Abstract: Disclosed are non-adhesive antiperspirant compositions comprising a water or sweat-reactive monomer as the antiperspirant active, an anhydrous carrier, and an optional polymerization inhibitor, wherein the compositions are applied topically to the underarm or other suitable area of the skin to inhibit or prevent perspiration. The applied compositions form a discontinuous polymer-containing antiperspirant active on the applied skin surface, wherein the polymer-containing active is derived from water-reactive monomers that reacts with sweat at the opening of the sweat ducts after application, to thereby polymerize and form the polymer-containing antiperspirant active over and within the affected sweat ducts. The antiperspirant compositions and corresponding methods of application provide alternative antiperspirant active materials and product formulations, and provide improved efficacy and/or application cosmetics.

Abstract: Disclosed are solid cosmetic stick compositions having a preferred product hardness of at least about 600 gram.force, and which comprises from about 0.01% to about 60% by weight of a cosmetic active; from about 10% to about 95% by weight of a liquid carrier; from about 1% to about 60% by weight of a solid polymorphic triglyceride gellant that within the composition is substantially free of long range crystalline order. By selecting the crystalline phase of the triglyceride gellant in the finished product, these cosmetic sticks provide improved product hardness at lower triglyceride gellant concentrations.

Abstract: An antiperspirant product for the human skin, comprising an antiperspirant active for topical application, and an effective amount of a compound which inhibits the acidification mechanism in the eccrine gland to elevate the pH of sweat.

Abstract: A particulate antiperspirant active material which has been surface treated with an alkanolamine is described. After surface treatment, the surface treatment agent is in intimate contact with the surface or outer layer of the substrate material, that is, the antiperspirant material may be either deposited on the surface or at least a fraction of the agent may be absorbed within the outer layer of the substrate. The resultant particulate material shows a reduced tendency to separate from a liquid carrier phase containing a polyglycol ether and a suspending agent.

Abstract: Described are flavor composition, flavor component, perfume composition and perfume component-containing microparticles which are particulate matrices composed of: (a) an olfactorily active component (e.g., perfume component); (b) silica; and (c) a saccharide composition which is a mixture of mannitol and maltose. The microparticles are useful in augmenting, enhancing and/or imparting aroma and/or taste (over relatively long periods of time in a controllably releasable manner) to perfume compositions, perfumed articles (e.g., deodorancy and antiperspirant sticks), foodstuffs, chewing gums, beverages and the like. Also described is a process for preparing the above-mentioned microparticles using, in sequence, (1) adsorption of the olfactorily active material onto silica followed by (2) a blending/extrusion step followed by (3) at least one particularization step.

Abstract: Disclosed are solid antiperspirant and deodorant sticks having a product hardness of at least about 600 gram·force, and which comprises from about 0.1% to about 60% by weight of antiperspirant or deodorant active; from about 10% to about 95% by weight of a liquid carrier; from about 1% to about 60% by weight of a solid polymorphic triglyceride gellant that within the composition is substantially free of long range crystalline order. By selecting the crystalline phase of the triglyceride gellant in the finished product, these antiperspirant and deodorant sticks provide improved product hardness at lower triglyceride gellant concentrations and provide improved low residue performance and antiperspirant efficacy.

Abstract: An antiperspirant or deodorant cosmetic composition suitable for topical application to the human skin, comprising: i. an antiperspirant or deodorant active; ii. a moisturising cream; and optionally iii. a carrier for the antiperspirant or deodorant active.

Abstract: Disclosed are anhydrous cosmetic compositions comprising from about 0.01% to about 60% by weight of a cosmetic active; from about 10% to about 90% by weight of a liquid carrier; and from about 1% to about 60% by weight of a solid, polymorphic, unsubstituted, triglyceride gellant characterized by &bgr;′-2 crystalline order within the compositions. These compositions can be formulated as hard sticks, soft solids or creams, and have improved high temperature texture and phase stability and maintain product hardness even after exposure to high and then low storage temperatures.

