Abstract: A clear gel-type cosmetic product has a viscosity of at least about 50,000 cps at 21.degree. C., and includes an emulsion with an oil phase and a water phase that includes an incorporated active ingredient. The refractive indices of the water and oil phases match to at least 0.0004, the refractive index of the product is about 1.4000, and the product clarity is better than thirty NTU.

Abstract: The present invention provides for roll-on antiperspirant compositions and more particularly concerns antiperspirant compositions which are clear and, when applied to the human skin, do not leave a visible white residue after drying. The present invention is also particularly concerned with the preparation of clear antiperspirant roll-on compositions which are stable under varying temperature conditions and also provide a suitable cosmetically acceptable feel or sensation when applied to the human skin.

Abstract: Adsorptive, protein-binding aluminum oxyhydroxides are prepared by mixing carbonate-free, highly hydrated, aluminum oxyhydroxide containing aqueous suspensions with water soluble additives that furnish coordinating moieties with the aluminum compound and drying the resultant mixture. The protein-binding aluminum oxyhydroxides can be made resuspendable by acidifying to a pH value of between about 4 and about 6.5. Such acidification can occur either before or after drying.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to antiperspirant gel stick compositions comprising:(a) an antiperspirant active;(b) a gelling agent comprising:(i) an optically enriched primary gellant selected from the group consisting of 12-hydroxystearic acid, esters of 12-hydroxystearic acid, amides of 12-hydroxystearic acid, and mixtures thereof; and(ii) a secondary gellant selected from the group consisting of n-acyl amino acid amide derivatives;(c) a liquid base material having a solubility parameter of 9 or below;wherein the gel stick has a hardness of 75 grams of force or more.

Abstract: Gelled or solid antiperspirant compositions comprising an antiperspirant compound, a borate crosslinker, a hydrophilic polymeric binder, a carrier, and, optionally, a softening agent, are disclosed.

Abstract: Gelled or solid topically-effective compositions comprising a topically-active compound, like an antiperspirant compound; a borate crosslinker; a surfactant, and preferably, a nonionic surfactant or nonionic surfactant blend; a carrier comprising water; and, optionally, a hydrophobic compound, are disclosed.

Abstract: Roll-on or gel antiperspirant compositions comprising an antiperspirant compound, a hydrophilic polymer, a carrier, and, optionally, a softening agent, are disclosed.

Abstract: Roll-on or gel topically-effective compositions comprising a topically-active compound, a silicon-free surfactant or silicon-free surfactant blend having an HLB value of about 0.1 to about 10, an organic phase comprising a volatile silicone compound or a volatile hydrocarbon compound, and water.

Abstract: Disclosed is a low residue antiperspirant solid stick composition containing, in addition to an antiperspirant active material, volatile and non-volatile silicone materials, dimethicone copolyol and high-melting-point and low-melting-point waxes. The composition not only has low visible (white) residue after application and after drying, but also has good cosmetic properties, superior antiperspirancy and is easy to manufacture.

Abstract: Antiperspirant compositions in gel form are provided which include an antiperspirant-active salt, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 polyhydric alcohol, dibenzyl monosorbitol acetal, and a propoxylated C.sub.6 -C.sub.20 alcohol carboxylate. The carboxylate serves both as an emollient and as a clarifier to obtain a clear gel stick.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting the dissolution in anhydrous ethanol or isopropanol of a powdered aluminium-containing basic halide antiperspirant agent which comprises incorporating in the ethanol or isopropanol an amount effective to inhibit said dissolution of an alcohol soluble or alcohol-insoluble dissolution-inhibiting compound selected from the group consisting of compounds having a basic nitrogen function and compounds having a basic oxygen function. Examples of dissolution-inhibiting compounds are urea, thiorea, amino acids, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkylamines and hydroxyalklyamines, inorganic bases, and alkali metal and alkaline-earth metal salts of inorganic acids and C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 organic carboxylic acids. The dissolution-inhibiting compound may alternatively be a particulate alcohol-insoluble inorganic drying agent such as a molecular sieve.

Abstract: A deodorant composition consists essentially of magnesium hydroxide in an amount sufficient to neutralize 3-methyl-2-hexanoic acid associated with human perspiration. The composition is used by applying it to a surface in contact with human perspiration in an amount sufficient to reduce perspiration odor. The composition and method are useful for inhibiting perspiration odor in humans.

