Abstract: The present invention utilizes a polyethylene glycol diisostearate having an average degree of ethoxylation of from 40-100 as a component of a soap-based gel composition suitable for use in formulating stable cosmetic compositions, especially low irritancy deodorants.

Abstract: This invention comprises a one-phase cosmetic composition which can be made as a stick, gel or cream and which has low residue, low tack and improved fragrance substantivity. The cosmetic compositions are formed by (a) from 0.5-50 weight percent of a dimethicone copolyol ester compound soluble in propylene glycol; (b) from 50-98 weight percent of a gellant/solvent system which comprises a mixture of; (i) 0.5-4.0 weight percent dibenzylidene sorbitol; (ii) 0.05-1.0 weight percent of a co-gellant or structural integrity enhancer; (iii) 0.1-80 weight percent of a polyhydric alcohol solvent; (c) 0.5-10% of a small particle size zinc oxide having a particle size in the range of 20 nanometers-200 microns; and (d) 0.1-3.0% fragrance.

Abstract: This invention comprises a one-phase cosmetic composition which can be made as a stick, gel or cream and which has low residue, low tack and improved fragrance substantivity. The cosmetic compositions are formed by (a) from 0.5-50 weight percent of a dimethicone copolyol ester compound soluble in propylene glycol; (b) from 50-98 weight percent of a gellant/solvent system which comprises a mixture of; (i) 0.5-4.0 weight percent dibenzylidene sorbitol; (ii) 0.05-1.0 weight percent of a co-gellant or structural integrity enhancer; (iii) 0.1-80 weight percent of a polyhydric alcohol solvent; (c) 0.5-10% of a small particle size zinc oxide having a particle size in the range of 20 nanometers-200 microns; and (d) 0.1-3.0% fragrance.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions are disclosed which are made from a multi-component base made from at least three different components, which base exhibits a weight loss not exceeding 46% in a 24 hour period in a controlled environment with minimum air flow in a humidity chamber with a temperature of 35-40 degrees C. and 80% humidity; and a medium volatility fragrance, wherein a solubility parameter is calculated for each of the base and fragrance components are matched so that the difference between them is less than 38%.