Abstract: Disclosed are antiperspirant and deodorant compositions having improved stability, low residue performance and/or improved cosmetics. These compositions comprise select concentrations of cyclohexasiloxane as a volatile silicone material from about 0.1% to about 50% by weight of an antiperspirant active, and from about 0.1% to about 50% by weight of a suspending agent, wherein the compositions are preferably substantially free of cyclotetrasiloxane. The selection of cyclohexasiloxane over other volatile silicone materials provides improved low residue performance, and especially when formulated as an aqueous emulsion it provides improved product stability in the form of extended duration of time within which the emulsion remains clear or nearly so.

Abstract: Disclosed are gel deodorant compositions comprising (a) from about 0.001% to about 50% by weight of a deodorant active, fragrance, or combination thereof; (b) from about 0.01% to about 20% by weight of a gellant; (c) from about 5% to about 90% by weight of a polymeric alcohol having at least one free hydroxyl group and also having from about 2 to about 80 alkoxylate radicals wherein the alkoxylate radical contains from about 2 to about 6 carbon atoms; (d) from about 5% to about 89% by weight of a nonpolymeric alcohol having at least two free hydroxyl groups, and also having from about 4 to about 20 carbon atoms, wherein the weight ratio of the polymeric to nonpolymeric alcohol is from about 18:1 to about 1:5; (e) from zero percent to about 10% by weight of glycerin; and (f) from about 0.01% to about 89% by weight of water.

Abstract: The present invention is an endermic liniment which characteristically contains a thiol compound and zinc oxide. An endermic liniment which can contain a thiol compound in a stable manner can be provided by blending in a thiol compound and zinc oxide.

Abstract: A deodorant composition in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion comprising an effective amount of at least one alum salt dissolved in the aqueous phase of the said emulsion. A process for treating human underarm odors using the present deodorant composition.

Abstract: A single phase aqueous gel composition comprising 0.0-50% of a polysaccharide gellant, and 1-30% of an antiperspirant active ingredient solubilized in the aqueous single phase.A water and oil emulsion comprising a gelled aqueous phase comprising a polysaccharide gellant and an antiperspirant active ingredient solubilized in the aqueous single phase; and an oil phase,A method for preparing an emulsion antiperspirant or deodorant composition comprising preparing a first aqueous solution of antiperspirant or deodorant active, preparing a second aqueous solution of polysaccharide gellant, emulsifying the second aqueous solution in an oily phase to form an emulsion, combining the first aqueous solution and the emulsion so that the first and second aqueous solutions form a single homogeneous phase in the emulsion; and pouring the mixture into containers.

Abstract: Disclosed are anhydrous aerosol package compositions which comprise (a) a Lewis acid having a pKa of less than about 5.0; (b) from about 5% to about 95% by weight of a fluorinated hydrocarbon propellant; (c) a hydrogen bonded water source; and (d) a rust inhibition means. The aerosol package compositions are preferably anhydrous aerosol antiperspirants which comprise an antiperspirant active, a fluorinated hydrocarbon propellant such as 1,1-difluroethane, and a rust inhibition means, wherein the antiperspirant active acts as a Lewis acid and contains hydrogen bonded water. It was found that aerosol package compositions containing fluorinated hydrocarbons, a strong Lewis acid, and a hydrogen bonded water source are surprisingly susceptible to corrosion or rust formation of any metal surface within the package, unless a known or otherwise effective rust inhibition means is added to or used in association with the packaged aerosol composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous and anhydrous deodorant compositions which comprise from about 0.1% to about 89.9% by weight of a cyclodextrin odor controlling agent, from about 0.1% to about 30% by weight of a solid non-polymeric gellant and from about 10% to about 90% by weight of an aqueous or anhydrous liquid carrier. Also disclosed are methods of using and making the compositions. The disclosed compositions are especially effective at preventing or eliminating malodors resulting from perspiration.

