Abstract: Polyvinyl alcohol polymers having oxy-linked pendant quaternary ammonium or tertiary amine groups provide a thin film which aids in reducing moisture loss when applied to skin as conditioning lotions or ointments in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations.

Abstract: This invention relates to a gel composition comprising water, mineral oil and two polyoxyethylene-polyoxybutylene block copolymers designated copolymer A and copolymer B wherein said block copolymers are cogeneric mixtures of conjugated polyoxybutylene-polyoxyethylene compounds containing in their structure oxybutylene groups, oxyethylene groups and an organic radical derived from a water-soluble organic compound containing a plurality of reactive hydrogen atoms and 2 to 12 carbon atoms wherein copolymer A has a molecular weight of the polyoxybutylene portion of at least about 1800 and the polyoxyethylene portions contribute from about 60 to 80 percent by weight of the compound and copolymer B has a polyoxybutylene portion with a molecular weight of at least about 600 and the polyoxyethylene portion contributes from about 20 to 40 percent by weight of the compound.

Abstract: Antiperspirant compositions having aluminum or aluminum-zirconium salts as the active ingredients and containing particular lactate, citrate, tartrate or adipate esters to provide enhanced antiperspirant efficacy. The compositions may be formulated in the form of sticks, liquid roll-on and pump or aerosol sprays.

Abstract: The invention relates to stable deodorant compositions comprising at least one antimicrobial agent and poly-dimethyldialkyl ammonium chloride-acrylamide copolymers or dimethyldialkyl ammonium chloride cationic polymer which serve to enhance the residual efficacy of said agent on a surface.

Abstract: Uniform, clear gelled antiperspirant compositions, free of waxes and conventional gelling agents are disclosed. The gel emulsions comprise in combination a volatile silicone fluid, a silicone emulsifier, a destabilizing auxillary emulsifier, water, a non-volatile emollient, a coupling agent, an active antiperspirant component and ancillary agents.

Abstract: An anti-perspirant composition includes 30% by weight of an anti-perspirant agent, aluminium chlorhydrate, 68.5% by weight of ethanol and 1.5% by weight of a long chain fatty acid, myristic acid.The presence of the fatty acid counteracts the reduction in efficacy caused by the high concentration of ethanol.

Abstract: A compressed powder formulation which consists essentially of an organophilic clay and at least one topical agent. The formulation maintains its physical integrity upon handling thereby permitting the preparation of the formulation in the form of self-supporting sticks and exhibits an acceptable level of payout. Additionally, the formulation retains an acceptable level of payout even when contacted with water. A process of making the formulation by compressing a powderous mixture is also set forth.

Abstract: Skin treatment products especially for absorbing axillary perspiration are described containing certain absorbent polymeric materials having good absorbency for aqueous solutions containing ionic species. The polymeric materials are made by a process which involves the polymerization of a high internal phase emulsion containing 75% to 99% water as the internal phase.

Abstract: Method for controlling perspiration, and kit for carrying out that method. The method involves the separate, sequential application of an AlCl.sub.3 -- or ZrCl.sub.4 -- containing antiperspirant composition and a physiologically tolerable basic buffer-containing composition. The kit involves separate applicators for applying the AlCl.sub.3 -- or ZrCl.sub.4 -- containing antiperspirant, and the buffer. Separate, successive application of the antiperspirant and the buffer prevents skin irritation or damage to the user's clothes attributable to acid formed from the antiperspirant, and provides antiperspirant activity which is equal or superior to previously known AlCl.sub.3 -- or ZrCl.sub.4 -- antiperspirants.

Abstract: An improved high-internal-phase emulsion having increased stability under conditions of long term storage at elevated temperatures and freeze-thaw conditions, methods for preparing and stabilizing said emulsions and cosmetic preparations based thereon are disclosed. The improvement comprises incorporating into said emulsion an amount sufficient to increase the stability of said emulsion of an electrolyte contained in the aqueous phase of the emulsion.