Abstract: Disclosed is a gel or stick composition for reduction of body malodor, containing active deodorant and/or antiperspirant ingredients, a polyamide gelling agent and a solvent system for the polyamide gelling agent. The polyamide gelling agent has good stability, even in the presence of acidic antiperspirant metal salts, and can provide a clear deodorant or antiperspirant gel or stick. The composition has good pay-off characteristics and application properties, and good structural integrity. Moreover, the composition can be formulated so as not to leave any undesirable residue, such as a white residue left after applying conventional antiperspirant sticks.

Abstract: A clear antiperspirant gel is made by combining and mixing together (A) an astringent compound having a refractive index of 1.48 to 1.53 which is an antiperspirant salt in the form of (i) a tray dried compound, (ii) an encapsulated salt, or (iii) a solvent solution of a salt compound; and (B) a clear anhydrous organic oil free gel formed with a gelator which is 12-hydroxystearic acid or its metal salts, and an aromatic containing silicone fluid or blend of silicone fluids.

Abstract: Disclosed is a clear, antiperspirant material-containing, gel stick composition, containing an acidic antiperspirant material (e.g., an aluminum salt) and gelled with dibenzylidene sorbitol, the composition including a guanidine compound (for example, guanidine carbonate or aminoguanidine bicarbonate) as a stabilizing agent to reduce degradation of the gel and of the dibenzylidene sorbitol gelling agent. Also disclosed are continuous processes for forming the gel stick composition, wherein degradation of the dibenzylidene sorbitol gelling agent in the presence of the antiperspirant material is reduced.

Abstract: The present invention provides for roll-on antiperspirant compositions and more particularly concerns antiperspirant compositions which are clear and, when applied to the human skin, do not leave a visible white residue after drying. The present invention is also particularly concerned with the preparation of clear antiperspirant roll-on compositions which are stable under varying temperature conditions and also provide a suitable cosmetically acceptable feel or sensation when applied to the human skin.

Abstract: A deodorant composition comprising a body odor suppressing effective amount of an inhibitor of an amino acid B-lyase enzyme which catalyazes the formation of human body malodor, wherein the inhibitor is a compound of the formula NH.sub.2 --C(CH.sub.3) (COOH)--CH.sub.2 SR where R is a hydrogen, phenyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by a phenyl a hydroxy group, a benzyloxy or benzyloxycarbonyl group, a halogen or an amine group, in a dermatologically acceptable vehicle.

Abstract: A composition of zirconyl hydroxy chloride and aluminum chlorhydroxide in stable solid form having improved antiperspirant efficacy when dissolved in water is made by heating a 2-20% by weight aqueous solution containing at least the aluminum chlorhydroxide component of the composition at a temperature of at least 50.degree. C. until the ratio of the height of peak 4 at Kd=0.7 to that of peak 3 at Kd=0.5 as measured by gel permeation chromatography on cross-linked dextran is at least 2:1, then subjecting the solution to rapid drying to solid form.

Abstract: The present invention process involves the exposure of antiperspirant salt solutions to ultraviolet light to cause lightening in color. The ultraviolet light can be in the wavelength range of 180 to 400 nanometers, with the longer wavelengths preferred and at an exposure time of 1 to 120 minutes. The color of the antiperspirant solutions treated with ultraviolet light approaches the color of water, commonly known in the cosmetic industry as water white. These exceptionally low color antiperspirant salt solutions are useful in development of clear and colorless antiperspirant gels, roll-ons and stick formulations.

Abstract: A gel suitable for use in personal care applications is provided. The improved gel contains a gelator; an oil; and an alkylmethylsiloxane polymer or copolymer for strengthening the gel, and increasing its firmness and rigidity. The gelator is 12-hydroxystearic acid or metal salts of 12-hydroxystearic acid. A suitable oil is a non-volatile siloxane mixed with a volatile methyl siloxane having a boiling point less than two hundred-fifty degrees Centigrade and a viscosity in the range of 0.65 to 5.0 centistokes (mm.sup.2 /s).

