is an inorganically modified derivative of THIXCIN R.

[0100] Rheological additives are desirably included in compositions of the invention at about 0.1% to about 2.0%, more preferably at about 0.2% to about 1.5%.

[0101] Silicone Elastomers

[0102] Compositions of the invention may also comprise elastomers, and especially silicone elastomers. Moreover, the degree of crosslinking of silicone elastomers affects their performance in the compositions of the invention. Preferred silicone elastomers for use in the invention are polydiorganosiloxanes, preferably derived from suitable combinations of R3SiO0.5 units and R2SiO units where each R independently represents an alkyl, alkenyl (e.g. vinyl), alkaryl, aralkyl, or aryl (e.g. phenyl) group. R is most preferably methyl.

[0103] The preferred crosslinked silicone elastomers of the invention are cross-linked polydimethyl siloxanes (which have the CTFA designation dimethicone), optionally having end groups such as hydroxyl or methyl.

[0104] One preferred elastomer of the invention is DC 9040, an example of a non-emulsifying elastomer.

[0105] DC 9040 Cross-linking Chemistry is as follows:

[0106] The cross linker used in DC 9040 is an alpha, omega aliphatic diene of the following structure:

CH2═CH(CH2)xCH═CH2

[0107] where x ranges from 1-20. A gel is formed by crosslinking and addition of Si—H across double bonds in the alpha, omega -diene. The following Dow Corning patent describes the DC 9040: U.S. Pat. No. 5,654,362.

[0108] Another preferred elastomer which can be used in compositions of the invention is SF 839 from General Electric.

[0109] Another elastomer which can be used in compositions of the invention is DC 3-2365.

[0110] The structure of the cross-linker used in DC 3-2365 is given below: 1

[0111] Another preferred elastomer of the invention is Silicone/Urethane Copolymer. The structure of the urethane cross-linker is given below: 2

[0112] The tradename for the silicone-urethane copolymer is Polyderm PP I-SI-100. The supplier is Alzo Incorporated, Matawan, N.J.

[0113] Other preferred elastomers are the following: an elastomeric resinous material which is a silicone polymer having a) a backbone with the following structure: R3SiO(R′2SiO)m(R″R′″SiO)nSiR3, where m is 1-250, n is 0-250, R, R′, R″ are alkyl groups containing 1-6 carbon atoms, and R′″=CH2CHCH2O(CH2CH2O)x(CH(CH3)CH2O)yH and x+y is less than or equal to thirty; and b) the polymer backbone is crosslinked with one of the following compounds: an alpha-omega diene whose structure is CH2═CH(CH2)zCH═CH2; an alpha-omega diyne whose structure is CH═C(CH2)zC═CH, and an alpha-omega ene-yne whose structure is CH2═CH(CH2)zC═CH, where z ranges from one to twenty.

[0114] Other preferred elastomers are the following: a composition as described just above wherein the elastomer is selected from the group consisting of: a silicone gel having a crosslinked polymer structure according to claim 1 with 20 mol % substitution of the group defined by R′″, wherein x=6 and y=0; and a silicone gel having a crosslinked polymer structure according to claim 1 with 20 mol % substitution of the group defined by R′″, wherein x=11 and y=0.

[0115] Other preferred elastomers are the following: Dow Coming crosslinked, ethoxylated silicone gels branded as DC 9010 or a combination of such gels.

[0116] The degree of crosslinking of the silicone elastomers is suitably from about 0.05% to about 35%, preferably being in the range of about 0.15% to about 7%, more preferably from about 0.2 to about 2%.

[0117] Suitable emulsion polymerized cross-linked silicone elastomers are commercially available or can be readily made using conventional techniques well known to those skilled in the art.

[0118] Other preferred elastomers are the following: an elastomeric resinous material which is a silicone polymer having a) a backbone with the following structure: R3SiO(R′2SiO)m(R″R′″SiO)nSiR3, where m is 1-250, n is 0-250, R, R′, R″ are alkyl groups containing 1-6 carbon atoms, and R′″=CH2CHCH2O(CH2CH2O)x(CH(CH3)CH2O)yH and x+y is less than or equal to thirty; and b) the polymer backbone is crosslinked with one of the following compounds: an alpha-omega diene whose structure is CH2═CH(CH2)zCH═CH2; an alpha-omega diyne whose structure is CH═C(CH2)zC=CH, and an alpha-omega ene-yne whose structure is CH2═CH(CH2)zC═CH, where z ranges from one to twenty.

