Abstract: A powdered body deodorant composition containing officinal alum, acacia gum, an inert powder and zinc oxide, and intended to be applied twice daily for four days. Said composition reduces excess sweating and prevents foot odour for several years or even permanently.

Abstract: This invention provides an improved antiperspirant-deodorant cosmetic stick product. An essential aspect of the cosmetic stick product is a content of particulate antiperspirant and alkali metal bicarbonate ingredients, at least one of which has ingredient particle surfaces coated with a hydrophilic organic polymer.

Abstract: The present invention provides deodorant compositions for controlling malodor from perspiration comprising a safe an effective amount of a 1,3-diketone compound having the general formula: ##STR1## wherein each W is independently selected from the group consisting of O, S and (CH.sub.2).sub.n, wherein n=1-3; and each X is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl having from about 1 to about 5 carbon atoms, or two X moieties are covalently bonded to form a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, heteroalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl ring having from about 3 to about 12 atoms including from 0 to about 3 heteroatoms in the ring; and a topical carrier; whereby the composition is suitable for topical application to the skin or to articles of clothing worn in the vicinity of the skin.

Abstract: An antiperspirant gel stick composition incorporating a gelling agent, including a 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 a secondary gellant selected from the group consisting of n-acyl amino acid amide derivatives. The antiperspirant gel stick compositions further incorporate a liquid base material including a non-polar, volatile oil and a relatively polar, non-volatile co-solvent. The combination of the gelling agent and the co-solvent permit the utilization of relatively high levels of a non-polar volatile oils which provide a dry feel.

Abstract: This invention provides a powder composition which is composed of particles consisting of a hydrophilic polymer coating having an encapsulated core matrix content of at least two microcrystallites of water-soluble inorganic compound such as sodium bicarbonate. In one embodiment a present invention powder composition has a content of hydrophilic polymer-coated bicarbonate microcrystallites, and a cosmetically safe anti-caking agent such as talc, and has utility as a baby powder product.

Abstract: Disclosed are liquid deodorant compositions characterized by the presence of water and zinc phenolsulfonate at a weight ratio of at least about 1:3, most preferably about 3:1; most preferably 3:1; low levels of irritation causing polyhydric alcohols; relatively low monohydric alcohol levels; and the presence of nonionic emulsifiers. Also disclosed is a method for treating or preventing human malodor.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a clear deodorant stick composition comprising:1-20% soap,0.01-10% of an antibacterial agent,10-40% water,40-90% polyhydric alcohol,1-10% Pentadoxynol 2001-20% of a clarity enhancing solubilizer which is a mixture (a) and (b) wherein:(a) is an alkanolamide of the formula: ##STR1## Wherein RCO is a fatty acid radical, X is CHR.sub.1 CH.sub.2 OH wherein R.sub.1 is H or lower alkyl; and Y is H, alkyl, alkanol, or CHR.sub.1 CH.sub.2 OH, and(b) is an alkoxylated alcohol of the formula:R.sub.2 (OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2)OHwherein R.sub.2 is H, C.sub.4-22 straight or branched chain saturated or unsaturated alkyl, a phenyl ring substituted or unsubstituted with a C.sub.4-22 straight or branched chain saturated or unsaturated alkyl, or ##STR2## wherein R.sub.3 is a C4-22 saturated or unsaturated alkyl.

Abstract: The invention provides stable, substantially anhydrous, transparent, gelled, antiperspirant sticks which are substantially free of lower monohydroxy alcohols, contain dibenzylmonsorbitol acetal as a gelling agent and are stabilized by the presence of a weakly basic, organic, nitrogen containing, stabilizing compound soluble in the composition employed to produce the stick.

Abstract: An antiperspirant composition containing an astringent compound, a volatile carrier, and a suspending agent for the astringent compound. The improvement relates to incorporating into the composition as the suspending agent a hydrophobic macroporous highly crosslinked polymer. The hydrophobic macroporous polymer is free of "in situ" entrapped active ingredients. The preferred antiperspirant product is a roll-on formulation.

Abstract: This invention provides an improved process for producing an antiperspirant-deodorant cosmetic stick product. An essential aspect of the process improvement is a phased order of ingredient addition and blending of formulation ingredients under controlled temperature conditions. A bicarbonate salt deodorant is added as the last ingredient during the processing, in order to minimize degradation of the bicarbonate salt under the elevated temperature conditions of the ingredient blending operation.

