Abstract: The present invention is directed to deodorant compositions, and methods of using such compositions, wherein the compositions comprise from about 0.1% to about 99.9% by weight of a deodorant active, fragrance or combination thereof, and from about 0.1% to about 99.9% by weight of a carrier comprising isopropyl glycerol ether. The deodorant composition preferably further comprises a suitable gellant or structurant to provide the desired product form, including a deodorant gel solid stick. The isopropyl glycerol ether carrier is a highly effective coupling agent and is milder to the skin when applied topically to the axilla or other areas of the skin as compared to many other polyol-containing deodorant compositions. The present invention also relates to the use of triclosan/triclocarban combinations for improved deodorant efficacy.

Abstract: Personal treatment compositions including leave-on hair care compositions and leave-on skin care compositions, comprising from about 0.001% to about 50%, preferably from about 0.005% to about 6%, enduring perfume, are disclosed. The enduring perfume provides a lasting olfactory sensation thus minimizing the need to use large amounts.

Abstract: An antiperspirant aerosol spray product is provided packaged in a metal can. Within the can is an antiperspirant aerosol spray composition that includes a propellant, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alcohol and an antiperspirant aluminum astringent salt having a water loss under drying no greater than about 8%. Corrosion and malodor can be minimized by use of low water containing antiperspirant astringent salts even in the presence of very substantial amounts of alcohol which normally tends to accelerate the corrosion process.

Abstract: A solid stick, underarm product composition is composed of a liquid vehicle, an antiperspirant salt, a dibenzylidene alditol gelling agent, and a co-gelling agent of a hydrophobically modified water soluble polysaccharide polymer which comprises a water soluble polysaccharide polymer backbone, a hydrophobic moiety of C.sub.8 -C.sub.24 alkyl, aryl alkyl, alkyl aryl groups and mixtures thereof, wherein the hydrophobic moiety is present in an amount up to the amount which renders said polysaccharide less than 1% by weight soluble in water, and dibenzylidene alditol, antiperspirant active and a liquid vehicle. This underarm product can be either clear or hazy.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to antiperspirant compositions which comprise from about 0.1% to about 99.9% by weight of solubilized or solid antiperspirant active and from about 0.1% to about 99.9% by weight of a carrier which comprises isopropyl glycerol ether, preferably in combination with a volatile silicone liquid carrier and dimethiconol as a coupling agent. The isopropyl glycerol ether carrier is a highly effective coupling agent and is milder to the skin when applied topically to the axilla or other areas of the skin as compared to many other polyol-containing carriers. Preferred are antiperspirant compositions containing solubilized antiperspirant active.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of making enhanced efficacy antiperspirant salts and particularly stabilized aqueous polyhydric alcohol solutions of such salts. One such method involves stabilizing an aqueous solution of an enhanced efficacy antiperspirant salt by adding an effective amount of a polyhydric alcohol having from 3 to 6 carbon atoms and from 3 to 6 hydroxyl groups. A second disclosed method involves preparing an enhanced efficacy aluminum antiperspirant salt by heating an aqueous solution of an aluminum antiperspirant salt in the presence of a polyhydric alcohol having from 3 to 6 carbon atoms and from 3 to 6 hydroxyl groups at a temperature of at least 50.degree. C. for a time sufficient to convert the salt to an enhanced salt.

Abstract: The present invention comprises stabilizing aqueous solutions of aluminum zirconium based salts with a water soluble amino acid, especially glycine, wherein the Zr:glycine weight ratios used to form solutions of the active itself or used to form cosmetic compositions made according to this invention are in the range from 1:1.2 to 1:5, particularly 1:2 to 1:4, and more particularly in the range of 1:2 to 1:3 on a weight:weight basis. By reducing the polymerization of small zirconium species with an elevated amount of amino acid(s), the efficacy of the antiperspirant salt is maintained.

Abstract: A deodorant composition is disclosed which comprises a body odor suppressing effective amount of an optically active bactericide comprising D-amino acid, e.g., at least one selected from the group consisting of .beta.-chloro-D-alanine and D-cycloserine, in a dermatologically acceptable carrier. A method is also provided for inhibiting body odor by applying to the skin a body odor suppressing effective amount of the bactericide.

