Abstract: Disclosed is an aerosol deodorant composition which includes an aerosol propellant, a volatile low-viscosity fluid, an oil absorbent particulate material, a silicone polymer and a deodorancy agent, such as at least one of a fragrance and a bactericide. The addition of the oil absorbent particulate material prevents dusting of liquid particles, and the addition of the silicone polymer prevents dusting by the oil absorbent particulate material. Also disclosed is an aerosol deodorant package including the aerosol deodorant composition and an aerosol delivery system having a valve which has orifices for passing the aerosol deodorant composition out of the package, the orifices having diameters such that the average delivery rate of the aerosol deodorant composition from the package is at most 0.44 gm/sec.

Abstract: A gel composition useful as a thickening agent, for example in cosmetic compositions, containing an aluminum-magnesium-hydroxy compound of the general formulaAl.sub.x Mg.sub.y (OH).sub.35-z R.sub.z.nH.sub.2 Owhere R represents the anion of a monocarboxylic acid having 2 to 22 carbon atoms and n, x, y and z are defined by0.ltoreq.n.ltoreq.103.ltoreq.x.ltoreq.94.ltoreq.y.ltoreq.133.ltoreq.z.ltoreq.5and3x+2y=35;and also containing an organic, lipophilic compound which is liquid at 20.degree. C.

Abstract: Antipersipirant cream compositions, comprising:(a) from about 5% to about 60% of a volatile silicone oil(b) from about 5% to about 60% of a non-volatile emollient having a viscosity of at least about 2 cs at 25.degree. C.;(c) from about 2% to about 10% of a particulate thickening material; and(d) from about 15% to about 45% of a particulate antiperspirant active material;wherein the compositions have penetration force values of from about 250 grams to about 800 grams. These compositions preferably contain a cosmetic powder material, at a level of from about 0.5% to about 20%. This invention also provides methods for making these compositions.

Abstract: Dibasic aluminium salts of acylated amino acids having the formula ##STR1## (R.dbd.C.sub.5 --C.sub.10 hydrocarbon, R' is the main chain of the illustrated .alpha.-amino-acid) have antisudoral properties. R' may be such that the .alpha.-aminoacid is singular, e.g. lysine, glycine or aspartic acid, or a mixture, e.g. a hydrolysate of a protein such as collagen, keratin or casein. R may be saturated, e.g. pentyl, heptyl or nonyl, or unsaturated, e.g. dec-9-enyl. Antisudoral compositions containing these salts are described.

Abstract: Antiperspirant cream compositions, which exhibit reduced residue on the skin and excellent cosmetics and aesthetics, as well as good composition stability over time, are claimed. These compositions, which may be formulated to have relatively high viscosities, include a volatile silicone material, a particulate antiperspirant active, a clay thickening agent, an activator for the clay thickening agent, and a non-volatile paraffinic hydrocarbon fluid, such as mineral oil or branched chain C.sub.16 -C.sub.68 hydrocarbons. A method of treating or preventing perspiration in humans using these compositions is also claimed.

Abstract: Aqueous-based functional products or corrosive products such as cleansers, household products, commercial products, and personal care products are thickened or viscosity-modified by the addition of at least a small, but effective, amount of at least one crystalline mixed metal hydroxide conforming substantially to the formulaLi.sub.m D.sub.d T(OH).sub.(m+2d+3+n.a) A.sub.a.sup.n.xH.sub.2 Owhere m is zero to one, D is a divalent metal, d is from zero to 4, T is a trivalent metal, A represents at least one anion or negative-valence radial of valence n, where n is 1 or more, (m+2d+3+n.a) is equal to or greater than 3, (m+d) is greater than zero, and xH.sub.2 O represents excess waters of hydration.

Abstract: The use of frangible microcapsules in cleansing creams and cold creams and other cosmetic products improves their cleansing, cleaning, and removal properties without damage to the skin.

Abstract: Disclosed are facial cleansing compositions in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion which contain specific surfactants with an HLB above about 10 in combination with specific polyalphaolefins and specific carboxylic copolymers which provide improved cleansing efficacy as well as improved rinsability and improved skin feel (such as a nongreasy feeling).