Abstract: Antiperspirant compositions in the form of gel sticks, which provide the user with excellent antiperspirant efficacy while exhibiting good stability, are disclosed. Specifically, the compositions have an acidic pH and include an antiperspirant active, a gelling agent which comprises dibenzylidene alditols, a solvent for the gelling agent, and a gelling agent stabilizer which is a basic metallic salt of an acid having a pKa of from about 3.8 to about 6.5 at 25.degree. C, said salts being at least partially soluble in the composition, and said stabilizer being a salt selected from the group consisting of C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 alkyl dicarboxylates, C.sub.6 -C.sub.8 alkyl monocarboxylates, and substituted and unsubstituted benzoates, and mixtures thereof, wherein said gelling agent stabilizer does not contain amino or amido functionalities. Methods of preventing and controlling perspiration wetness using these compositions and of making the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Fatty alkoxylate esters which are diesters or triesters of an aliphatic or aromatic dicarboxylic or tricarboxylic acid formed by reacting the acid with a stoichiometric excess of one or more polyalkoxylated fatty alcohols. Compositions for topical application are also disclosed including one or more active ingredients, water and an emollient agent of the fatty alkoxylate esters of the present invention.

Abstract: This invention relates to an antiperspirant stick which provides the user with excellent antiperspirant/deodorant efficacy, reduced residue and high temperature stability, which comprises: (a) from about 10 to 70 percent by weight of a volatile silicone oil; (b) from about 1.5 to 30 percent by weight of a water-insoluble liquid emollient, characterized in that the weight ratio of volatile silicone oil to water-insoluble liquid emollient is greater than about 2.5:1.0; (c) from about 12 to 20 percent by weight of a low melting point wax; (d) from about 1.0 to 15 percent by weight of a coupling agent; (e) from about 0.50 to 3.0 percent by weight of a surface active agent; (f) from about 18 to 30 percent by weight of an antiperspirant active material; and (g) from about 0.05 to 30 percent by weight of a deodorant active material.

Abstract: Disclosed are liquid antiperspirant compositions useful for both roll-on and aerosol antiperspirant applications. The compositions have reduced incidence of in-use skin irritation. The compositions comprise from about 10% to about 70%, by weight, of an antiperspirant active material, from about 1% to about 15%, by weight, of a suspension agent, from about 25% to about 75%, by weight, of a non-volatile silicone fluid component, and no more than about 15%, by weight, of volatile silicone fluid. In aerosol embodiments, the compositions can comprise the above composition as a concentrate in combination with an aerosol propellant.

Abstract: Deodorant gel stick compositions, which are essentially free of water, comprising a heavy metal salt of 1-hydroxy pyridinethione as the deodorant active, a gelling agent, and a solvent system (preferably a polar solvent) are disclosed. These compositions have minimized component interactions, active component stability, and are excellent in the prevention of body malodors. Preferred compositions utilize zinc pyrithione as the deodorant active, and contain less than about 1% water. Other standard deodorant components may be included in compositions for cosmetic purposes.

Abstract: A clear gel stick composition is provided from a formula comprising an antiperspirant metal salt, a mono- or di-carboxylic acid or salt of such acid as a complexing agent and a hardening agent selected from the group consisting of lower alkanol amines, diamines and amides.

Abstract: This invention relates to cosmetic stick antiperspirants which provide the user with smooth application, excellent antiperspirant efficacy plus deodorization, reduced residue when the composition is first applied to the skin after dry down, high temperature stability, and excellent cosmetics and aesthetics.

Abstract: A solid antiperspirant product, such as a stick, suitable for topical application to the skin comprises an antiperspirant agent in the form of fine particles dispersed in a solid matrix. The matrix comprises anhydrous ethanol, anhydrous isopropanol or a mixture thereof, an hydrophobically-treated clay as a suspending agent, a gelling agent and other antiperspirant adjuncts as required. The weight ratio of the suspending agent to the anhydrous alcohol is from 1:3 to 1:15 to achieve maximum efficacy as measured by sweat weight reduction following topical application of the product to perspiring skin.

Abstract: This invention relates to an underarm formulation containing volatile and/or non-volatile alkylmethylsiloxanes. Incorporation of such agents results in formulations which have beneficial effects such as decreased whitening, less crumbling, better compatibility, controlled vapor pressure and better aesthetics. In addition, use of these materials often results in processing advantages over the prior art.

Abstract: A transparent cosmetic composition in stick form comprising:(a) from 20 to 70% by weight of glycerol(b) from 3 to 20% by weight of a fatty acid soap(c) from 0 to 20% by weight of water(d) from 15 to 65% by weight of an alcohol other than glycerol.