Abstract: An improved dry pressed powder composition containing, by weight, about 1 to 10% a metal stearate, e.g. zinc stearate, about 1 to 10% alkaline metal carbonate, e.g. magnesium carbonate, about 10 to 50% of a naturally or synthetically derived cellulose or derivative thereof; and about 10 to 60% of aluminum potassium silicate; and a cosmetically effective amount of a cosmetically active ingredient, e.g. about 15 to 30% of aluminum chlorohydrate antiperspirant. The ingredients are blended together in a dry form and pressed into a stick-type form.

Abstract: A material (14) such as an antiperspirant contained in a shear-sensitive, free-flowing, powdery, suspension of aqueous droplets stabilized by a barrier of very fine, hydrophobic metal oxide is dispensed from a roll-on applicator. As the ball (18) is rotated, an adherent film (22) of the suspension passes through the annular outlet (20) and is subjected to shear forces. The suspension coalesces into a film (24) of cream or lotion. The suspension exhibits excellent flowability through the outlet (20) without any binding or fouling and the lotion or cream film has good adhesion to the ball. Application results in a dry feeling on the skin of the subject, a short dry-out time and excellent antiperspirant efficacy.

Abstract: New cationic polydiorganosiloxanes are disclosed that are substantive to proteinaceous substrates. These cationic polydiorganosiloxanes have methyl substituents, and diaminoalkyl substituents reacted with benzyl chloride. These cationic polydiorganosiloxanes are easily emulsified and are useful for treating human hair, human skin, and animal fur.

Abstract: Novel self-emulsifying alkoxylate esters are described having a cloud point of less than about 15.degree. C. the structural formula: ##STR1## R.sub.1 contains from 2 to 20 carbon atoms and is selected from the group consisting of aliphatic and aromatic substituents and R.sub.3 is an alkyl or aryl substituent from 1 to 21 carbon atoms. One of R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 must contain greater than 8 carbon atoms.R.sub.2 is: ##STR2## x is from 1 to 10 and y is from 1 to 20 and the ratio of y to x is from 2:1 to 10:1.These alkoxylate esters are particularly useful in preventing the chalking of antiperspirant compositions containing volatile silicone oil by adding to the antiperspirant composition a chalking preventative amount of such ester. The compositions are also useful in a broad range of cosmetic compositions, and form stable oil-in-water emulsions at room temperature.

Abstract: Processes, for making roll-on antiperspirant compositions, comprising the steps of preparing a composition comprising one or more volatile silicone oils, one or more non-volatile silicone oils and an antiperspirant active; deaerating the composition; and filling a roll-on container with the composition. Preferably, the composition is milled either before or after deaeration. Especially preferred are compositions comprising from about 10% to about 90% of one or more volatile silicone oils, from about 1% to about 35% of one or more non-volatile silicone oils, from about 10% to about 70% of an antiperspirant active, and from about 1% to about 15% of a bulking/suspending material.

Abstract: Compositions are disclosed for providing non-greasy, cosmetic moisturizing, conditioning and protective barrier effects on skin and hair, and to a rinse-on method for producing these effects. More particularly the compositions comprise oil-in-water emulsions that are adapted to invert to water-in-oil emulsions at the hair or skin surface when they are rubbed into the skin and hair. The compositions a include water, unctrous oleaginous material, water-dispersible, non-toxic polyvalent metal salt having a cation selected from the group consisting of aluminum (III), cerium (III), iron (III), zirconium (IV), aluminum zirconium coordination complexes, and mixtures thereof and sufficient acid or alkali to provide a pH value of about 1.5 to 7.5.

Abstract: A substantially anhydrous antiperspirant composition having long-active, i.e., greater than 24 hour, deodorant activity is formed from a mixture of a micronized powdered antisperspirant active agent and triacetin. The resulting compositions are then formulated with conventional excipients to provide typical roll-on, stick and aerosol products.