Abstract: Disclosed are anhydrous aerosol package compositions which comprise (a) a Lewis acid having a pKa of less than about 5.0; (b) from about 5% to about 95% by weight of a fluorinated hydrocarbon propellant; (c) a hydrogen bonded water source; and (d) a rust inhibition means. The aerosol package compositions are preferably anhydrous aerosol antiperspirants which comprise an antiperspirant active, a fluorinated hydrocarbon propellant such as 1,1-difluroethane, and a rust inhibition means, wherein the antiperspirant active acts as a Lewis acid and contains hydrogen bonded water. It was found that aerosol package compositions containing fluorinated hydrocarbons, a strong Lewis acid, and a hydrogen bonded water source are surprisingly susceptible to corrosion or rust formation of any metal surface within the package, unless a known or otherwise effective rust inhibition means is added to or used in association with the packaged aerosol composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel deodorizing preparations with increased synergetic performance containing (a) sterol sulfate, (b1) aluminum chlorhydrate, (b2) esterase inhibitors and/or (b3) bactericidal or bacteriostatic active substances.

Abstract: The present invention relates to enhanced efficacy antiperspirant salts containing calcium and an amino acid or a hydroxy acid and particularly to stabilized aqueous solutions of such salts. The present invention also embraces methods of making these antiperspirant salts and solutions and compositions containing same.

Abstract: The formation of toxic compounds such as acetaldehyde and monochlorofluoroethane generated by aerosol antiperspirant mixtures of ACH and 1,1-difluoroethane can be substantially reduced by the addition of one or more additives. Such additives include amino acids, their alkali metal, alkaline earth, ammonium and hydroxy aluminum salts, metal glycinates, hydrotalcite or analogues thereof, and complex aluminum buffering agents. The resultant mixtures are stable for at least two years under ambient storage conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of making enhanced efficacy antiperspirant salts and particularly stabilized aqueous polyhydric alcohol solutions of such salts. One such method involves stabilizing an aqueous solution of an enhanced efficacy antiperspirant salt by adding an effective amount of a polyhydric alcohol having from 3 to 6 carbon atoms and from 3 to 6 hydroxyl groups. A second disclosed method involves preparing an enhanced efficacy aluminum antiperspirant salt by heating an aqueous solution of an aluminum antiperspirant salt in the presence of a polyhydric alcohol having from 3 to 6 carbon atoms and from 3 to 6 hydroxyl groups at a temperature of at least 50.degree. C. for a time sufficient to convert the salt to an enhanced salt.

Abstract: Disclosed is a clear cosmetic gel composition in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion, and methods of forming and of using the composition. The composition has a water-based phase containing water, a cosmetically active ingredient, and at least one coupling agent; and an oil-based phase containing a material having a refractive index in the range of 1.40-1.50, silicone fluids and an alkoxylated, alkyl substituted siloxane surface active agent (e.g., dimethicone copolyol). The composition has a refractive index in a range of 1.4026 to 1.4150. Where the cosmetically active ingredient is an antiperspirant active ingredient, the composition can be an antiperspirant gel (e.g., soft gel) composition. In the refractive index range of the present invention, increased amounts of, e.g., antiperspirant active ingredient, and other high-refractive-index materials providing cosmetic benefits, can be incorporated in the water and oil phases of the composition while still achieving a clear composition.

Abstract: The present invention comprises stabilizing aqueous solutions of aluminum zirconium based salts with a water soluble amino acid, especially glycine, wherein the Zr:glycine weight ratios used to form solutions of the active itself or used to form cosmetic compositions made according to this invention are in the range from 1:1.2 to 1:5, particularly 1:2 to 1:4, and more particularly in the range of 1:2 to 1:3 on a weight:weight basis. By reducing the polymerization of small zirconium species with an elevated amount of amino acid(s), the efficacy of the antiperspirant salt is maintained.