Abstract: A process for producing a liquid dispersion of an inorganic oxide selected from zinc oxide, titanium dioxide and iron oxide, and having a particle size in the range of 0.02 to 30 .mu.m, the process including comminuting the oxide in the presence of the liquid, the liquid being constituted by or including a component having available hydrogen and/or oxygen ions. The liquid is selected from one of an alcohol, ester, hydrogenated ester or polymer containing hydroxyl or hydrogen group(s). The stable dispersion which does not aggregate or agglomerate is suitable for use in topical preparations such as skin care or therapeutic products, cosmetics or hair care products.

Abstract: A solid stick, underarm product composition is composed of a liquid vehicle, an antiperspirant salt, a dibenzylidene alditol gelling agent, and a co-gelling agent of a hydrophobically modified water soluble polysaccharide polymer which comprises a water soluble polysaccharide polymer backbone, a hydrophobic moiety of C.sub.8 -C.sub.24 alkyl, aryl alkyl, alkyl aryl groups and mixtures thereof, wherein the hydrophobic moiety is present in an amount up to the amount which renders said polysaccharide less than 1% by weight soluble in water, and dibenzylidene alditol, antiperspirant active and a liquid vehicle. This underarm product can be either clear or hazy.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to antiperspirant compositions which comprise from about 0.1% to about 99.9% by weight of solubilized or solid antiperspirant active and from about 0.1% to about 99.9% by weight of a carrier which comprises isopropyl glycerol ether, preferably in combination with a volatile silicone liquid carrier and dimethiconol as a coupling agent. The isopropyl glycerol ether carrier is a highly effective coupling agent and is milder to the skin when applied topically to the axilla or other areas of the skin as compared to many other polyol-containing carriers. Preferred are antiperspirant compositions containing solubilized antiperspirant active.

Abstract: Disclosed are anhydrous aerosol package compositions which comprise (a) a Lewis acid having a pKa of less than about 5.0; (b) from about 5% to about 95% by weight of a fluorinated hydrocarbon propellant; (c) a hydrogen bonded water source; and (d) a rust inhibition means. The aerosol package compositions are preferably anhydrous aerosol antiperspirants which comprise an antiperspirant active, a fluorinated hydrocarbon propellant such as 1,1-difluroethane, and a rust inhibition means, wherein the antiperspirant active acts as a Lewis acid and contains hydrogen bonded water. It was found that aerosol package compositions containing fluorinated hydrocarbons, a strong Lewis acid, and a hydrogen bonded water source are surprisingly susceptible to corrosion or rust formation of any metal surface within the package, unless a known or otherwise effective rust inhibition means is added to or used in association with the packaged aerosol composition.

Abstract: A storage stable aqueous solution or aqueous gel of zinc ions in the presence of bicarbonate ions is disclosed. The solution comprises: (a) a source of zinc ion, (b) a source of a stabilizing anion which can stabilize soluble zinc and bicarbonate and/or carbonate in solution; (c) a source of bicarbonate ion; and (d) a solvent therefor. The solvent comprises a major proportion of water. The zinc salt is present in an amount suitable for the intended purpose; the stabilizing anion in an amount B of at least 1.2 equivalents per equivalent of zinc ion; and the bicarbonate ion cannot exceed certain levels which are related to the level of the stabilizing anion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a clear cosmetic gel composition in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion, and methods of forming and of using the composition. The composition has a water-based phase containing water, a cosmetically active ingredient, and at least one coupling agent; and an oil-based phase containing a material having a refractive index in the range of 1.40-1.50, silicone fluids and an alkoxylated, alkyl substituted siloxane surface active agent (e.g., dimethicone copolyol). The composition has a refractive index in a range of 1.4026 to 1.4150. Where the cosmetically active ingredient is an antiperspirant active ingredient, the composition can be an antiperspirant gel (e.g., soft gel) composition. In the refractive index range of the present invention, increased amounts of, e.g., antiperspirant active ingredient, and other high-refractive-index materials providing cosmetic benefits, can be incorporated in the water and oil phases of the composition while still achieving a clear composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to translucent antiperspirants based on finely-divided, sprayable microemulsions. The invention also relates to microemulsion concentrates and a method for the production of antiperspirants from such concentrates. The stable microemulsions according to the invention thereby have a droplet diameter of substantially less than 100 nm.

