Abstract: Disclosed are antiperspirant compositions, particularly clear gel antiperspirant compositions, that are water-in-silicone oil emulsions. The emulsion includes a water phase, typically comprising about 65% to about 95% by weight of the emulsion, and a silicone oil phase, typically comprising about 5% to about 35% by weight of the emulsion. The water phase includes an antiperspirant salt dissolved therein, typically in an amount of about 8% to about 30% by weight of the emulsion, the antiperspirant salt comprising a calcium enhanced aluminum-zirconium chlorohydrate. The silicone oil phase contains less than about 5% by weight of the emulsion of a non-volatile oil and includes about 2% to about 25% by weight of the emulsion of a volatile linear silicone.

Abstract: Disclosed are basic aluminum halides having enhanced antiperspirant efficacy; methods of making such materials and antiperspirant compositions containing such basic aluminum halides, and optionally an amino acid, salts of amino acids, antimicrobial agents, or an organic solvent having at least two carbon atoms and at least one hydroxy group and mixture thereof and methods of making such mixtures. Basic aluminum halides having enhanced antiperspirant efficacy are produced by reacting (a) aluminum powder; (b) an aluminum halide; and (c) water at a temperature greater than about 85° C. This reaction is maintained until reaction products having an Al:halide ratio of about 1.2:1 to 1.5:1 and preferably 1.3 to 1.4:1; and a solution solids concentration of about 30-40 weight percent on an anhydrous basis are obtained.

Abstract: The present invention relates to enhanced efficacy antiperspirant salts containing strontium and an amino acid or a hydroxy acid and particularly to stabilized aqueous solutions of such salts. The present invention also embraces methods of making these antiperspirant salts and solutions and compositions containing same.

Abstract: Deodorants and antiperspirants comprising aluminum chlorohydrates according to the formula I Al2(OH)nClz??(I) where n is a number between 4.5 and 5.1 and z is a number between 1.5 and 0.9 and n+z is always 6, with an iron content of less than 20 ppm, preferably less than 10 ppm, based on the dry substance.

Abstract: A water-free antiperspirant composition is presented which comprises a) at least two particulate polysaccharides and/or polysaccharide derivatives, b) at least one astringent antiperspirant agent and c) at least one lipid component with a melting point of 30 to 150° C. in a liquid carrier material.

Abstract: Antiperspirant compositions and corresponding methods of use comprising a particulate antiperspirant active having a metal to chloride molar ratio of less than or equal to about 1.3, a volatile solvent, a low surface tension non-volatile solvent, and a suspending agent provide reduced skin irritation and superior antiperspirant efficacy.

Abstract: Antiperspirant actives that produce practically no visible white residue, even against a black background is provided by the reduction of the particle size, using a refractive index modifier, to a point where the antiperspirant active on application provides no discernible whiteness. When formulated into an antiperspirant stick, the antiperspirant actives produce an improved combination of functional properties, including excellent antiperspirancy, smooth skin feel, nontacky, quick drying and leave no visible residue. The exceptionally high surface area of the antiperspirant active results in rapid and efficient delivery of the active to the sweat glands and possible absorption. The absence or reduced quantity of suspending and flow enhancing agents, of gellant and surfactant, is believed to improve the antiperspirant active's ability to physically reach the sweat glands and improve efficacy.

Abstract: The present invention provides for wood based panels (e.g., OSB or plywood) that are termite resistant, fungal resistant, or a combination thereof; and methods of manufacturing the same.

Abstract: Stable, clear, antiperspirant microemulsions containing cosmetic oils, antiperspirant salts, and water and combinations of cationic quaternary ammonium salt are provided. These microemulsions can be used in different types of applicators such as roll-on, sponge, mousse, pad, brush, gel and aerosol or non-aerosol spray applicators.

Abstract: Provided is a topical composition containing phosphate(s), its salts, and mixtures thereof, represented by the following formula(s) (1) and (2): (wherein, R1 and R2 each represent a linear or branched hydrocarbon group having 8 to 36 carbon atoms). The topical composition further contains a zirconium salt, an aluminum zirconium complex salt, and mixtures thereof. In preferred embodiments of the present invention, the topical composition can have an antiperspirant action, be excellent in the feel during or after their application to the skin, and leaving mostly no white residue on the skin.

Abstract: Antiperspirant compositions for topical application are disclosed. These compositions show improved antiperspirant efficacy, while providing minimized skin residue as well as good skin feel when applied. These antiperspirant compositions comprise an effective amount of an antiperspirant active, from about 10% to about 60% of a topical carrier, and from about 0.5% to about 10% of a non-toxic, water-insoluble, occlusive film-forming polyester polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing easily diluted powder personal care concentrates. The dilutions of these concentrates form useful, topical personal care products meant to be applied to the skin and the hair. The concentrate may also contain “active” substances that facilitate the function of the final diluted product. Additionally, the powder form of the concentrate obviates the need for anti-microbial preservation and facilitates easy transport.