Abstract: Anhydrous and water-in-oil antiperspirant formulations are disclosed comprising effective suspending amounts of a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently selected from the group consisting essentially of H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.40 linear or branched, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkylene, alkaryl, aryl or R.sub.3 -O-R.sub.4 groups, with R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 being independently selected from the group consisting essentially of C.sub.1 -C.sub.22 linear or branched, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkylene, alkaryl and aryl groups;y is an integer of a value satisfying the valency of M; andM is a cation, preferably selected from the groups comprising H.sup.+, Na.sup.+, K.sup.+, Ba.sup.++, Ca.sup.++, Mg.sup.++, Al.sup.+++, Ti.sup.+++, Zn .sup.++, NH.sub.4.sup.+, R.sub.5 R.sub.6 R.sub.7 N.sup.+ H wherein R.sub.5, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are the same or different and are selected from the groups comprised of H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: An antiperspirant/deodorant composition containing a cosmetically effective amount of microcapsules which encapsulate a composition comprised of fragrance and an ester.

Abstract: Suspensoid antiperspirant stick compositions, which provide the user with excellent antiperspirant efficacy, reduced residue upon application to the skin, reduced residue on the skin after dry-down, and excellent cosmetics and aesthetics, are disclosed. These compositions are substantially free of water and comprise a volatile silicone material, a particulate antiperspirant active, a low melting point wax, and a non-volatile paraffinic hydrocarbon fluid selected from mineral oils and branched chain C.sub.16 -C.sub.68 hydrocarbons. The method of preventing and controlling perspiration wetness using these compositions is also disclosed.

Abstract: An antimicrobial water soluble substrate is formed by combining a silane, generically a quaternary ammonium salt form of a silane, with a water soluble powder selected from the group consisting of antiperspirant salts, starches, clays, and sugars. When the substrate is dissolved in water, the silane is released for redeposition.

Abstract: A spherical clay mineral powder or spherical composite powder comprising water-swellable clay mineral with specific surface are of 100 m.sup.2 /g or more is provided, and the composite powder can contain an organic, inorganic or metal powder, an organic substance soluble in an organic solvent or a water-soluble substance, and these spherical powders can be formulated effectively in, for example, cosmetics.

Abstract: A water in oil microemulsion comprising the following essential constituents:a) cetyl dimethicone copolyol,b) water,c) silicone,d) alcohol, ande) about 5-40% by weight of one or more salts.The inventive compositions are useful in personal care products including moisturizing and antiperspirant compositions.

Abstract: Antiperspirant compositions comprising a particulate antiperspirant material, a bulking/suspending agent, a volatile silicone and a non-volatile emollient.

Abstract: A malodor-reducing composition is provided for application to a human body. The composition includes an unscented malodor counteractant deoperfume mixture encapsulated within a semi-permeable wall material, a non-encapsulated fragrant perfume mixture imparting a distinct fragrance character, and a cosmetically acceptable vehicle.

Abstract: A method of bleaching hair comprising:(a) providing a bleach packet comprising a predetermined effective amount of bleach composition to bleach a person's hair, enclosed in a water soluble enclosure;(b) providing an activator solution comprising water and an effective amount of activator to activate the bleach;(c) contacting the bleach packet with the activator solution, to thereby dissolve the water soluble enclosure and activate the bleach to form a bleach solution;(d) applying the bleach solution to the hair to thereby bleach the hair.The preferred water soluble enclosure is a water soluble polymeric material comprising polyvinyl alcohol and compositions similar thereto.It has also been found that damage to hair attending the coloring or bleaching process may be prevented or retarded by treating said hair with a solution of the water soluble polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aerosol deodorant composition which includes an aerosol propellant, a volatile low-viscosity fluid, an oil absorbent particulate material, a silicone polymer and a deodorancy agent, such as at least one of a fragrance and a bactericide. The addition of the oil absorbent particulate material prevents dusting of liquid particles, and the addition of the silicone polymer prevents dusting by the oil absorbent particulate material. Also disclosed is an aerosol deodorant package including the aerosol deodorant composition and an aerosol delivery system having a valve which has orifices for passing the aerosol deodorant composition out of the package, the orifices having diameters such that the average delivery rate of the aerosol deodorant composition from the package is at most 0.44 gm/sec.

Abstract: Antipersipirant cream compositions, comprising:(a) from about 5% to about 60% of a volatile silicone oil(b) from about 5% to about 60% of a non-volatile emollient having a viscosity of at least about 2 cs at 25.degree. C.;(c) from about 2% to about 10% of a particulate thickening material; and(d) from about 15% to about 45% of a particulate antiperspirant active material;wherein the compositions have penetration force values of from about 250 grams to about 800 grams. These compositions preferably contain a cosmetic powder material, at a level of from about 0.5% to about 20%. This invention also provides methods for making these compositions.