Abstract: A novel stable anhydrous paste or cream composition having superior ultradry characteristics when applied to the skin comprising an antiperspirant or deodorant agent and an oil absorbent material homogeneously dispersed in a vehicle comprising about 25-55% of a volatile silicone and a clay suspending/thickening agent in the form of a gel, preferably a bentonite gel. Additionally preferable ingredients are stability agents to prevent syneresis (oil separation) such as the fatty acid metal salts, more specifically zinc, aluminum, calcium, magnesium, and lithium stearates. Additional thickeners, binders, suspending agents, emollients and nonionic emulsifiers may be added as desired to further enhance the aesthetics of the cream product. The resultant dry-feel cream products spread easily, are not wet, oily or sticky, and vanish almost immediately on rub-in when applied to the skin.

Abstract: Antiperspirant/deodorant stick composition which comprises: a powdered antiperspirant agent the particles of which are enrobed in a coating material, contained in a cologne stick base.

Abstract: Antiperspirant stick compositions containing dibenzyl monosorbitol acetal in the presence of acidic antiperspirant-active salts, which are stable for extended periods of time at elevated temperatures; said sticks comprising (a) about 1 to 80 percent by weight of a reactive solvent; (b) about 0 to 75 percent by weight of a non-reactive solvent; (c) about 1 to 10 percent by weight of dibenzyl monosorbitol acetal; (d) about 0 to 35 percent by weight of an emollient; (e) about 5 to 25 percent by weight of an antiperspirant-active compound; (f) about 0 to 2.5 percent by weight of a C.sub.12 -C.sub.20 fatty acid; and (g) 0.05 to 15 percent by weight of a gel stabilizer; said gel stabilizer being a member of the group consisting of magnesium sulfate, zinc acetate and hexamethylenetetramine and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to the preparation and use of glucuronide derivatives of anticholinergic compounds to render them safe for use in the control of human perspiration. These derivatives, which lack mydriatic potency in the eye, are applied to the axillae where they are rendered biologically active by the action of .beta.-glucuronidase occurring naturally on the skin.

Abstract: Essentially non-staining antiperspirant stick composition containing the combination polyoxyethylene(25) propylene glycol stearate and polyoxypropylene, polyoxyethylene ether of a long chain fatty alcohol; it may also contain a non-staining emollient system comprising a volatile silicone oil and/or dibutylphthalate.

Abstract: An antiperspirant composition for topical application to human skin comprises a moisture-absorbent water-insoluble polymer which is substantially dry to the touch when swollen with water, a surfactant having a melting point of from 30.degree. to 75.degree. C. and an organic solvent in which the polymer is substantially insoluble. The polymer has a water absorption value of at least 2, preferably 5 to 500. Preferred polymers are derived from anionic polyelectrolytes.The antiperspirant composition can be packaged in a dispenser or other container such as a propellant pressurized aerosol device, a finger-operated pump spray device or a roll-ball applicator.

Abstract: Stable, single phase soap gel cosmetic stick compositions comprising a polyhydric aliphatic alcohol, an ethylene oxide and/or propylene oxide condensation product and soap. Such cosmetic sticks are easily processed as well as being stable.

Abstract: A stable antiperspirant emulsion is disclosed which contains an antiperspirant salt of aluminum and/or zirconium, volatile cyclic silicone, water, and a low pH-stable emulsifier mixture of polyethylene glycol (21) stearyl ether and a lipophilic co-emulsifier such that the HLB of the emulsifier mixture is more than 7.5 and less than 9.9.

Abstract: A composition for inhibiting perspiration on the skin comprising a selected, water-soluble vanadium salt and a cosmetically acceptable compatible carrier.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a cosmetic product comprising a powder/oil dispersion having high levels of cosmetic powder. More particularly, it is directed to an antiperspirant where at least part of the powder content is an astringent, such as aluminum chlorhydrate. By using one or more cationic or nonionic surfactants in an oily vehicle, a highly concentrated, stable dispersion having relatively low viscosity and creamy consistency, with a dry, non-oily feel is obtained.