Abstract: A zirconium-free aluminum salt which: (a) has an aluminum to chloride molar ratio in the range of 0.5-2.5:1; (b) comprises a nitrogen containing buffering material in an amount such that the ratio of nitrogen containing material to aluminum is the range of 0.05-0.

Abstract: Translucent anhydrous formulations containing particulate commercially available activated aluminium chlorohydrate (AACH) have a perceptible yellowness. The yellowness of translucent anhydrous compositions containing AACH can be ameliorated or eliminated whilst retaining the improved antiperspirant efficacy of AACH by controlling its water content to the range of 9 to 18%. The appearance of yellow formulations in or on a dispensing package, prior to application to the body, can appear to be neutralised to the human eye by employing a dispenser having a complementary colour in wall contacting the formulation, to promote achromicity. The complementary colour of the wall is dark green for yellow formulations.

Abstract: Structured antiperspirant emulsion formulations for topical application to human skin in a cosmetic method for controlling sweat and body odor generation can suffer from problems of impaired sensory properties and impaired efficacy (sweat reduction), which are ameliorated or overcome in structured antiperspirant emulsions in which (%s by weight of the emulsion) i) the hydrophilic phase comprises 25 to 55%; ii) the hydrophilic phase contains 0 to 15% polyhydric alcohol; iii) the emulsifier comprises an alkyl dimethicone copolyol; iv) the weight ratio of the hydrophilic phase to the emulsifier is selected in the range of at least 60:1 v) the structurant comprises an acylated sugar and vi) the water-immiscible oil and the structurant are present in a weight ratio of 1.5:1 to 8.5:1.

Abstract: Antiperspirant actives of aluminum and aluminum-zirconium of enhanced efficacy containing strontium and an amino acid that have a stable high HPLC Band III/II ratio are disclosed. The invention also discloses method for making the antiperspirant actives.

Abstract: Plastic additives which are useful as nucleating agents and which are especially useful for improving the optical properties of polymeric materials are provided. More particularly, this invention relates to certain alkyl (or alkoxy) substituted fluoro-benzylidene sorbitol acetals and polymer compositions thereof which may be utilized within, as merely examples, food or cosmetic containers and packaging. These inventive fluorinated and alkylated benzylidene sorbitol acetals are also useful as gelling agents for water and organic solvents, particularly those used in the preparation of antiperspirant gel sticks.

Abstract: Disclosed is an anhydrous topical antiperspirant composition comprising a dermatologically acceptable carrier and a perspiration reducing effective amount of a particulate antiperspirant salt suspended in the carrier. The antiperspirant salt comprises an aluminum-zirconium chlorohydrate having a metal to chloride ratio between about 0.9 and about 1.3. The composition also includes, separate from the antiperspirant salt, a stabilizing basic material in an amount sufficient to prevent degradation of the antiperspirant composition or to minimize acid odor. Also disclosed is a method of reducing perspiration from human skin by applying the aforementioned topical composition.

Abstract: An antiperspirant/deodorant composition which includes a homogeneous wax-liquid matrix, minimizes syneresis or “creep,” provides smooth skin emolliency and skin conditioning, minimizes white residue left on the skin, and promotes easier shaving with less irritation, is disclosed. The compositions include an antiperspirant or deodorant active selected from antiperspirant actives, deodorant actives, perfumes, and combinations thereof, a volatile fluid (such as dodecene or cyclomethicone), a wax structurant (such as behenyl alcohol), a C6-C45 alkyl-substituted polydimethylsiloxane, and a botanical extract (preferably a water-based botanical extract, such as ginger root extract). Preferred compositions are in the form of a semi-solid composition or a solid stick composition.

Abstract: Antiperspirant compositions comprising an astringent aluminum or zirconium salt can suffer from perceived irritancy when applied topically, which can be ameliorated or overcome by incorporating within the composition a PPAR activating fatty acid and/or hydrolyzable precursor thereof such as a triglyceride or ester of the PPAR, especially in an amount selected in the range of from 0.5 to 10 wt %. The compositions advantageously comprise an activated aluminum salt or aluminum-zirconium glycine complex.