Abstract: Methods and compositions using calcium glycerophosphate for the deacidification of the skin and treatment of dermatological conditions, including body odor and dermatological discomfort, are provided. Body odors, such as odor associated with axillary, foot, facial, scalp, and anal-genital regions, may be treated by the application of calcium glycerophosphate to the affected area or to the materials in contact with the affected area. Dermatological discomfort, such as dermatological discomfort associated with acidic body fluids or with the application of cosmetics or therapeutic formulations, may also be treated by the application of calcium glycerophosphate. The calcium glycerophosphate may be used alone in powdered form, or in a liquid, solid or semi-solid vehicle, with or without the addition of other active ingredients and/or excipients.

Abstract: Disclosed are anhydrous antiperspirant gel-solid sticks which comprise from about 0.5% to about 60% by weight of antiperspirant active; from about 1% to about 15% by weight of a gellant; from about 1% to about 50% by weight of nonpolar volatile hydrocarbon solvent having a solubility parameter of less than 8 (cal/cm.sup.3).sup.0.5, a vapor pressure of from about 0.0 1 mmHg to about 6 mmHg, and an average boiling point of less than about 250.degree. C.; and from about 0.01% to about 10% by weight of a polar, water-miscible solvent having a solubility parameter of from 12.5 (cal/cm.sup.3).sup.0.5 to about 25 (cal/cm.sup.3).sup.0.5 ; wherein the composition has a visible residue index of from about 11 to about 30 L-value, a product hardness of from about 500 gram.cndot.force to about 5,000 gram.cndot.force, and a ratio of an elastic to viscous moduli of from about 0.1 to about 100.

Abstract: An aerosol antiperspirant composition for topical application to the human skin, comprising an antiperspirant active and a propellant, characterised in that the propellant comprises pentane.

Abstract: Disclosed are antiperspirant compositions which comprise (a) from about 3% to about 40% by weight of a coupling agent comprising a combination of hexylene glycol and a hydrocarbon oil wherein the weight ratio of hexylene glycol to hydrocarbon oil is from about 1:2 to about 1:20; from about 0.5% to about 60% by weight of an antiperspirant active; from about 1% to about 15% by weight of a gellant selected from the group consisting of fatty acids, fatty acid esters, fatty acid amides, n-acyl amino acid derivatives, and mixtures thereof; and from about 10% to about 80% by weight of a volatile liquid carrier. The use of a combination of hexylene glycol and a hydrocarbon oil provides for improved coupling benefits at lower coupler concentrations, and allows for the formulation of an antiperspirant composition with good antiperspirant and aesthetic performance.

Abstract: This invention provides a deodorant-antiperspirant composition in a dispensing container pressurized with an aerosol propellant. The primary ingredients of a typical product are particulate sodium bicarbonate, particulate antiperspirant astringent salt, volatile silicone oil, carboxylate ester emollient, and a suspending agent such as hydrophobic hectorite clay. An invention aerosol deodorant-antiperspirant product has a stable particulate sodium bicarbonate and astringent salt suspension phase. The odor and wetness reduction properties of the product during underarm application are enhanced by the micronized form of the astringent salt ingredient, and by the controlled ratio of volatile oil to emollient in the product.