Abstract: A water activated solid, emollient preparation is disclosed, said preparation having a homogenous crystal/gel matrix which is capable of incorporating up to 30% by weight of emollient and holding it in a solid form. When the preparation is rubbed on wet skin, it deposits an elegant occlusive emollient film. A method of pouring and cooling said product into bars is also disclosed.

Abstract: Novel polysiloxane polymers are provided having general formula(CH.sub.3).sub.3 SI--O--(CH.sub.3).sub.2 SiO].sub.x [(CH.sub.3)R.sup.1 O].sub.y Si(CH.sub.3).sub.3wherein R.sup.1 is a polyoxyalkylene radical of the formula ##STR1## x has an average value from about 5 to 400, y has an average value of at least 1 and n has an average value from at least 1 to 200. Water-in-oil emulsions comprising the novel polysiloxane polymers are also described.

Abstract: Suspensoid antiperspirant stick compositions, which provide the user with excellent antiperspirant efficacy, reduced residue upon application to the skin, reduced residue on the stick after dry-down, and excellent cosmetics and aesthetics, are disclosed. These compositions are substantially free of water and comprise a volatile silicone material, a particulate antiperspirant active, a low melting point wax, and a non-volatile paraffinic hydrocarbon fluid selected from mineral oils and branched chain C.sub.16 -C.sub.68 hydrocarbons. The method of preventing and controlling perspiration wetness using these compositions is also disclosed.

Abstract: An improved dry-feeling antiperspirant composition is provided which comprises an aqueous solution of an astringent emulsified in a volatile silicon fluid, the emulsion being stabilized by a combination of a long-chain alkyl modified polysiloxane-polyoxyalkylene copolymer and an organic surfactant having an HLB value from 8 to 18.

Abstract: Skin care cosmetic formulations which include a cellulosic polymer/solvent system capable of dispersing thin, substantive films on the skin are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions for transparent or translucent antiperspirants comprising a polyol, the reaction product of an antiperspirant salt and a silane and an optional gelling agent, but no or substantially no water. When gelled, the composition is suitable for use as a stick antiperspirant. The invention also relates to the process by which compositions of the invention are prepared.

Abstract: A perspirant suppressant powder composition specially adapted to be applied to a person's feet is comprised of boric acid and aluminum ammonium sulfate. The composition produces long lasting effects following initial application.

Abstract: An antiperspirant composition is disclosed in the form of a transparent stick. The composition comprises a mixture of aluminum chlorohydrate, nonionic surfactant, liquid oil, and water, the latter being present in an amount from 20 to 50%. Preferably, the liquid oil is a combination of volatile silicone and emollient oil.

Abstract: Cosmetic stick compositions comprising one or more liquid base materials, one or more solidfying agents for the liquid base materials, and from about 2% to about 30% (by total composition volume) of chemically inert particulates of at least 10 microns in diameter and having a density less than about 0.60 g/ml. The liquid base materials are typically present at a level of from about 10% to about 90% (by total composition weight), and the solidifying agent is typically present at a level of from about 3% to about 70% (by total composition weight). These cosmetic sticks may be of a gel stick type or a wax stick type, depending upon the particular liquid base materials and solidifying agents used. Preferred cosmetic sticks contain a safe and effective amount of an active material having, for example, antiperspirant or deodorant activity.

Abstract: A clear quick drying highly active antiperspirant and deodorant gel free of monohydric alcohols comprising an antiperspirant, a volatile water soluble emollient, volatile siloxanes a, a volatile water insoluble emollient, a coupling agent and a solubilizer.

Abstract: A substantially anhydrous semi-solid antiperspirant composition comprising (1) antiperspirant powder (2) thickening/suspending agent containing fumed silica (3) thickening/solid emollient (4) nonvolatile liquid emollient/plasticizer and (5) volatile emollient.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the treatment of the hair and skin comprises at least 5 weight percent of pulverized particles of at least one plant. The particles have a granulometry lower than 125 microns. The compositions also includes a cohesion agent in an amount to maintain the homogeneity of the composition.