Abstract: The invention comprises a liquid composition which provides a drier feel and reduced leakage when used with certain types of applicators, especially an applicator having a porous surface, which composition is made by combining an active phase and a silicone phase. The active phase is made by combining: (a) 10-70% of a selected glycol; (b) 0.1-10% of a nonionic emulsifier having an HLB greater than 8; (c) 0.01-30% of a cosmetically active ingredient; and (d) 0-20% of ethanol and/or isopropanol. The silicone phase is made by combining: (a) from 0.1-10% of a selected emulsifier; (b) 0-30% of a non-volatile silicone; (c) 0-30% of a volatile silicone; and (d) 0-25% of an organic emollient; provided that: (a) the silicone phase contains at least 10% silicone; (b) the ratio of silicone phase to active phase is in the range of 1:1 to 1:4; and (c) the composition is processed to maintain a viscosity in the range of 2,000-200,000 centipoise ("cps").

Abstract: A suspension antiperspirant composition for topical application to the human skin comprising from 10 to 26% by weight of the composition of a solid particulate antiperspirant active suspended in a cosmetic base, wherein the antiperspirant active comprises a blend of an antiperspirant active with relatively small particles with a volume average particle size in the range of from 0.5 to 8 .mu.m and of an antiperspirant active with relatively large particles having a volume average particle size in the range of larger than 12 to smaller than 50 .mu.m, the weight ratio of the antiperspirant active having smaller particles to the antiperspirant active having larger particles in the composition is in the region of 5:1 to 1:5 by weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to translucent antiperspirants based on finely-divided, sprayable microemulsions. The invention also relates to microemulsion concentrates and a method for the production of antiperspirants from such concentrates. The stable microemulsions according to the invention thereby have a droplet diameter of substantially less than 100 nm.

Abstract: Disclosed are topical compositions which comprise from about 0.01% to about 60% by weight of an antiperspirant and/or deodorant active; from about 1% to about 60% by weight of a volatile, nonpolar hydrocarbon liquid having a solubility parameter of less than about 7.5 (cal/cm.sup.3).sup.0.5 and a vapor pressure as measured at 25.degree. C. of from about 0.01 mmHg to about 6.0 mmHg; and from about 1% to about 60% by weight of a skin irritation-mitigating material having a vapor pressure equal to or less than that of the volatile, nonpolar hydrocarbon liquid, preferably a silicone-containing liquid; wherein the weight ratio of the volatile, nonpolar hydrocarbon liquid to the mitigating material is from about 5:1 to about 1:50.

Abstract: Disclosed are antiperspirant stick compositions that exhibit substantially less visible residue (whitening) upon application to the skin or after drying and which exhibit improved aesthetics and superior cosmetic properties. The compositions include (a) non-volatile emollients that are not silicone materials and which have (individually or as a mixture) a refractive index of at least 1.4460, and which have adsorption and desorption properties relative to the antiperspirant material sufficient to achieve the desired reduction in residue (whiteness); (b) a vehicle (for example, cyclomethicone), (c) a gelling agent (for example, stearyl alcohol and hydrogenated castor oil); (d) at least one active antiperspirant material (for example, particulate antiperspirant metal salts); and (e) a surfactant.

Abstract: Methods and compositions using calcium glycerophosphate for the deacidification of the skin and treatment of dermatological conditions, including body odor and dermatological discomfort, are provided. Body odors, such as odor associated with axillary, foot, facial, scalp, and anal-genital regions, may be treated by the application of calcium glycerophosphate to the affected area or to the materials in contact with the affected area. Dermatological discomfort, such as dermatological discomfort associated with acidic body fluids or with the application of cosmetics or therapeutic formulations, may also be treated by the application of calcium glycerophosphate. The calcium glycerophosphate may be used alone in powdered form, or in a liquid, solid or semi-solid vehicle, with or without the addition of other active ingredients and/or excipients.

Abstract: Silicone compositions that are functionalized with 1,2 or 1,3 glycol bearing substituents render antiperspirant salts soluble, partially soluble therein or partially miscible therewith. Such functionalized silicones in conjunction with antiperspirant salts produce clear antiperspirant gel sticks.