Abstract: An antiperspirant stick composition suitable for topical application to human skin, comprising:i. an effective amount of an antiperspirant astringent;ii. a volatile silicone;iii. a structurant; andiv. a cross-linked or partially cross-linked non-emulsifying siloxane elastomer.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses a method of controlling environmental odors on the body comprising the application to the skin of a composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin; from about 0.1% to about 36%, by weight of the composition, of an oil phase selected from the group consisting of emollients, moisturizers, and skin protectants; one or more surfactants; from about 0.004% to about 2%, by weight of the composition, of a hydrophilic, volatile perfume composition; and an aqueous carrier. The compositions can be applied directly as a spray, poured from a bottle and applied by hand, or applied via a wipe.

Abstract: A substantially anhydrous underarm cream composition suitable for topical application to the human skin, comprising an antiperspirant and/or deodorant agent, a carrier, a silica structurant and an alkyl methicone wax having the general formula:(CH.sub.3).sub.3 Si--?O--Si(R)(CH.sub.3)!.sub.x --O--Si(CH.sub.3).sub.3wherein R is a branched or unbranched alkyl group containing from 12 to 26 carbon atoms, the ratio of branched to unbranched alkyl groups is approximately from 1:5 to 1:2 and x ranges from 30 to 150.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses a method of controlling environmental malodors on the body comprising the application to the skin of a composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin; from about 0.1% to about 36%, by weight of the composition, of an oil phase selected from the group consisting of emollients, moisturizers, and skin protectants; one or more surfactants each having a hydrophilic/lipophilic balance of about 8 to 18 and wherein each surfactant, when combined with an aqueous cyclodextrin solution, provides no less than 25% of odor capture as an aqueous cyclodextrin solution; and an aqueous carrier. The compositions can be applied directly as a spray, poured from a bottle and applied by hand, or applied via a wipe.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a clear antiperspirant or deodorant gel composition which exhibits reduced staining while retaining excellent aethetic attributes and efficacy. The gel composition is a water-in-oil emulsion having a viscosity of about 50,000 to 250,000 cP, preferably about 100,000 to 200,000 cP. The water phase comprises about 75 to 90% of the composition and contains a deodorant or antiperspirant effective amount (e.g. about 3 to 25%) of an antiperspirant active dissolved therein. The oil phase comprises about 10 to 25% of the composition and contains a silicone oil and a polyether substituted silicone emulsifying agent. The silicone oil comprises a mixture of a non-volatile silicone, preferably a non-volatile linear silicone, and a volatile linear silicone. It has been found that reducing the amount of non-volatile silicone in the known gel composition to a relatively low level (e.g. below about 5%) and adding an amount of volatile linear silicone to the composition (e.g.

Abstract: A underarm treatment composition is provided including a deodorant and/or antiperspirant active, a crosslinked non-emulsifying siloxane elastomer and a volatile siloxane. The compositions were found not to undergo syneresis. They also have improved efficacy, faster absorption, anti-whitening and other properties.

Abstract: An invention is disclosed which comprises gelling agents which (1) contain both siloxane groups and hydrogen-bonding groups to thicken compositions containing silicone fluids (volatile and/or non-volatile silicone fluids); (2) are non-flowable solids at room temperature; and (3) dissolve in a fluid which contains silicone at a temperature of 25-250 degrees C to form a translucent or clear solution at a temperature in this range. Cosmetic compositions may be made by adding at least one active ingredient such as an antiperspirant.