[0119] Other preferred elastomers are the following: a composition as described just above wherein the elastomer is selected from the group consisting of: a silicone gel having a crosslinked polymer structure according to claim 1 with 20 mol % substitution of the group defined by R′″, wherein x=6 and y=0; and a silicone gel having a crosslinked polymer structure according to claim 1 with 20 mol % substitution of the group defined by R′″, wherein x=11 and y=0.

[0120] The degree of crosslinking of silicone polymers affects their performance in the compositions of the invention. Silicone polymers of the invention include cross-linked polydimethyl siloxanes and polymonomethyl siloxanes optionally having end groups such as hydroxyl or methyl.

[0121] Suitable emulsion polymerized cross-linked silicone polymers are commercially available or can be readily made using conventional techniques well known to those skilled in the art.

[0122] The most preferred silicone elastomer is cyclomethicone (and) dimethicone crosspolymer. It is described above and is sold under the tradename Dow Coming 9040. It is a mixture of a high molecular weight silicone elastomer (dimethicone crosspolymer) in cyclomethicone. Its physical form is as a paste.

[0123] Elastomers can be included in compositions of the invention at about 0.1 to about 30%.

[0124] Elastomers impart a silky feel to the compositions of the invention and also reduce syneresis of the final product.

[0125] Moisturizing Agent

[0126] Compositions of the invention may also contain a skin moisturizing agent such as a hydroxylated agent selected from the group consisting of glycerin, sorbitol, and sodium hylauronate. It is highly desirable in at least some embodiments to incorporate up to 60%, alternatively 0.01 to 10%, or 0.1 to 5% moisturizing agent; and especially from about 0.5 to 2.5% by weight, moisturizing agent. The moisturizing agent may be glycerin at up to about 60%; or at about 0.1 to about 10%; or at about 1.0 to about 4.0%.

[0127] Optional Ingredients

[0128] Other ingredients, conventional in the art of antiperspirant/deodorant sticks may be included in the soft solid compositions of the present invention. For example, fragrances can be incorporated into the anhydrous, topically-effective composition in an amount of from 0% to about 5% based on the total weight of the composition. The composition of the present invention, when applied to skin, therefore fixes a substantive fragrance film on the skin that resists moisture, but that can be removed by washing. Other optional ingredients that can be included in the anhydrous compositions of the present invention include, but are not limited to, drying agents, like talc or DRY FLO (aluminum starch octenylsuccinate); preservatives; and dyes. Generally, such optional ingredients are present in a composition of the present invention in an amount of about 10% or less by weight. In addition, an organoclay can be included in a composition of the present invention as an additional suspending agent in an amount of up to 20% by weight of the composition. An organoclay is especially helpful as an anticaking agent to maintain a particulate topically-effective compound homogeneously dispersed throughout the composition. An exemplary organoclay is a quaternized three-layer clay.

[0129] Compositions of the invention may be prepared as described herein, and may be prepared by methods which are known in the art or which are analogous to methods which are known in the art A specific composition of the invention which has been made has the following formulation:

EXAMPLE 1

[0130] 1 Ingredient Wt. % Description of Ingredient Cyclopenta-siloxane 54.65 Volatile carrier fluid Dimethicone 8.0 Dimethicone (350 mPa.s [cts]) Microcrystalline Wax 3.25 Multiwax 180 from Witco Triglyceride Wax 3.25 Syncrowax HGL-C from Croda Silicone Elastomer 4.0 DC 9040 from Dow Corning Silica 0.75 Rheological modifier AZG 25.5 Aluminum zirconium trichlorohydrex- GLY Fragrance 0.5 Tenox 25 0.1 Stabiliser

[0131] As noted above, the compositions of the invention provide increased thermal stability without giving up the aesthetics including “glide”, fragrance, payoff, color and good odor control.

[0132] Compositions of the invention provide effective antiperspirant activity and odor control. Compositions of the invention have less grittiness, are easier to wash off, require less time for dry-down, feel drier upon application, are easier to spread, and have less stickiness. In addition, compositions of the invention have excellent thermal stability at temperatures as high as about 115 to about 122° F. (about 86 to 90° C.) The compositions of the invention which comprise an elastomer have a “silky” feel upon application. The compositions of the invention which comprise triglycerides have a lotion-like feel upon application, while the compositions of the invention which lack triglycerides also have a very good powdery or talc-like feel upon application.