Abstract: Antiperspirant cream compositions, which exhibit reduced residue on the skin and excellent cosmetics and aesthetics, as well as good composition stability over time, are claimed. These compositions, which may be formulated to have relatively high viscosities, include a volatile silicone material, a particulate antiperspirant active, a clay thickening agent, an activator for the clay thickening agent, and a non-volatile paraffinic hydrocarbon fluid, such as mineral oil or branched chain C.sub.16 -C.sub.68 hydrocarbons. A method of treating or preventing perspiration in humans using these compositions is also claimed.

Abstract: Suspensoid antiperspirant stick compositions, which provide the user with excellent antiperspirant efficacy, reduced residue upon application to the skin, reduced residue on the stick after dry-down, and excellent cosmetics and aesthetics, are disclosed. These compositions are substantially free of water and comprise a volatile silicone material, a particulate antiperspirant active, a low melting point wax, and a non-volatile paraffinic hydrocarbon fluid selected from mineral oils and branched chain C.sub.16 -C.sub.68 hydrocarbons. The method of preventing and controlling perspiration wetness using these compositions is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions for transparent or translucent antiperspirants comprising a polyol, the reaction product of an antiperspirant salt and a silane and an optional gelling agent, but no or substantially no water. When gelled, the composition is suitable for use as a stick antiperspirant. The invention also relates to the process by which compositions of the invention are prepared.

Abstract: Cosmetic stick compositions comprising one or more liquid base materials, one or more solidfying agents for the liquid base materials, and from about 2% to about 30% (by total composition volume) of chemically inert particulates of at least 10 microns in diameter and having a density less than about 0.60 g/ml. The liquid base materials are typically present at a level of from about 10% to about 90% (by total composition weight), and the solidifying agent is typically present at a level of from about 3% to about 70% (by total composition weight). These cosmetic sticks may be of a gel stick type or a wax stick type, depending upon the particular liquid base materials and solidifying agents used. Preferred cosmetic sticks contain a safe and effective amount of an active material having, for example, antiperspirant or deodorant activity.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for the treatment of the hair and skin comprises at least 5 weight percent of pulverized particles of at least one plant. The particles have a granulometry lower than 125 microns. The compositions also includes a cohesion agent in an amount to maintain the homogeneity of the composition.

Abstract: An antimicrobial water soluble substrate is formed by combining a silane, generically a quaternary ammonium salt form of a silane, with a water soluble powder selected from the group consisting of antiperspirant salts, starches, clays, and sugars. When the substrate is dissolved in water, the silane is released for redeposition.

Abstract: Disclosed are wax based cosmetic stick compositions comprising: from about 10% to about 50% of a wax type solidifying agent; and from about 5% to about 90% of a polyalphaolefin. These compositions preferably comprise from about 1.0% to about 40% of an active component, such as a sunscreen agent, analgesic, moisturizing and antiperspirant or a deodorant active.

Abstract: Polar solvent-free antiperspirant compositions comprising particulate cellulose ether polymers, preferably hydroxyethyl-cellulose. These antiperspirant compositions produce less stinging and burning than compositions not containing particulate cellulose ether polymers when applied to underarm skin following shaving.

Abstract: Antiperspirant cream compositions, comprising:(a) from about 5% to about 60% of a volatile silicone oil(b) from about 0.1% to about 60% of a non-volatile emollient having a viscosity of at least about 10 cs at 25.degree. C.;(c) from about 2% to about 10% of a particulate thickening material; and(d) from about 15% to about 45% of a particulate antiperspirant active material; and(e) from about 0.1% to about 10% of a particulate cellulose ether polymer,wherein the compositions have penetration force values of from about 150 grams to about 800 grams at 25.degree. C. and at 50% relative humidity. These compositions preferably contain a cosmetic powder material, at a level of from about 2% to about 20%. This invention also provides methods for making these compositions.

Abstract: Antiperspirant cream compositions, comprising:(a) from about 5% to about 60% of a volatile silicone oil;(b) from about 5% to about 60% of a non-volatile liquid C.sub.12 -C.sub.25 saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon emollient;(c) from about 2% to about 10% of a particulate thickening material; and(d) from about 15% to about 45% of a particulate antiperspirant active material,wherein the compositions have penetration force values of from about 150 grams to about 800 grams at 25.degree. C. and at 50% relative humidity. These compositions preferably contain a cosmetic powder material, at a level of from about 0.5% to about 20%. This invention also provides methods for making these compositions.