Abstract: A deodorant composition containing: (a) a cationic biopolymer; (b) an aluminum chlorohydrate; and (c) an esterase inhibitor.

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: An aerosol antiperspirant composition for topical application to the human skin, comprising an antiperspirant active and a propellant, characterised in that the propellant comprises pentane.

Abstract: Disclosed are antiperspirant compositions which comprise (a) from about 3% to about 40% by weight of a coupling agent comprising a combination of hexylene glycol and a hydrocarbon oil wherein the weight ratio of hexylene glycol to hydrocarbon oil is from about 1:2 to about 1:20; from about 0.5% to about 60% by weight of an antiperspirant active; from about 1% to about 15% by weight of a gellant selected from the group consisting of fatty acids, fatty acid esters, fatty acid amides, n-acyl amino acid derivatives, and mixtures thereof; and from about 10% to about 80% by weight of a volatile liquid carrier. The use of a combination of hexylene glycol and a hydrocarbon oil provides for improved coupling benefits at lower coupler concentrations, and allows for the formulation of an antiperspirant composition with good antiperspirant and aesthetic performance.

Abstract: The present invention embraces antiperspirant compositions with improved efficacy. These compositions contain an aluminum or aluminum-zirconium antiperspirant salt and a water soluble calcium salt, both of which are suspended in a dermatologically acceptable anhydrous carrier vehicle. The present invention also embraces a method of inhibiting or reducing perspiration by topically applying an effective amount of such an antiperspirant composition to the skin.

Abstract: An enhanced antiperspirant active having improved stability and a process for preparing the enhanced antiperspirant active solution are disclosed, the process comprises blending an enhanced basic aluminum chlorohydrate antiperspirant active having a peak 4 content of at least 20% (Component A) with a zirconium hydroxychloride neutral amino acid complex (component B) and a conventional basic aluminum chloride (Component C) , the order of addition not being critical; wherein at least 10% by weight of the total aluminum being derived from Component A and about 90% to 10% of the aluminum being derived from Component C; thereby forming a stable antiperspirant active solution of enhanced efficacy, the overall concentration of reactants in solution being about 38% to 55% by weight.

Abstract: This invention provides a deodorant-antiperspirant composition in a dispensing container pressurized with an aerosol propellant. The primary ingredients of a typical product are particulate sodium bicarbonate, particulate antiperspirant astringent salt, volatile silicone oil, carboxylate ester emollient, and a suspending agent such as hydrophobic hectorite clay. An invention aerosol deodorant-antiperspirant product has a stable particulate sodium bicarbonate and astringent salt suspension phase. The odor and wetness reduction properties of the product during underarm application are enhanced by the micronized form of the astringent salt ingredient, and by the controlled ratio of volatile oil to emollient in the product.

Abstract: An antiperspirant stick composition suitable for topical application to human skin, comprising:i. an effective amount of an antiperspirant astringent;ii. a volatile silicone;iii. a structurant; andiv. a cross-linked or partially cross-linked non-emulsifying siloxane elastomer.

Abstract: A substantially anhydrous underarm cream composition suitable for topical application to the human skin, comprising an antiperspirant and/or deodorant agent, a carrier, a silica structurant and an alkyl methicone wax having the general formula:(CH.sub.3).sub.3 Si--?O--Si(R)(CH.sub.3)!.sub.x --O--Si(CH.sub.3).sub.3wherein R is a branched or unbranched alkyl group containing from 12 to 26 carbon atoms, the ratio of branched to unbranched alkyl groups is approximately from 1:5 to 1:2 and x ranges from 30 to 150.