Abstract: An antiperspirant composition of the suspension type comprising an anhydrous alcoholic vehicle having suspended therein one or more of the following astringent salt glycine complexes and a suspending agent: aluminum/zirconium/tetrachlorohydrate glycine complexes; aluminum/zirconium/trichlorohydrate glycine complexes; aluminum/zirconium/pentachlorohydrate glycine complexes; aluminum/zirconium/octachlorohydrate glycine complexes; and aluminum/sesquichlorohydrate glycine complexes. Composition may also contain a non-staining hydrophilic emollient and/or a non-polar emollient and/or a volatile emollient.

Abstract: Base compositions which are hydrophobic waxy matrixes for cosmetic preparations such as antiperspirants and deodorants containing volatile silicones as emollients, wherein the amount of silicone may be reduced by use of certain liquid polyoxypropylene-alkyl ethers as emmolients, and the efficacy astringent metal salts as antiperspirants may be enhanced by the use of a combination of stearic acid and hydroxy stearic acid.

Abstract: A powder stick composition for topical application, and particularly a powder stick containing an anti-perspirant as an active ingredient. The stick is produced by incorporating an active ingredient, a finely divided inert filler, and a fatty alcohol with a siloxane at an elevated temperature to form a slurry. The slurry is then molded into stick form at atmospheric pressure, and the molded stick is dried to evaporate a major portion of the siloxane. The resulting stick is firm, has a uniform distribution of the active ingredient throughout the cross section and has excellent pay-off characteristics.

Abstract: A dry aerosol antiperspirant composition containing an astringent powder, an aerosol propellant, and a di(C.sub.8-10 alkanoate) of a C.sub.2-6 alkylene diol such as propylene dipelargonate, and method of using same.

Abstract: Dry powder antiperspirant compositions consisting essentially of known active antiperspirant chemicals encapsulated and buffered with about 10 to about 45 percent, by weight, of the total composition of a hydrolyzed carbohydrate derived from natural waxy maize; a method of buffering active antiperspirant chemicals during processing to prevent corrosion of the processing equipment; aqueous solutions and gels capable of being dried to form the dry powder antiperspirant compositions; and antiperspirant consumer products formulated from the dry powders, are described.

Abstract: Method for applying loose, free-flowing powder compositions to the skin from a dispensing container utilizing a dispensing ball or roller containing filamentous hair-like projections over its exterior surface, and dry antiperspirant powder compositions based on particulate aluminum and/or zirconium chlorohydrate as the active antiperspirant ingredient including minor amounts of a surfactant vehicle to aid in maintaining the powder on the skin after contact therewith.

Abstract: Antiperspirant compositions containing dibenzyl sorbitol as a gelling agent and only up to 10% of a propylene - ethylene glycol polycondensate and process for preparing said compositions.

Abstract: An improved styptic composition which effectively curtails bleeding while administering a soothing sensation on the injured area. The styptic composition is in the form of a stable lotion or cream having the following general formula:(1) from about 2% to about 12% by weight of a long chain fatty acid;(2) from about 0.4% to about 3.5% by weight of a wax filler;(3) from about 1% to about 10% by weight of polyethylene glycol stearate;(4) from about 1% to about 5% by weight of polyethylene glycol sorbitan beeswax; and,(5) from about 0.5% to about 25% by weight of an acidic metallic salt,(6) the balance being water.Optionally, from about 1% to about 4% by weight of glycerin may be added as a humectant.Any conventional antiseptic may also be added to the composition.The styptic composition may be packaged in any convenient form including jars, bottles, tubes, pump applicators, aerosol canisters and can also be impregnated into pre-packaged bandages.

