Abstract: A glycine-free aluminum and/or zirconium Betaine salt having a metal to chloride molar ratio in the range of 0.3-2.5:1, a Betaine:aluminum molar ratio in the range of 0.05-1.0:1 and/or a Betaine:zirconium molar ratio in the range of 0.2-3.

Abstract: An antiperspirant and/or deodorant stick composition is disclosed comprising (a) 10-60 weight % of a volatile silicone such as cyclomethicone; (b) 2-30 weight % of a low melting point wax gelling agent (particularly stearyl alcohol); (c) 1-10 weight % of a high melting point wax (such as hydrogenated castor oil); (d) 0-15 weight % of an emollient which is different from (b) and (c); (e) 0.1-10 weight % of a superabsorbent powder with little or no tack upon wetting such as starch graft homopolymers and copolymers of poly(2-propenamide-co-2-propenioic acid) sodium salt; (f) 0-30 weight % of an antiperspirant active; (g) 0-1 weight % of a dimethicone copolyol; (h) 0.01-0.5 weight % of a selected cooling agent; and (i) 0-5 weight % (particularly 0.1-5 weight %) of a fragrance; wherein the ratio of cooling agent to superabsorbent polymer is in the range of 1:50-1:2.

Abstract: A stable, high efficacy, low residue surfactant-free, soft solid cosmetic composition (especially an antiperspirant and/or deodorant) comprising: (a) 40-75 weight % of a volatile silicone; (b) 0.5-20 weight % of a non-emulsifying silicone elastomer; (c) 0.1-10 weight % of a of a superabsorbent powder with little or no tack upon wetting; (d) 0.01-0.

Abstract: An invention is disclosed which comprises siloxane-based polyamides as gelling agents for cosmetic products, methods for making such agents, formulations therof and cosmetic formulations therewith. These polyamides contain siloxane groups in the main chain and act to thicken compositions containing volatile and/or non-volatile silicone fluids. Cosmetic compositions may be made by adding at least one active ingredient such as an antiperspirant.

Abstract: A method for eliminating the formation of sulfur dioxide in a refiner bleaching process is disclosed wherein a selected amount of a carbonate is added to the refiner contents at approximately the same time that sodium dithionite is added.