Abstract: A clear gel cosmetic stick is disclosed which includes a liquid vehicle, an antiperspirant salt dissolved in the liquid vehicle, a dibenzylidene alditol, and a co-gellant. The co-gellant is preferably a hydroxyalkyl cellulose and the stick optionally also includes a chelating agent. The cosmetic stick comprises in percent by weight about 70% to about 95%, preferably 75 to 92%, of a liquid vehicle, about 1% to about 22%, preferably 3% to 15%, of an antiperspirant salt dissolved in the vehicle, about 0.5% to about 2% of a dibenzylidene alditol, about 0.1% to about 0.5%, preferably 0.2% to 0.4%, of a hydroxyalkyl cellulose, and optionally about 0.05% to about 3%, preferably 0.1% to 2%, of a chelating agent. Preferably the liquid vehicle comprises a polyhydric alcohol having from 3 to 6 carbon atoms and from 2 to 6 hydroxyl groups and is substantially free of monohydric alcohol and strong alkali such as sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a process of preparing a solution of an enhanced efficacy aluminum antiperspirant salt in a polyhydric alcohol by(a) providing an aqueous solution consisting essentially of about 5% to about 18% by weight of an enhanced efficacy aluminum antiperspirant salt in water, the enhanced efficacy aluminum antiperspirant salt having been prepared in situ without having been dried to a solid powder;(b) mixing the aqueous solution with a sufficient amount of a liquid polyhydric alcohol to provide a mixed solution which has an antiperspirant salt to polyhydric alcohol ratio of about 1:4 to about 1.2:1; and(c) rapidly evaporating the water from the mixed solution under vacuum to provide a final liquid polyhydric alcohol solution containing about 20 to 50% enhanced efficacy aluminum antiperspirant salt and about 2 to 16% water, with the balance being polyhydric alcohol.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a clear antiperspirant or deodorant gel composition which exhibits reduced staining while retaining excellent aethetic attributes and efficacy. The gel composition is a water-in-oil emulsion having a viscosity of about 50,000 to 250,000 cP, preferably about 100,000 to 200,000 cP. The water phase comprises about 75 to 90% of the composition and contains a deodorant or antiperspirant effective amount (e.g. about 3 to 25%) of an antiperspirant active dissolved therein. The oil phase comprises about 10 to 25% of the composition and contains a silicone oil and a polyether substituted silicone emulsifying agent. The silicone oil comprises a mixture of a non-volatile silicone, preferably a non-volatile linear silicone, and a volatile linear silicone. It has been found that reducing the amount of non-volatile silicone in the known gel composition to a relatively low level (e.g. below about 5%) and adding an amount of volatile linear silicone to the composition (e.g.

Abstract: The invention relates to agents preventing (the formation of) human malodor. In particular, the invention relates to the use of several classes of compounds which can act as such agents in cosmetic products, such as deodorants and antiperspirants. These compounds are normally odorless or nearly so, but upon contacting the skin as for example, in skin care compositions or in personal care compositions, they prevent malodor. The compounds under consideration are compounds of the formulaX--(Z).sub.n --CO--NH--CH--(COO--Y)--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CONH.sub.2IThe definition of the substituents is given in the specification.

Abstract: A underarm treatment composition is provided including a deodorant and/or antiperspirant active, a crosslinked non-emulsifying siloxane elastomer and a volatile siloxane. The compositions were found not to undergo syneresis. They also have improved efficacy, faster absorption, anti-whitening and other properties.

Abstract: An invention is disclosed which comprises gelling agents which (1) contain both siloxane groups and hydrogen-bonding groups to thicken compositions containing silicone fluids (volatile and/or non-volatile silicone fluids); (2) are non-flowable solids at room temperature; and (3) dissolve in a fluid which contains silicone at a temperature of 25-250 degrees C to form a translucent or clear solution at a temperature in this range. Cosmetic compositions may be made by adding at least one active ingredient such as an antiperspirant.

Abstract: Disclosed is a solid cosmetic composition (e.g., a cream composition) containing an active cosmetic material (e.g., a deodorant active, an antiperspirant active, a sunscreen, an insect repellent and/or an anti-fungal agent) and a silicone gel material. The silicone gel material includes (a) a volatile silicone material and (b) an organopolysiloxane material as a gelling agent, able to form a gel after being mixed with the volatile silicone material. The organopolysiloxane material can be a reaction product of a vinyl-terminated siloxane polymer and a hydride cross-linking agent. The composition can be formed by mixing the active cosmetic material and silicone gel material at ambient temperature. The compositions do not need particulate or clay thickeners or waxy gelling agents.