Abstract: An aqueous alcohol carrier solvent based antiperspirant composition which does not contain silicone products and which forms a thick lotion for use on the hands and feet. The composition includes a thickener--absorber mixture of hydroxylalkylcellulose, preferably hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, with colloidal silica and silicates and an antiperspirant active material, preferably chlorhydrol. A preferred embodiment includes the addition of Tea Tree Oil to the formulation. The antiperspirant composition reduces sweating on the hands and feet and is nonirritating, nontacky and mildly soothing to the skin.

Abstract: A residue free, antiperspirant gel stick composition is disclosed which comprises an antiperspirant compound which is soluble in a diol, a normally liquid, water soluble diol, a gelling agent and a zinc glycinate in amount sufficient to control the pH of the gel stick at about 4.1 to about 5.0, the glycine to zinc mole ratio of the zinc glycinate added being about 2.0/1 to about 3.0/1. The process for preparing a diol soluble antiperspirant active useful in preparing the residue free gel stick is also disclosed and comprises reacting an antiperspirant compound with a water soluble, normally liquid diol in a water solution by heating for about 1 to about 100 hours at a temperature of about 50.degree. C. to about 110.degree. C.; adding a zinc glycinate to the reaction mixture and removing the water to recover a powdered antiperspirant active.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel water-in-oil antiperspirant compositions which are transparent or substantially transparent, leave no white residue, and have a non-tacky feel.

Abstract: Non-aqueous compositions for topical application comprising one or more active ingredients and a fatty alkoxylate ester emollient agent comprising a diester or triester of an aliphatic or aromatic tricarboxylic acid formed by reacting the acid with a stoichiometric excess of one or more polyalkoxylated fatty alcohols.

Abstract: A clear antiperspirant gel is made by combining and mixing together (A) an astringent compound having a refractive index of 1.48 to 1.53 which is an antiperspirant salt in the form of (i) a tray dried compound, (ii) an encapsulated salt, or (iii) a solvent solution of a salt compound; and (B) a clear anhydrous organic oil free gel formed with the gelator 12-hydroxystearic acid and a blend of aromatic containing silicone fluid and volatile silicone fluids.

Abstract: A powdered body deodorant composition containing officinal alum, acacia gum, an inert powder and zinc oxide, and intended to be applied twice daily for four days. Said composition reduces excess sweating and prevents foot odour for several years or even permanently.

Abstract: An anhydrous antiperspirant product includes an anhydrous carrier vehicle; an antiperspirant active salt suspended in particle form in the vehicle; and a nonvolatile water soluble liquid masking agent that is interactive with the antiperspirant active salt to essentially eliminate discernible whitening without substantially inhibiting the antiperspirant activity of the salt when the product is applied to the skin.

Abstract: This invention provides an improved antiperspirant-deodorant cosmetic stick product. An essential aspect of the cosmetic stick product is a content of particulate antiperspirant and alkali metal bicarbonate ingredients, at least one of which has ingredient particle surfaces coated with a hydrophilic organic polymer.

Abstract: The present invention provides deodorant compositions for controlling malodor from perspiration comprising a safe an effective amount of a 1,3-diketone compound having the general formula: ##STR1## wherein each W is independently selected from the group consisting of O, S and (CH.sub.2).sub.n, wherein n=1-3; and each X is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl having from about 1 to about 5 carbon atoms, or two X moieties are covalently bonded to form a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, heteroalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl ring having from about 3 to about 12 atoms including from 0 to about 3 heteroatoms in the ring; and a topical carrier; whereby the composition is suitable for topical application to the skin or to articles of clothing worn in the vicinity of the skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of suppressing human body malodor by utilizing a deodorant composition containing a competitive substrate for the enzymatic creation of axillary body malodor. The compound is present in a dermatologically acceptable vehicle, and in an amount effective to reduce the conversion of malodor producing precursor. The present invention also relates to novel O-acylated serine compounds and method for the production thereof.