Abstract: A cosmetic stick deodorant composition comprising: a. from about 0.5% to about 10.0% of the cosmetic stick deodorant composition of an astringent metal salt active; b. a stable, anhydrous base component comprising: i. from about 5% to about 40% of the cosmetic stick deodorant composition of a solidifying agent selected from the group consisting of the high melting point waxes; and low melting point wax fatty alcohols, fatty acid esters and fatty acid amides, having fatty chains of from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof; ii. from about 20% to about 70% of the cosmetic stick deodorant composition of a volatile emollients; iii. from about 10% to about 50% of the cosmetic stick deodorant composition of non-volatile emollients; and c. from about 0.05% to about 10% of the cosmetic stick deodorant composition of a solubilizing agent having a hydrophile-lipophile balance (HLB) value of greater than about 10.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous odor-absorbing composition which is safe for use on human skin comprising from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin; from about 0.5% to about 30%, by weight of the composition, of a linear dimethicone having a nominal viscosity of 350 centistokes or less; from about 0.01% to about 1%, by weight of the composition, of low molecular weight polyols; and an aqueous carrier.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cosmetic composition (solid or liquid, for example, including sticks and gels) containing an antiperspirant active aluminum-containing material, such as aluminum chlorohydrate, in a solvent therefor, and also containing poly(ethenylformamide) as a thickening agent of the composition. This composition can be an antiperspirant composition, where it contains an antiperspirant effective amount of the antiperspirant active aluminum-containing material, and can be applied to axillary regions of a human to reduce perspiration therefrom. Ammonium acetate can also be incorporated in the composition, to firm up the composition. The composition can be in the form of a gel, dispensed by extruding the gel through pores or slots in the top of a dispensing container. The composition can be clear and transparent, without the need of refractive index matching to achieve clarity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous, odor absorbing composition, which is safe for use on human skin comprising from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin; from about 0.5% to about 30%, by weight of the composition, of a linear dimethicone having a nominal viscosity of about 350 centistokes or less; and an aqueous carrier. The odor absorbing compositions of the present invention may also contain an effective amount of solubilized, water-soluble, antimicrobial preservative having a water-solubility of greater than about 0.3%.The present invention also relates to methods of using the compositions of the present invention to reduce body odor and/or vaginal odor. The composition can be applied directly as a spray, poured from a bottle and applied by hand, or applied via a wipe.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of reducing body and/or vaginal odor comprising the application to skin of an odor absorbing composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin; from about 0.004% to about 2%, by weight of the composition, of a perfume composition; and an aqueous carrier wherein the perfume composition is safe for use on skin. The odor absorbing compositions of the present invention may also contain an effective amount of solubilized, water-soluble, antimicrobials and/or linear dimethicone having a nominal viscosity of 350 centistokes or less.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an odor-absorbing pre-formed wipe composition which is safe for use on human skin comprising from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin; from about 0.01% to about 1%, by weight of the composition, of low molecular weight polyols; and an aqueous carrier, wherein the composition is deposited on a wipe which comprises a flexible dispensing means.The present invention also relates to methods of using the compositions of the present invention to reduce body odor and/or vaginal odor.

Abstract: Disclosed are anhydrous antiperspirant cream compositions that are substantially free of polymeric or inorganic thickening, and have improved product stability and spreading performance. These compositions have a rheology profile characterized by select product hardness (from about 75 gram force to about 500 gram force), delta stress (from about 300 dyne/cm.sup.2 to about 8,000 dyne/cm.sup.2) and static yield stress (at least about 1,000 dyne/cm.sup.2) values. The new rheology profile is preferably applied to antiperspirant cream compositions comprising from about 0.1% to about 20% by weight of a crystalline gellant, from about 10% to about 80% by weight of an anhydrous liquid carrier for the crystalline gellant having a solubility parameter of from about 3 to about 13 and, from about 5% to about 35% by weight of a particulate antiperspirant active.

Abstract: Disclosed are anhydrous antiperspirant cream compositions that are substantially free of polymeric or inorganic thickening, and have improved product stability and spreading performance. These compositions have a rheology profile characterized by select product hardness (from about 75 gram force to about 500 gram force), delta stress (from about 300 dyne/cm.sup.2 to about 8,000 dyne/cm.sup.2) and static yield stress (at least about 1,000 dyne/cm.sup.2) values. The new rheology profile is preferably applied to antiperspirant cream compositions comprising from about 0.1% to about 20% by weight of a crystalline gellant, from about 10% to about 80% by weight of an anhydrous liquid carrier for the crystalline gellant having a solubility parameter of from about 3 to about 13 and, from about 5% to about 35% by weight of a particulate antiperspirant active.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to antiperspirant compositions comprising an antiperspirant compound, like an astringent salt; a cyclomethicone, a silicone polymer wax derived from beeswax and a fatty alcohol. The antiperspirant compositions are viscous compositions that are highly stable and essentially non-whitening and non-staining to skin and clothing after topical application. These desirable properties are attained by the inclusion of the specific silicone compound derived from beeswax.

