Abstract: A cosmetic stick composition comprises a) the sodium salt of at least one C10-C30 alkanecarboxylic acid, which may be substituted with at least one hydroxyl group, in a total amount of 5-7% by weight, based on the total composition, b) at least one polyol liquid at 20° C., chosen from polyvalent C2-C9 alkanols with 2-6 hydroxyl groups and polyethylene glycol with 3-10 ethylene oxide units and mixtures thereof, in a total amount of 60 to 80% by weight, based on the total composition, c) 10-35% by weight, preferably 15-30% by weight of water, based on the total composition, and d) at least one linear polydimethylsiloxane which is liquid at 20° C. in a total quantity of 0.005-0.15% by weight, based on the total composition.

Abstract: Cosmetic cleansing compositions and methods employing the cleansing compositions are provided herein. In an embodiment, a cosmetic cleansing composition includes: a) at least one anionic surfactant and/or a fatty acid soap, b) at least one animal wax and/or a derivative of an animal wax, c) at least one vegetable oil, d) at least one C2-C6 polyol, e) at least one natural thickening agent, f) at least one chamomile extract, and g) allantoin.

Abstract: A cosmetic emulsion composition for skincare, which comprises a. at least one anionic surfactant and/or a fatty acid soap, b. at least one animal wax and/or a derivative of an animal waxes, c. at least one vegetable oil, d. at least one C2-C6 polyol e. at least one natural thickener f. at least one extract from chamomile and g. allantoin, has excellent skin care properties (skin-soothing effect, moisturizing properties). Moreover, they are storage stable and have a pleasant texture.