Abstract: An antimicrobial water soluble substrate is formed by combining a silane, generically a quaternary ammonium salt form of a silane, with a water soluble powder selected from the group consisting of antiperspirant salts, starches, clays, and sugars. When the substrate is dissolved in water, the silane is released for redeposition.

Abstract: Disclosed are wax based cosmetic stick compositions comprising: from about 10% to about 50% of a wax type solidifying agent; and from about 5% to about 90% of a polyalphaolefin. These compositions preferably comprise from about 1.0% to about 40% of an active component, such as a sunscreen agent, analgesic, moisturizing and antiperspirant or a deodorant active.

Abstract: An aerosol antiperspirant composition comprising:(a) from about 2% to about 10% of a hydrophobic liquid;(b) from about 20% to about 95% of a propellant;(c) from about 2% to about 30% of an enhanced efficacy metallic antiperspirant material, containing at least about 30% of a high efficacy metallic species (by weight of all metallic species in said antiperspirant material);(d) from about 0.1% to about 3.0% of a hydrophobically-treated clay suspension agent; and(e) from about 0.01% to about 0.2% of an activator.

Abstract: A batch process and continuous/semicontinuous processes for the manufacture of uniform, clear, microcrystalline emulsion compositions of gel-like consistency are disclosed.

Abstract: A cosmetic or dermopharmaceutical composition comprises in an appropriate support or vehicle, a powder of sweet lupine seeds essentially free of alkaloids.

Abstract: A novel composition for antiperspirant aerosol comprises an antiperspirant substance, a silicone-treated clay mineral and an oil substance.When the composition is sprayed over the skin, sweat can readily evaporate immediately after spraying and even after perspiration. Thus, the composition ensures a very good feel in use.

Abstract: Polar solvent-free antiperspirant compositions comprising particulate cellulose ether polymers, preferably hydroxyethyl-cellulose. These antiperspirant compositions produce less stinging and burning than compositions not containing particulate cellulose ether polymers when applied to underarm skin following shaving.

Abstract: There is disclosed, in one aspect, a process for preparing an activated silicon aluminum complex capable of releasing oxygen and hydrogen in the presence of a halogen compound, such as salt in human perspiration, when added to a fluid which contains oxygen and hydrogen.

Abstract: Antiperspirant cream compositions, comprising:(a) from about 5% to about 60% of a volatile silicone oil(b) from about 0.1% to about 60% of a non-volatile emollient having a viscosity of at least about 10 cs at 25.degree. C.;(c) from about 2% to about 10% of a particulate thickening material; and(d) from about 15% to about 45% of a particulate antiperspirant active material; and(e) from about 0.1% to about 10% of a particulate cellulose ether polymer,wherein the compositions have penetration force values of from about 150 grams to about 800 grams at 25.degree. C. and at 50% relative humidity. These compositions preferably contain a cosmetic powder material, at a level of from about 2% to about 20%. This invention also provides methods for making these compositions.

Abstract: Personal malodors due to the chemical or bacterial action occurring on the skin or hair are inhibited by applying formulations containing N-soya-N-ethyl morpholinium ethosulfate.

Abstract: An aerosol antiperspirant composition comprising:(a) from about 2% to about 10% of a hydrophobic liquid;(b) from about 20% to about 95% of a propellant;(c) from about 2% to about 30% of an enhanced efficacy metallic antiperspirant material, containing at least about 30% of a high efficacy metallic species (by weight of all metallic species in said antiperspirant material);(d) from about 0.1% to about 3.0% of a hydrophobically-treated hectorite clay;(e) from about 0.1% to about 3% of a hydrophobically treated bentonite clay; and(f) from about 0.01% to about 0.

Abstract: Antiperspirant cream compositions, comprising:(a) from about 5% to about 60% of a volatile silicone oil;(b) from about 5% to about 60% of a non-volatile liquid C.sub.12 -C.sub.25 saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon emollient;(c) from about 2% to about 10% of a particulate thickening material; and(d) from about 15% to about 45% of a particulate antiperspirant active material,wherein the compositions have penetration force values of from about 150 grams to about 800 grams at 25.degree. C. and at 50% relative humidity. These compositions preferably contain a cosmetic powder material, at a level of from about 0.5% to about 20%. This invention also provides methods for making these compositions.