Abstract: This invention comprises: (1) a wet grinding method for enhancing the activity of an aluminum or an aluminum/zirconium salt without the dilution and heating traditionally required wherein the enhancement is described as forming a salt wherein the amount of smaller aluminum species as represented by Peak 4+Peak 5 is increased by an amount of at least 10% over the parent salt; and, if zirconium is present, the area of Peak 1 in the parent salt is at least 10% greater than the area of Peak 1 after grinding; (2) an enhanced aluminum or aluminum/zirconium salt itself; and (3) anhydrous (less than 4% water excluding waters of hydration for the enhanced salt) antiperspirant and/or deodorant products made with the salts described in (2).

Abstract: This invention comprises low residue cosmetic compositions (especially underarm products) which are made by combining an active ingredient; a silicone gel material itself comprising an elastomer composition; and at least one selected surfactant having an HLB value in the range of 8-16. The compositions of this invention exhibit reduced or eliminated film formation when applied to the skin and increased availABILity of the active ingredient.

Abstract: Antiperspirant compositions and corresponding methods of use comprising a particulate antiperspirant active having a metal to chloride molar ratio of less than or equal to about 1.3, a volatile solvent, a low surface tension non-volatile solvent, and a suspending agent provide reduced skin irritation and superior antiperspirant efficacy.

Abstract: Provided is a topical composition containing phosphate(s), its salts, and mixtures thereof, represented by the following formula(s) (1) and (2): 1

Abstract: Disclosed are enhanced efficacy aluminum-zirconium chlorohydrate antiperspirant salts having a metal (Al+Zr) to chloride ratio of about 0.9 to about 1.2, preferably about 0.9 to about 1.1, most preferably about 0.9 to about 1.0. To achieve the highest possible antiperspirant efficacy, these salts are made with or include a zirconium hydroxychloride of the formula Zr(OH)4−bClb wherein b is about 2.8 to about 4.0, preferably about 3.2 to about 4.0, so that the Zr:Cl ratio in said zirconium hydroxychloride is about 0.36 to about 0.25, preferably about 0.31 to about 0.25. The present invention also embraces methods of making such antiperspirant salts and aqueous solutions of such antiperspirant salts. The present invention further embraces topical compositions comprising a dermatologically acceptable carrier and a perspiration reducing effective amount of an aluminum-zirconium antiperspirant salt as described above.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions, particularly solid or gel stick type deodorant compositions, comprising a base solvent system having at least diglycerol, and optionally polyhydric alcohols, and water and gelled with alkali metal salts of saturated fatty acids. The compositions may further comprise monohydric alcohols, surfactants, emollients, fatty alcohols, stabilizing agents, antimicrobial and antibacterial agents, cooling agents, fragrance, dyes and the like. The compositions exhibit improved clarity, enhanced and stronger fragrance impact, and a directional increase in fragrance longevity.

Abstract: A low combustion aerosol antiperspirant product in a plastic package having a reduced fire hazard classification. The low combustion product has a chemical heat of combustion equal or less than about 30 kJ/g. The plastic package is made of plastic. The plastic package is capable of containing and dispensing the low combustion product. The plastic package is stable when containing the product and together they have a fire hazard classification of 1 or 2. The low combustion aerosol product may be an anhydrous antiperspirant product.

Abstract: New medicaments and compositions having an antiperspirant agent and an antimicrobial agent, and methods based thereof, for control, prevention, amelioration, or treatment of perspiration and topical microbial contamination or infection of skin of the hands, feet, groin, face and other areas of the body, along with reduction or control of symptoms and side effects of such perspiration and microbial contamination or infection, are disclosed. Such medicaments and compositions can be used for various cosmetic, medicinal or pharmaceutical purposes, including control of microbial growth on gloved hands, control of microbial contamination of hands, control of chronic irritation or infection of hands, feet, groin, head, or other areas of skin associated with athletic participation, control of facial acne or other similar conditions, as a cosmetic foundation, or for control of foot odor or excessive foot perspiration.

Abstract: Disclosed are enhanced efficacy aluminum-zirconium antiperspirant salt compositions which exhibit an HPLC peak 5 area content of about 33% or more, preferably at least 45%, more preferably at least 50%, most preferably at least 55%. Especially preferred are aluminum-zirconium antiperspirant salt compositions which, in addition to the aforementioned high peak 5 content, also exhibit an HPLC peak 4 to peak 3 area ratio of at least 0.4, preferably at least 0.7. The aforementioned salt compositions will preferably have a metal (Al+Zr) to chloride (or anion) ratio of about 0.90 to about 1.00. Also disclosed are methods of making such antiperspirant salt compositions and aqueous solutions of such antiperspirant salt compositions. Further disclosed are topical compositions comprising a dermatologically acceptable carrier vehicle and a perspiration reducing effective amount of an aluminum-zirconium antiperspirant salt composition as described above.

