Abstract: The subject invention relates to low-aqueous gelling compositions comprising optically enriched gellants having the structure: ##STR1## wherein A and B independently represent alkyl groups such that the gellant is an asymmetric, di-chiral, di-hydroxy fatty acid that is about 90% or more in the R, R or S, S form and has from about 6 to about 30 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to antiperspirant gel stick compositions comprising:(a) an antiperspirant active;(b) a gelling agent comprising:(i) an optically enriched primary gellant selected from the group consisting of 12-hydroxystearic acid, esters of 12-hydroxystearic acid, amides of 12-hydroxystearic acid, and mixtures thereof; and(ii) a secondary gellant selected from the group consisting of n-acyl amino acid amide derivatives;(c) a liquid base material having a solubility parameter of 9 or below;wherein the gel stick has a hardness of 75 grams of force or more.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to antiperspirant gel compositions comprising chelators. The subject invention also relates to a process for the manufacture of antiperspirant gel compositions comprising the steps of:(a) pre-mixing a chelator with an antiperspirant active in a substantially water free environment; and(b) adding a gelling agent and a liquid base material to the product of step (a) in a substantially water free environment.