[0133] Trained sensory panel assessments of the compositions of the invention could be carried out to demonstrate their advantageous properties. The trained panel assessments could include human sensory testing. The advantageous properties of the compositions of the invention have been described above.

[0134] Further Examples of compositions according to the invention are described in Examples 2 to 5 hereinbelow.

EXAMPLES 2 TO 5

[0135] 2 Example No 2 3 4 5 Ingredient Wt. % Cyclopentasiloxane Balance Dimethicone 8.0 9.0 10.0 11.0 Microcrystalline Wax 3.25 3.0 2.0 1.5 Triglyceride Wax 3.25 5.0 6.0 6.5 Silicone Elastomer DC 9040 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 Silica 0.75 1.0 1.5 1.25 AZG 23.5 24.5 25.5 22.5 Glycerin 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 Fragrance 0.5 0.7 0.85 1.0

Claims

1. A soft solid composition comprising:

a) a volatile silicone or a volatile hydrocarbon compound;

b) a structuring wax;

c) a silicone elastomer at from about 0.1 to about 30%; and

d) antiperspirant or deodorant active ingredient.

2. A composition according to claim 1, comprising:

a) about 25 to about 75% of a volatile silicone;

b) about 1 to about 10% of a structuring wax;

c) about 0.1 to about 30% of a silicone elastomer; and

d) about 1 to about 50% of an antiperspirant or deodorant active ingredient.

3. A composition according to claim 1, wherein the silicone elastomer comprises about 1 to about 8% of the composition.

4. A composition the composition according to claim 3, wherein the silicone elastomer comprises about 1 to about 5% of the composition.

5. A composition according to claim 4, wherein the silicone elastomer comprises about 1 to about 4% of the composition.

6. A composition according to claim 1, which is an antiperspirant and/or deodorant.

7. A composition according to claim 1, wherein the structuring wax melts at between about 65.5 and about 102° C.

8. A composition according to claim 1, wherein the structuring wax is selected from the group consisting of beeswax, spermaceti, camauba, bayberry, candedilla, montan, ozokerite, ceresin, paraffin, synthetic waxes, microcrystalline wax, and mixtures thereof.

9. A composition according to claim 8, wherein the wax is microcrystalline wax.

10. A composition according to claim 1, wherein the structuring wax comprises a mixture of a synthetic carbonyl-containing wax and a high melting point hydrocarbon wax, in a weight ratio of from about 5:1 to about 1:2.

11. A composition according to claim 1, which further comprises an emollient.

12. A composition according to claim 11, wherein the emollient is non-volatile and non-toxic.

13. A composition according to claim 10, wherein the emollient is an organic emollient, a silicone based emollient, or mixtures thereof.

14. A composition according to claim 1, wherein the antiperspirant or deodorant active ingredient is aluminum zirconium trichlorohydrex-Gly.

15. A composition according to any of claim 1, wherein the antiperspirant or deodorant active ingredient is aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex-Gly.

16. A composition according to claim 1, which comprises a volatile silicone.

17. A composition according to claim 16, wherein said volatile silicone compound is selected from the group consisting of volatile cyclomethicone and volatile dimethicone.

18. A composition according to claim 1, which comprises a volatile hydrocarbon compound.

19. A composition according to claim 18, wherein said volatile hydrocarbon compound is selected from the group consisting of esters, hydrocarbons and ethers.

20. A composition according to claim 1 which further comprises a non-volatile diluent.

21. A composition according to claim 20, wherein the non-volatile diluent is non-volatile dimethicone having a viscosity of from 50 to 500 mPa.s.

22. A composition according to claim 20, wherein the non-volatile diluent is present in an amount of from about 5 to about 15% by weight.

23. A composition according to claim 1, which further comprises a moisturizing agent which is a hydroxylated agent.

24. A composition according to claim 23, wherein said hydroxylated agent is selected from the group consisting of glycerin, sorbitol, and sodium hylauronate.

25. A composition according to either of claim 23, wherein the moisturizing agent is present in an amount of from about 0.2 to about 2.5% by weight.

26. A composition according to claim 1, wherein the elastomer is non-emulsifying.

27. A cosmetic method for reducing or controlling perspiration or odor which comprises administering to the underarm area an effective amount of a composition according to claim 1.