Abstract: An aqueous shear-thinning personal care composition comprising: (a) at least 3 wt % of a sulfonate compound of general formula where R1 represents a C8-22 alkyl group alkyl group; R2 represents a C1-4 alkyl group; each of R3, R4 and R5 independently represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-4 alkyl group; and M+ represents a sodium or potassium cation; (b) at least 3 wt % of an amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactant; (c) at least 10 wt % of water; and (d) at least 0.5 wt % of an additional component in the form of particles or droplets suspended in the composition. The composition is stable in an aqueous environment and can be formulated with a wide range of additional components.

Abstract: A novel ester of an optionally substituted aromatic acid (for example benzoic acid) and a branched C13 primary alcohol is suitable for use in providing improved cosmetic and personal care compositions including sunscreen, antiperspirant and deodorant compositions.

Abstract: An aqueous structured surfactant composition, contains water, one or more anionic surfactants, and one or more amine oxides, and exhibits shear-thinning viscosity, is capable of suspending water insoluble or partially water soluble components, and uses a low relative amount of structuring agent and/or surfactant.