Abstract: The present invention relates to personal cleansing compositions in liquid or gel form, which can be used for cleansing the skin and hair and is particularly useful as a body wash, facial wash or hand wash. A key feature of the invention is its highly structured nature arising from interaction of polymeric and surfactant constituents, which is useful for the stable incorporation of insoluble benefit agents such as particulate exfoliants, encapsulates or oils. Furthermore, the present invention is cost effective, offers a high degree of mildness, has desirable in-use properties and is easy to manufacture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-foaming or post-foaming gel or cream composition, comprising surface active agents and polymer, plus a post-foaming agent packaged in an aerosol or other container. The composition is milder than a typical soap based system, and delivers acceptable performance at a cost below that of equivalently performing systems based upon synthetic surfactants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to personal cleansing compositions in ‘post-foaming’ gel or cream form, which are particularly mild, can contain high levels of emollient skin-care ingredients and produce copious amounts of creamy foam in use. The structure of the compositions enables stable post-foaming gels or creams to be made combining unusually low surfactant levels with high levels of emollient oils. The present invention provides an effective solution to the dual consumer need for highly skin caring cleansing formulations with excellent foaming characteristics.