Abstract: A deodorant composition comprising (a) D-glucosaccharoascorbic acid and (b) a ferrous compound and/or a cupric compound is disclosed. The composition displays excellent deodorant effects by removing the offensive and foreign odors rapidly, irrespective of whether they are originating from basic substances such as ammonia or those from acid substances such as hydrogen sulfide.

Abstract: An underarm deodorant suspensoid stick that is essentially free from any tendency to cause iritation is obtained by suspending in a gelled water-insoluble organic liquid powdered sodium bicarbonate having a particle size in the range of esentially 100% less than 44 micron and at least about 25% greater than 1 micron.

Abstract: Antiperspirant stick compositions comprising:(a) from about 35% to about 60% of a volatile silicone oil;(b) from about 1% to about 5% of a non-volatile emollient;(c) from about 2.5% to about 4% of a high melting point wax;(d) from about 10% to about 15% of a low melting point wax;(e) from about 0.2% to about 1.5% of a colloidal silica material;(f) from about 0.5% to about 4% of an inert spherical particulate material which is comprised of essentially spherical particles having a mean diameter of at least about 10 microns;(g) from about 2% to about 9% of a talcum material; and(h) from about 20% to about 33% of a particulate antiperspirant material;wherein the total level of talcum material and antiperspirant material is from about 25% to about 35%.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions in the form of solid sticks, especially deodorant sticks and antiperspirant sticks. The cosmetic stick compositions of the present invention comprise the essential components: (a) water-soluble active; (b) dimethicone copolyol; (c) volatile silicone oil; (d) propylene glycol; (e) C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 monohydric alcohol; (f) water; (g) solidifying agent; and (h) coupling agent. These compositions have excellent efficacy and cosmetic aesthetics.The present invention also relates to methods for treating or preventing malodor associated with human perspiration, especially underarm odor. The present invention further relates to methods for manufacturing cosmetic stick compositions of the present invention.

Abstract: A personal antiperspirant product contains a moisture-absorbent polymer instead of or in addition to the usual metal salt. The product is applied to the skin in a finely divided form to give a dry, non-sticky deposit for absorbing skin moisture such as perspiration. The polymer is capable of absorbing an amount of moisture at least equal to its own weight after depositing the product onto the skin.

Abstract: Antiperspirant formulations are provided in which water-immiscible adjuvants are encapsulated in thick-walled, hollow, substantially spherical particles of antiperspirant active, which is preferably a water-soluble compound or complex of a polyvalent metal or metals. The thick-walled particles resist rupture during normal handling and application of the antiperspirant formulation and provide slow release of the encapsulated adjuvant when the antiperspirant shell dissolves in perspiration. The adjuvant may be a fragrance, an antibacterial, antimicrobial or antifungal agent, a deodorant, or other dermatological preparation. The encapsulation is accomplished by emulsifying the adjuvant in an aqueous solution of the antiperspirant active, and spray drying the material in such a manner as to produce thick-walled, spherical particles with the liquid adjuvant in the hollow centers.

Abstract: Disclosed are deodorant gel stick compositions comprising from about 0.1 to about 10.0% of a deodorant active, from about 7% to about 35% of intermediate polarity emollients, from about 2% to about 8% of a benzylidene sorbitol, from about 7% to about 75% of a polar solvent, and from about 5% to about 40% of a coupling agent. These deodorant gel sticks provide very stable deodorant compositions with good efficacy as well as excellent cosmetics which are further characterized by their ease of manufacture.

Abstract: Antiperspirant aerosol compositions comprising from about 1% to about 40% of a particulate antiperspirant material, from about 0.005% to about 6.0% of a functionalized siloxane and from about 60% to about 95% of an aerosol propellant. Preferably the functionalized siloxane is an amino-functional silicone. Also preferably, the compositions also contain a silicon gum material and a volatile silicone oil.