Abstract: An antiperspirant gel stick composition incorporating a gelling agent, including a primary gellant selected from the group consisting of 12-hydroxystearic acid, esters of 12-hydroxystearic acid, amides of 12-hydroxystearic acid, and mixtures thereof and a secondary gellant selected from the group consisting of n-acyl amino acid amide derivatives. The antiperspirant gel stick compositions further incorporate a liquid base material including a non-polar, volatile oil and a relatively polar, non-volatile co-solvent. The combination of the gelling agent and the co-solvent permit the utilization of relatively high levels of a non-polar volatile oils which provide a dry feel.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for making a solid antiperspirant stick comprising a particulate aluminum antiperspirant salt suspended in an anhydrous carrier vehicle, wherein said carrier vehicle comprises a high melting component which melts at 70.degree. C. or higher. This process includes heating the carrier vehicle in a closed mixing vessel to a temperature in excess of 70.degree. C. preferably in excess of 75.degree. C., to melt the high melting component, adding the antiperspirant salt to the carrier vehicle, and cooling the carrier vehicle to form a solid antiperspirant stick. The improvement of the present invention comprises cooling the carrier vehicle below 70.degree. C., preferably to about 65.degree. C. or less, but above the solidification point prior to adding the antiperspirant salt and maintaining the carrier vehicle below 70.degree. C., preferably at about 65.degree. C.

Abstract: The invention provides stable, substantially anhydrous, transparent, gelled, antiperspirant sticks which are substantially free of lower monohydroxy alcohols, contain dibenzylmonsorbitol acetal as a gelling agent and are stabilized by the presence of a weakly basic, organic, nitrogen containing, stabilizing compound soluble in the composition employed to produce the stick.

Abstract: A body deodorant composition consists essentially of a combination of 70% isopropyl alcohol, acetone and aluminum chloride in individual amounts which provide improved cleansing and deodorizing effects. The body deodorizing composition is incorporated into an absorbent cotton pad as a solution and packaged in individual pouches for use. Rubbing the saturated cotton pad effectively controls body odor through cleansing the skin and removing the substances thereon which contribute to body odor. The body deodorizing composition also restricts the excretion of body secretions to enhance the deodorizing effect.

Abstract: A cosmetic assembly includes a stick of alum (1) deodorant, that is formed with a transverse passage (3) in which is placed a fixing pin made of an elastic material, and a casing in which the stick is placed. The fixing pin (4) is adapted to engage the inside wall of the casing (2) so as to fix the stick of alum within the casing by friction. The cosmetic assembly of the present invention enables sticks of alum of varying sizes to be used with standard type casings.

Abstract: An optically clear liquid antiperspirant product in the form of a stable water-in-oil emulsion with a viscosity of less than about 1000 cps at about room temperature includes an aqueous phase with an antiperspirant active ingredient in solution therein, an oil phase making up at least about thirty percent of the product, and a stabilizing agent that has a substantial solubility in each of the oil and aqueous phases. The emulsion has long term stability over temperature ranges from about 0.degree. to 45.degree. C. The product preferably is dispensed as a thin film from a roll-on type dispenser.

Abstract: An antiperspirant composition containing an astringent compound, a volatile carrier, and a suspending agent for the astringent compound. The improvement relates to incorporating into the composition as the suspending agent a hydrophobic macroporous highly crosslinked polymer. The hydrophobic macroporous polymer is free of "in situ" entrapped active ingredients. The preferred antiperspirant product is a roll-on formulation.

Abstract: A partially neutralized aluminium salt, wherein at least 25% of the total aluminium is present in a form which has a Relative Retention Time (as hereinbefore defined) in the range 0.82 to 0.91 and/or an .sup.27 Al NMR spectrum wherein 8% to 25% of the total area under the spectrum from 140 ppm to -80 ppm is contained in a peak at approximately 63 ppm, is new and useful as an antiperspirant compound.

Abstract: A substantially clear, anhydrous suspension-type antiperspirant product includes an effective amount of an active antiperspirant component in particulate form suspended in an anhydrous vehicle such that there is no significant dissolution of the active antiperspirant ingredient in the vehicle, and the refractive indices of the active antiperspirant component and the vehicle are matched.

Abstract: This invention provides an improved process for producing an antiperspirant-deodorant cosmetic stick product. An essential aspect of the process improvement is a phased order of ingredient addition and blending of formulation ingredients under controlled temperature conditions. A bicarbonate salt deodorant is added as the last ingredient during the processing, in order to minimize degradation of the bicarbonate salt under the elevated temperature conditions of the ingredient blending operation.

Abstract: This invention provides a homogeneous antiperspirant cosmetic stick or roll-on product containing a deodorant ingredient which consists of particles that contain multiple fine crystallites of a bicarbonate compound encapsulated with a hydrophilic polymer coating that lowers the relative density of the particles and improves the dimensional stability of the cosmetic product.