Abstract: Antiperspirant compositions comprising aluminum and zirconium. Efficacious, aqueous solution-stable, antiperspirant complexes comprise an aluminum compound, a zirconium compound, a water soluble neutral amino acid, and an inorganic acidic compound. The aluminum compound is an aluminum chlorohydrate having an aluminum to chlorine molar ratio of from about 1.60 to about 2.5 while the zirconium compound is a zirconyl hydroxychloride having a zirconium to chlorine molar ratio of from about 0.67 to about 2.0. In the antiperspirant complex, the aluminum to zirconium molar ratio is from about 2 to about 10, the total metal to chlorine molar ratio is less than about 1.30, and the neutral amino acid to total metal molar ratio is from about 0.09 to about 0.24. The neutral amino acid to total metal molar ratio is from about 0.09 to about 0.75 when the antiperspirant complex is used in non-aqueous systems.

Abstract: Antiperspirant stick compositions comprised of polyethylene glycol exhibit improved aesthetic properties and efficacy.

Abstract: An antiperspirant composition is disclosed suitable for application by a pump spray, a pressurized aerosol or a roll-on. The composition comprises an active antiperspirant salt; a hydrophobic suspending agent; and as a liquid carrier, the benzoic acid esters of a mixture of linear primary alcohols in the C.sub.9 to C.sub.15 carbon chain length. When the said composition is maintained in a pressurized spray container, a liquified normally gaseous propellant is also present. Quantities of additional components may also be present in the composition including ethanol, or other polar solvent such as a fatty acid ester, and a volatile silicone. The said composition exhibits very slow settling times, fast onset of efficacy, and the cited carrier is virtually odor-free.

Abstract: Antiperspirant emulsion compositions are described which comprise an aqueous solution of an astringent agent; a volatile, water-insoluble liquid; a polydiorganosiloxane-polyoxyalkylene copolymer; an oil-in-water type surfactant; and a water-in-oil type surfactant. A preferred embodiment comprises an emulsion of aqueous aluminum chlorhydrate in cyclopolydimethylsiloxanes as the volatile fluid. These compositions have improved efficacy as measured by their drying times.

Abstract: Antiperspirant stick compositions are described which comprise an aqueous solution of an astringent dispersed in a solid matrix comprising a volatile, water-insoluble liquid; a polydiorganosiloxane-polyoxyalkylene copolymer; a solid alkanoic acid; a waxy ester; and optionally containing a solid alkanol. A preferred embodiment comprises an aqueous solution of aluminum chlorhydrate dispersed in a solid matrix comprising cyclopolydimthylsiloxanes as the volatile liquid. These compositions are stable to separation in the molten state and provide non-leaking sticks of controllable softness when solidified by cooling.

Abstract: An antiperspirant liquid composition in the form of an emulsion comprises a volatile polydimethylsiloxane, a wax, an antiperspirant agent, an emulsifier and water. The wax is first dissolved in the polydimethylsiloxane and then emulsified with the remaining ingredients. The composition can be sprayed on the skin yet is thick enough not to form runs or dribbles on the skin under the influence of gravity.

Abstract: Antiperspirant compositions containing antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine hydrochloride, alone or in combination with astringent metallic salts, as the active agent effective for retarding or inhibiting perspiration when topically applied to the human skin. Method for controlling or preventing perspiration in humans.

Abstract: An antiperspirant stick composition in which the antiperspirant material is maintained substantially homogeneously distributed throughout the stick by virtue of the presence of certain waxy materials.

Abstract: Antiperspirant compositions containing antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine hydrochloride, alone or in combination with astringent metallic salts, as the active agent effective for retarding or inhibiting perspiration when topically applied to the human skin. Method for controlling or preventing perspiration in humans.