Abstract: A cosmetic stick deodorant composition comprising: a. from about 0.5% to about 10.0% of the cosmetic stick deodorant composition of an astringent metal salt active; b. a stable, anhydrous base component comprising: i. from about 5% to about 40% of the cosmetic stick deodorant composition of a solidifying agent selected from the group consisting of the high melting point waxes; and low melting point wax fatty alcohols, fatty acid esters and fatty acid amides, having fatty chains of from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof; ii. from about 20% to about 70% of the cosmetic stick deodorant composition of a volatile emollients; iii. from about 10% to about 50% of the cosmetic stick deodorant composition of non-volatile emollients; and c. from about 0.05% to about 10% of the cosmetic stick deodorant composition of a solubilizing agent having a hydrophile-lipophile balance (HLB) value of greater than about 10.

Abstract: An antiperspirant aerosol spray product is provided packaged in a metal can. Within the can is an antiperspirant aerosol spray composition that includes a propellant, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alcohol and an antiperspirant aluminum astringent salt having a water loss under drying no greater than about 8%. Corrosion and malodor can be minimized by use of low water containing antiperspirant astringent salts even in the presence of very substantial amounts of alcohol which normally tends to accelerate the corrosion process.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cosmetic composition (solid or liquid, for example, including sticks and gels) containing an antiperspirant active aluminum-containing material, such as aluminum chlorohydrate, in a solvent therefor, and also containing poly(ethenylformamide) as a thickening agent of the composition. This composition can be an antiperspirant composition, where it contains an antiperspirant effective amount of the antiperspirant active aluminum-containing material, and can be applied to axillary regions of a human to reduce perspiration therefrom. Ammonium acetate can also be incorporated in the composition, to firm up the composition. The composition can be in the form of a gel, dispensed by extruding the gel through pores or slots in the top of a dispensing container. The composition can be clear and transparent, without the need of refractive index matching to achieve clarity.

Abstract: Basic aluminum halides and nitrates having enhanced antiperspirant efficacy are produced by reacting (a) aluminum powder, (b) an aluminum halide or nitrate solution and (c) water at a temperature greater than about 85.degree. C. This reaction is maintained until reaction products having an Al:anion ratio of about 1.2 to 1.8 and a solution solids concentration of about 30-40 wt. % on an anhydrous basis are obtained. The products are characterized as having a Size Exclusion Chromatography Test Band having a relative retention time corresponding to Band II of a Standard Basic Aluminum Chloride Size Exclusion Chromatogram and a Band II percent aluminum value of at least about 50% and a Band III percent aluminum value of less than 20%.

Abstract: Disclosed are anhydrous gel deodorant compositions comprising from about 0.001% to about 50% by weight of deodorant active, fragrance, or combination thereof, from about 0.01% to about 20% by weight of a gellant; from about 1% to about 50% by weight of a nonpolar volatile solvent having a solubility parameter of less than 8.0 (cal/cm.sup.3).sup.0.5, a vapor pressure of from about 0.01 mm Hg to about 6 mm Hg at 25.degree. C., and a boiling point at 1 atm of less than about 250.degree. C.; from about 1% to about 15% by weight of a polar solvent having a solubility parameter of from 12.5 (cal/cm.sup.3).sup.0.5 to about 25 (cal/cm.sup.3).sup.0.5 and optionally a moderately polar solvent having a solubility parameter of from about 8.0 (cal/cm.sup.3).sup.0.5 to less than 12.5 (cal/cm.sup.3).sup.0.5, preferably 1,2-hexanediol. Other preferred embodiments include those which contain combinations of triclosan and triclocarban for improved deodorant efficacy.