Abstract: The invention provides stable, substantially anhydrous, transparent, gelled cosmetic compositions useful for the preparation of deodorant and antiperspirant sticks which are substantially free of lower, aliphatic, monohydroxy alcohols. The compositions contain dibenzylidene monosorbitol acetal as a gelling agent and are stabilized by the presence of an inorganic base.

Abstract: Encapsulated aluminum-zirconium salt compositions are produced by combining and heating an aqueous aluminum- zirconium salt selected from aluminum-zirconium halohydrates and mixtures thereof; a hydrophobic liquid; and a carboxylate. The mixture is heated until substantially all of the free water has been removed. The encapsulated aluminum-zirconium salts precipitate out after the removal of the water. The encapsulated aluminum-zirconium salts are useful in deodorant and antiperspirant compositions.

Abstract: The present invention embraces an aerosol antiperspirant composition which comprises a suspension of about 5 to 15% high efficacy aluminum salt in powder form in about 15 to 35% volatile silicone and about 40 to 80% liquefied hydrocarbon propellant with about 0.7 to 1.5% hydrophobic colloidal silica suspending agent and about 0.15 to 0.35% hydrophilic colloidal silica suspending agent. The composition of the present invention has superior antiperspirant efficacy and avoids the use of materials which have an adverse effect on efficacy, namely oil soluble emollient esters such as isopropyl myristate and polar agents such as ethanol.

Abstract: Polymeric basic aluminum halides having the empirical formula:Al.sub.2 (OH).sub.6-y X.sub.ywhere X is chlorine, bromine or iodine, y has a numerical value from 0.7 to 3, and whose polymer distribution as characterized by size exclusion chromatography is:(a) 100% of the polymers are found in Bands II, III and IV, and(b) Band III contains at least 25% of the polymer; are obtained by reacting aluminum metal with HX in water at a temperature of about 70.degree. C. to about 100.degree. C., where X is halogen, wherein the concentration of product in solution is about 8 to about 35 wt. %.

Abstract: Antiperspirant effectiveness of basic aluminum chloride is increased by mixing it with monosilicic acid in aqueous solution. The product can be dried to a solid, and the antiperspirant effectiveness does not decrease in contact with water. The product can also be characterized by size exclusion chromatography of its approximately 10% by weight aqueous solution. Zirconyl hydroxy chloride may also be present.

Abstract: This invention provides an improved process for producing an antiperspirant-deodorant cosmetic stick product. An essential aspect of the process improvement is a phased order of ingredient addition and blending of formulation ingredients under controlled temperature conditions. Another essential aspect is the incorporation of particulate antiperspirant and alkali metal bicarbonate ingredients, at least one of which has ingredient particle surfaces coated with a hydrophilic organic polymer.

Abstract: Antiperspirant compositions in the form of gel sticks, which provide the user with excellent antiperspirant efficacy while exhibiting good stability, are disclosed. Specifically, the compositions have an acidic pH and include an antiperspirant active, a gelling agent which comprises dibenzylidene alditols, a solvent for the gelling agent, and a gelling agent stabilizer which is a basic metallic salt of an acid having a pKa of from about 3.8 to about 6.5 at 25.degree. C, said salts being at least partially soluble in the composition, and said stabilizer being a salt selected from the group consisting of C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 alkyl dicarboxylates, C.sub.6 -C.sub.8 alkyl monocarboxylates, and substituted and unsubstituted benzoates, and mixtures thereof, wherein said gelling agent stabilizer does not contain amino or amido functionalities. Methods of preventing and controlling perspiration wetness using these compositions and of making the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Antiperspirant effectiveness of basic aluminum chloride is increased by mixing it with monosilicic acid in aqueous solution. The product can be dried to a solid, and the antiperspirant effectiveness does not decrease in contact with water. The product can also be characterized by size exclusion chromatography of its approximately 10% by weight aqueous solution. Zirconyl hydroxy chloride may also be present.

Abstract: Encapsulated aluminum salts are produced by combining and heating an aqueous aluminum salt selected from aluminum halohydrate, aluminum nitrohydrate and mixtures thereof; a hydrophobic liquid; and a carboxylate. The mixture is heated until substantially all of the free water has been removed. The encapsulated aluminum salts precipitate out after the removal of the water. The encapsulated aluminum salts are useful in deodorant and antiperspirant compositions.