Abstract: A propellant driven deodorant composition for topical application to the human skin, comprising a deodorant active material comprising a cosmetically acceptable. polyhexamethylene biguanide salt, a cosmetically suitable vehicle comprising a short chain monohydric alcohol, and a non polar propellant composition having a Hildebrand Solubility Parameter of less than 14.5 MPa.sup.1/2, characterized in that the composition additionally comprises an effective amount of water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a powder, odor and moisture absorbing composition, which is safe for use on human skin comprising from about 0.1% to about 25%, by weight of the composition, of uncomplexed cyclodextrin; from about 5% to about 60%, by weight of the composition, of a highly effective moisture absorber; and a powder carrier. The compositions of the present invention may also contain an additional odor controlling agent selected from the group consisting of zeolites, activated charcoal, sodium bicarbonate, antimicrobial agents, and antiperspirants.The present invention also relates to methods of using the compositions of the present invention to reduce body odor and excess moisture on occluded skin sites.

Abstract: Disclosed are antiperspirant cream compositions which have a penetration force value of from about 20 gram-force to about 500 gram-force, and comprise (a) from about 20% to about 80% by weight of a volatile silicone material; (b) from about 5% to about 35% of a particulate antiperspirant active; and (c) from about 0.1% to about 8% by weight of a gellant material selected from the group consisting of fatty alcohols having from about 20 to about 60 carbon atoms, and combinations thereof. The compositions preferably further comprise a residue masking material.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses methods of controlling environmental malodors on human skin comprising the application to the skin of a composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin; and an aqueous carrier. The compositions can also comprise one or more of the following optional components: a linear dimethicone having a nominal viscosity of about 350 ecentistokes or less; low molecular weight polyols; water-soluble antimicrobial preservatives; zinc salts; water-soluble polymers; soluble carbonate and/or bicarbonate salts; chelating agents; zeolites; activated carbon; and mixtures thereof. The compositions can be applied directly as a spray, poured from a bottle and applied by hand, or applied via a wipe.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an odor absorbing composition, which is safe for use on human skin comprising from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin; from about 0.1% to about 36%, by weight of the composition, of an oil phase selected from the group consisting of emollients, moisturizers, and skin protectants; an emulsifier; and an aqueous carrier. The odor absorbing compositions of the present invention may also contain an effective amount of hydrophobic antimicrobials.The present invention also relates to methods of using the compositions of the present invention to reduce body odor and/or vaginal odor. The composition can be applied directly as a spray, poured from a bottle and applied by hand, or applied via a wipe.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses a method of controlling malodors on human skin comprising the application to the human skin of a composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin; from about 0.1% to about 36%, by weight of the composition, of an oil phase selected from the group consisting of emollients, moisturizers, and skin protectants; an emulsifier; and an aqueous carrier. The compositions may also optionally comprise one or more of the following: hydrophobic antimicrobials; water-soluble antimicrobial preservatives; low molecular weight polyols; zinc salts; water-soluble polymers; soluble carbonate and/or bicarbonate salts; chelating agents; zeolites; activated carbon; and mixtures thereof. The compositions can be applied directly as a spray, poured from a bottle and applied by hand, or applied via a wipe.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a perfumed aqueous, odor absorbing composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin; from about 0.5% to about 30%, by weight of the composition, of a linear dimethicone having a nominal viscosity of 350 centistokes or less; from about 0.004% to about 2%, by weight of the composition, of a perfume composition; and an aqueous carrier; wherein the perfume composition is safe for use on skin. The odor absorbing compositions of the present invention may also contain an effective amount of solubilized, water-soluble, antimicrobial.