Abstract: Water-in-volatile silicone emulsifier concentrates containing 2 to 30 wt. % water in the internal phase, 40 to 90 wt. % of a volatile cyclic silicone liquid such as the octamethylsiloxane cyclic tetramer, decamethylsiloxane cyclic pentamer or the dodecamethylsiloxane cyclic hexamer and 5 to 40 wt. % of a polyoxyalkylene substituted silicone containing per molecule 5 to 100 dialkylsiloxy units, two trialkylsiloxy end blocking units and 1 to 16 polyoxyalkylene substituted alkylsiloxy units of the average formula: ##STR1## in which R is an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and R can individually be the same or different, wherein R.degree. is a terminal group selected from the class consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, aralkyl and acyl radicals, n is an integer of 2 to 8, a is a number of 5 to 20 and b is 2 or 3.

Abstract: A composition and process for controlling perspiration and odors on mammalian skin in which an effective amount of a topical composition in the form of a finely divided powder including substantially no water solubles and consisting by weight of from 55% to 45% aluminum oxide, 37% to 25% silicon oxide and 15% to 1% red iron oxide is applied to mammalian skin as needed.

Abstract: The present invention provides silicone-water emulsions formed from volatile cyclic polysiloxanes which are emulsified with a preblended mixture of water and a combination of emulsifying agents. Highly ethoxylated nonionic emulsifying agents are particularly well-suited for the formation of stable silicone-water emulsions from volatile cyclic polysiloxanes. These volatile silicone-water emulsions can be combined with epidermal enhancing agents for cosmetic and medicinal purposes.

Abstract: Disclosed are antiperspirant gel stick compositions substantially free of unbound water comprising from about 5 to about 50% of a solubilized antiperspirant active, from about 7% to about 35% of intermediate polarity emollients, from about 1% to about 5% of a benzylidene sorbitol, from about 15% to about 75% of a polar solvent, from about 1% to about 20% of a coupling agent and from about 0.5% to about 10% of a bufferieng agent. These antiperspirant gel sticks provide very stable antiperspirant compositions with good efficacy as well as excellent cosmetic anesthetics which are further characterized by their ease of manufacture. Also disclosed is a method for the manufacture of these gel sticks as well as a method for treating or preventing perspiraton and malodor associated with human underarm perspiration.

Abstract: An antiperspirant composition for roll-on application, which feels dry upon application, is prepared by encapsulating a relatively large amount of water onto a specific kind of a hydrophobic silica, and then suspending the water-loaded silica into an anhydrous liquid vehicle which has a particular antiperspirant material suspended therein.

Abstract: Composition enabling the degradations and inconveniences of perspiration to be counteracted, said composition comprising at least one anti-absorbant agent and/or an antiseptic agent and/or an anti-sweating agent and/or an antiseptic agent and/or an antimycotic agent and/or an anti-irritant agent and/or an antifungal agent and/or an anti-putrid agent and/or a deodorant and/or a nutrient agent and/ an emollient and/or a softening agent and/or a regenerating agent and/or a cicatrising agent and/or an astringent product and/or a softening agent and/or a moisturizing agent and/or a cleansing agent.

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 chromotography on cross-linked dextran is at least 2:1, then subjecting the solution to rapid drying to solid form.

Abstract: An antiperspirant composition buffered to a pH in the range of from about 2.5 to about 4.5 having incorporated therein as active ingredients a combination of aluminum chlorohydrate, aluminum chloride and an aluminum zirconium polychlorohydrate complex; an additionally added buffering agent, preferably glycine, may be incorporated in the composition.

Abstract: A stable extrudable antiperspirant paste composition exhibiting high antiperspirant efficacy in which finely divided solid astringent antiperspirant is dispersed in a limited class of volatile silicone liquid vehicles and stabilized against syneresis by a combination of finely divided silica and a quaternized three-layer clay exfoliated with a polar solvent.

Abstract: This invention relates to solid emollient-moisturizer compositions, and in particular relates to compositions wherein an emollient-moisturizer is entrapped in the lattice of the cross-linked polymer during in situ polymerization of the monomers forming the polymer lattice. The invention provides for conversion of solid and/or liquid emollients or moisturizers into solid, free-flowing forms by entrapment of the functional materials in a hydrophobic polymer lattice.