Abstract: Disclosed are anhydrous antiperspirant cream compositions that are substantially free of polymeric or inorganic thickening, and have improved product stability and spreading performance. These compositions have a rheology profile characterized by select product hardness (from about 75 gram force to about 500 gram force), delta stress (from about 300 dyne/cm.sup.2 to about 8,000 dyne/cm.sup.2) and static yield stress (at least about 1,000 dyne/cm.sup.2) values. The new rheology profile is preferably applied to antiperspirant cream compositions comprising from about 0.1% to about 20% by weight of a crystalline gellant, from about 10% to about 80% by weight of an anhydrous liquid carrier for the crystalline gellant having a solubility parameter of from about 3 to about 13 and, from about 5% to about 35% by weight of a particulate antiperspirant active.

Abstract: Disclosed are anhydrous antiperspirant cream compositions that are substantially free of polymeric or inorganic thickening, and have improved product stability and spreading performance. These compositions have a rheology profile characterized by select product hardness (from about 75 gram force to about 500 gram force), delta stress (from about 300 dyne/cm.sup.2 to about 8,000 dyne/cm.sup.2) and static yield stress (at least about 1,000 dyne/cm.sup.2) values. The new rheology profile is preferably applied to antiperspirant cream compositions comprising from about 0.1% to about 20% by weight of a crystalline gellant, from about 10% to about 80% by weight of an anhydrous liquid carrier for the crystalline gellant having a solubility parameter of from about 3 to about 13 and, from about 5% to about 35% by weight of a particulate antiperspirant active.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to antiperspirant compositions comprising an antiperspirant compound, like an astringent salt; a cyclomethicone, a silicone polymer wax derived from beeswax and a fatty alcohol. The antiperspirant compositions are viscous compositions that are highly stable and essentially non-whitening and non-staining to skin and clothing after topical application. These desirable properties are attained by the inclusion of the specific silicone compound derived from beeswax.

Abstract: Disclosed is a solid (e.g., cream, such as semi-solid or soft solid) cosmetic composition containing an active cosmetic material (e.g., a deodorant active, an antiperspirant active, a sunscreen, an insect repellent and/or an anti-fungal agent), volatile (e.g., cyclomethicone) and linear chain (e.g., dimethicone and/or phenyl trimethicone) silicone materials, and at least one gelling agent. The at least one gelling agent includes hexanediol-behenyl beeswax, and is included in the composition in an amount sufficient to provide the solid composition. By incorporating the hexanediol-behenyl beeswax as a gelling agent, conventional gelling agents such as fatty alcohols and hydrogenated castor oil need not be incorporated in the composition. When an antiperspirant active material is incorporated in the solid composition containing hexanediol-behenyl beeswax as a gelling agent, a solid antiperspirant composition that is efficacious and leaves no visible (white) residue, can be achieved.

Abstract: A propellant driven deodorant composition for topical application to the human skin, comprising a deodorant active material comprising a cosmetically acceptable. polyhexamethylene biguanide salt, a cosmetically suitable vehicle comprising a short chain monohydric alcohol, and a non polar propellant composition having a Hildebrand Solubility Parameter of less than 14.5 MPa.sup.1/2, characterized in that the composition additionally comprises an effective amount of water.

Abstract: Disclosed are antiperspirant cream compositions which have a penetration force value of from about 20 gram-force to about 500 gram-force, and comprise (a) from about 20% to about 80% by weight of a volatile silicone material; (b) from about 5% to about 35% of a particulate antiperspirant active; and (c) from about 0.1% to about 8% by weight of a gellant material selected from the group consisting of fatty alcohols having from about 20 to about 60 carbon atoms, and combinations thereof. The compositions preferably further comprise a residue masking material.

Abstract: A base composition and corresponding cosmetic composition are disclosed which can be formed as solids (for example, gels or sticks) and which comprise a solvent which includes a silicone fluid (for example, a silicone oil such as cyclomethicone) and a thickening agent formed from a wax and a polyamide gellant wherein at least one of the wax and polyamide includes silicon-containing moieties (for example, siloxane groups to have a siloxane diamide wax to enhance compatibility of the silicone fluid in the composition. A cosmetically active material, such as a deodorant or antiperspirant active material, is included in the composition to form a solid cosmetic product (antiperspirant or deodorant product), which can be a clear product. Compositions of the present invention can be made with increased amounts of silicone fluid and with improved aesthetics such as decreased tack.