Abstract: Basic zirconium gels may be used to form complexes with conventional aluminum and/or zirconium antiperspirant systems. The freshly prepared basic zirconium gels provide both a buffer for the highly acidic aluminum-zirconium complexes and an additional source of zirconium as an active ingredient in the antiperspirant. The preferred basic zirconium gels are basic zirconium-amino acid compounds, particularly basic zirconium glycinates, and the compounds are preferably added to aluminum-zirconium systems in the form of a wet gel. The preferred basic zirconium glycinate is formed by first reacting sodium carbonate with glycine, and then reacting the resulting sodium glycinate with a zirconium oxy or zirconium hydroxy compound to precipitate out the zirconium basic glycinate gel. Zirconium basic carbonates, prepared by reacting sodium carbonate with a zirconium oxy or hydroxy salt, are useful in preparing antiperspirant complexes with lower basic aluminum chlorides (e.g.

Abstract: The invention concerns a perspiration-inhibiting soap, a process for its production and body-care preparations containing said soap; the perspiration-inhibiting soap comprising a synthetic washing-active material, a builder, as perspiration-inhibiting agent at least one aluminum salt and/or zinc salt and/or at least one zirconium salt and/or salt of a rare earth element and optionally soap additives known per se.

Abstract: Stable, three-phase antiperspirant stick compositions having (1) a solid, shearable antiperspirant phase, (2) a gel phase comprising a polyhydric aliphatic alcohol gelled with soap, and (3) a barrier phase of specified minimum thickness separating the antiperspirant and gel phases comprising a water-insoluble, alcohol-insoluble, high melting point wax and liquid emollient and which is relatively free of particulate materials. Such antiperspirant sticks provide effective antiperspirant performance as well as desirable application characteristics.

Abstract: Aerosol antiperspirant compositions are provided that are highly concentrated with respect to the active astringent salt, and capable of being dispensed from aerosol containers of the foam type at a low delivery rate, comprising, in combination, an astringent salt in an amount within the range from about 8 to about 30%; a liquefied propellant, or a mixture of liquefied propellants, each with a vapor pressure at 21.degree. C. of at least 2.4 atmospheres absolute, having a low molecular weight, in an amount of at least 0.15 mole per atmosphere absolute pressure in the container at 21.degree. C. per 100 g of composition; a nonvolatile miscible organic liquid in an amount within the range from about 0.1 to 30% by weight of the composition; a bulking agent in an amount within the range from about 0.1 to about 5% by weight of the composition; and a solid aliphatic carboxylic acid having from about fourteen to about twenty-two carbon atoms in a straight chain and in an amount within the range from about 0.

Abstract: An improved styptic composition which effectively curtails bleeding while administering a soothing sensation on the injured area. The styptic composition is in the form of a stable lotion or cream having the following general formula:(1) from about 2% to about 12% by weight of a long chain fatty acid;(2) from about 0.4% to about 3.5% by weight of a wax filler;(3) from about 1% to about 10% by weight of polyethylene glycol stearate;(4) from about 1% to about 5% by weight of polyethylene glycol sorbitan beeswax; and,(5) from about 0.5% to about 25% by weight of an acidic metallic salt,(6) the balance being water.Optionally, from about 1% to about 4% by weight of glycerin may be added as a humectant.Any conventional antiseptic may also be added to the composition.The styptic composition may be packaged in any convenient form including jars, bottles, tubes, pump applicators, aerosol canisters and can also be impregnated into pre-packaged bandages.

Abstract: A solid. transparent, gelled antiperspirant composition containing one or more acidic reacting antiperspirant compounds wherein the gel contains a lower monohydric alcohol, a di- and/or trihydric alcohol and/or a lower polyglycol, a propylene-/ethyleneglycol-polycondensate, having the formula:Ho (c.sub.2 h.sub.4 o).sub.x (C.sub.3 H.sub.6 O).sub.y H, wherein y/(x+y)=0.6-1 and having an average molecular weight of at least 500,Dibenzaldehyde-monosorbitol acetal, an antiperspirant metal compound, and mono- or dialkylolamide of a higher fatty acid.