Abstract: An underarm deodorant suspensoid stick that is essentially free from any tendency to cause iritation is obtained by suspending in a gelled water-insoluble organic liquid powdered sodium bicarbonate having a particle size in the range of esentially 100% less than 44 micron and at least about 25% greater than 1 micron.

Abstract: Antiperspirant stick compositions comprising:(a) from about 35% to about 60% of a volatile silicone oil;(b) from about 1% to about 5% of a non-volatile emollient;(c) from about 2.5% to about 4% of a high melting point wax;(d) from about 10% to about 15% of a low melting point wax;(e) from about 0.2% to about 1.5% of a colloidal silica material;(f) from about 0.5% to about 4% of an inert spherical particulate material which is comprised of essentially spherical particles having a mean diameter of at least about 10 microns;(g) from about 2% to about 9% of a talcum material; and(h) from about 20% to about 33% of a particulate antiperspirant material;wherein the total level of talcum material and antiperspirant material is from about 25% to about 35%.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions in the form of solid sticks, especially deodorant sticks and antiperspirant sticks. The cosmetic stick compositions of the present invention comprise the essential components: (a) water-soluble active; (b) dimethicone copolyol; (c) volatile silicone oil; (d) propylene glycol; (e) C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 monohydric alcohol; (f) water; (g) solidifying agent; and (h) coupling agent. These compositions have excellent efficacy and cosmetic aesthetics.The present invention also relates to methods for treating or preventing malodor associated with human perspiration, especially underarm odor. The present invention further relates to methods for manufacturing cosmetic stick compositions of the present invention.

Abstract: A personal antiperspirant product contains a moisture-absorbent polymer instead of or in addition to the usual metal salt. The product is applied to the skin in a finely divided form to give a dry, non-sticky deposit for absorbing skin moisture such as perspiration. The polymer is capable of absorbing an amount of moisture at least equal to its own weight after depositing the product onto the skin.

Abstract: Antiperspirant formulations are provided in which water-immiscible adjuvants are encapsulated in thick-walled, hollow, substantially spherical particles of antiperspirant active, which is preferably a water-soluble compound or complex of a polyvalent metal or metals. The thick-walled particles resist rupture during normal handling and application of the antiperspirant formulation and provide slow release of the encapsulated adjuvant when the antiperspirant shell dissolves in perspiration. The adjuvant may be a fragrance, an antibacterial, antimicrobial or antifungal agent, a deodorant, or other dermatological preparation. The encapsulation is accomplished by emulsifying the adjuvant in an aqueous solution of the antiperspirant active, and spray drying the material in such a manner as to produce thick-walled, spherical particles with the liquid adjuvant in the hollow centers.

Abstract: Disclosed are deodorant gel stick compositions comprising from about 0.1 to about 10.0% of a deodorant active, from about 7% to about 35% of intermediate polarity emollients, from about 2% to about 8% of a benzylidene sorbitol, from about 7% to about 75% of a polar solvent, and from about 5% to about 40% of a coupling agent. These deodorant gel sticks provide very stable deodorant compositions with good efficacy as well as excellent cosmetics which are further characterized by their ease of manufacture.

Abstract: Antiperspirant aerosol compositions comprising from about 1% to about 40% of a particulate antiperspirant material, from about 0.005% to about 6.0% of a functionalized siloxane and from about 60% to about 95% of an aerosol propellant. Preferably the functionalized siloxane is an amino-functional silicone. Also preferably, the compositions also contain a silicon gum material and a volatile silicone oil.

Abstract: Disclosed are antiperspirant gel stick compositions substantially free of unbound water comprising from about 5 to about 50% of a solubilized antiperspirant active, from about 7% to about 35% of intermediate polarity emollients, from about 1% to about 5% of a benzylidene sorbitol, from about 15% to about 75% of a polar solvent, from about 1% to about 20% of a coupling agent and from about 0.5% to about 10% of a bufferieng agent. These antiperspirant gel sticks provide very stable antiperspirant compositions with good efficacy as well as excellent cosmetic anesthetics which are further characterized by their ease of manufacture. Also disclosed is a method for the manufacture of these gel sticks as well as a method for treating or preventing perspiraton and malodor associated with human underarm perspiration.

Abstract: Antiperspirant compositions in gel form are provided which include an antiperspirant-active salt, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 polyhydric alcohol, dibenzyl monosorbitol acetal, and a borate salt, especially anhydrous borax. The borate salt serves as a stabilizer for the gelled stick.