Abstract: An improved skin friendly antiperspirant is provided in which a suitable polyhydric alcohol e.g., glycerin, is complexed with the antiperspirant of the type of activated or nonactivated aluminum or aluminum/zirconium salt that are commonly considered antiperspirant active materials and are covered by FDA OTC Tentative Final Monograph as Category I.

Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus for spraying makeup that masks imperfections in the skin including, but not limited to, freckles, tattoos, birthmarks, scars and post-laser surgery discoloration. The apparatus of the present invention is a hand-held sprayable cosmetic container containing a cosmetic composition that may be a foundation, a shimmer, a bronzer, a glitter, a self-tanning composition, a moisturizer, a toner, a lip color, an eyebrow color, a cheek color and/or an eye color. The apparatus may also be designed to deliver drugs (both prescription and over the counter medicines), deliver vitamins or other skin care compositions, to protect the skin from the sun, treat the skin after exposure to the sun, and/or provide an aromatherapy treatment.

Abstract: The invention anhydrous antiperspirant cream composition which comprises: a) a particulate aluminum/zirconium astringent salt in an amount of from 5 to 30% by weight; b) a wax in an amount of from 4 to 20% by weight, said wax comprising an aliphatic ester or monohydric alcohol wax; and c) a water-immiscible carrier having a refractive index that is less than 0.1 below the refractive index of the aluminum/zirconium astringent salt and comprising an aromatic ester having a melting point of below 25° C. and/or a non-volatile silicone oil having a refractive index of at least 1.5 in an amount of from 45 to 80% by weight, has excellent avoidance of visible deposits on topical application, both initially and also after leave-on, i.e. after prolonged atmospheric exposure.

Abstract: Antiperspirant compositions for topical application are disclosed. These compositions show improved antiperspirant efficacy, while providing minimized skin residue as well as good skin feel when applied. These antiperspirant compositions comprise an effective amount of an antiperspirant active, from about 10% to about 60% of a topical carrier, and from about 0.5% to about 10% of a non-toxic, water-insoluble, occlusive film-forming polyester polymer.

Abstract: A clear personal care composition includes water, a volatile silicone, and a silicone polyether having a molecular weight greater than 1000 and an HLB greater than 4. The composition may be, for example, an antiperspirant or deodorant composition.

Abstract: A new method for the inhibition of human sweating and body malodour is described. An agent capable of blocking calcium channels in the secretory coil cells of human sweat glands is topically applied; on reaching the secretory coil cells, the action of this agent results in reduced sweat production. Preferred agents are natural plant extracts. The transport of the agent to the secretory coil is preferably enhanced in some way, for example by iontophoresis or the use of a skin penetration enhancer. Antiperspirant products comprising a calcium channel blocking agent and a pore-blocking antiperspirant active are also claimed.

Abstract: A water-free antiperspirant composition is presented which comprises

Abstract: Clear solid suspension antiperspirant compositions comprise 0.5 to 50% by weight of a particulate antiperspirant active material of which less than 50% by weight of its particles are below 10 &mgr;m diameter and a refractive index of from 1.49 to 1.57 at 22° C. is suspended in a water-immiscible carrier liquid of which at least 50% by weight is selected from liquid non-volatile silicone oils and liquid alkyl-aryl esters and not more than 25% by weight of the carrier liquid comprises a volatile silicone oil. The carrier liquid and the antiperspirant have refractive indexes which differ by no more than 0.02 at 22° C. and the structurant which solidifies the carrier liquid comprises a fibre-forming non-polymeric structurant, and preferably an N-acyl aminoacid amide such as GP1 and/or a cyclodipeptide such as a thymol derivative of (2S-cis)-(−)-5-benzyl-3,6-dioxo-2-piperazine acetic acid.

Abstract: Cosmetic formulations containing a cosmetic active and a continuous phase comprising a water-immiscible liquid carrier, such as, amongst other materials, silicone oils, branched aliphatic alcohols or liquid aromatic/aliphatic esters that is structured by a cyclodipeptide derivative having the general formula 1

Abstract: Antiperspirant compositions which comprise: a) a wet-milled antiperspirant active material; b) a silicone and/or hydrocarbon carrier material; and c) a suspending agent or gellant are described.

Abstract: Disclosed are antiperspirant compositions comprising (a) from about 0.1% to about 30% by weight of an antiperspirant active; (b) from about 0.05% to about 0.95% by weight of petrolatum; (c) from about 10% to about 99% by weight of a liquid carrier; and (d) from about 0.1% to about 30% by weight of a suspending agent. The compositions provide a consumer perceived improvement in antiperspirant efficacy and product wash-off when the compositions are formulated with petrolatum within the above-described concentration ranges.

Abstract: Deodorants and antiperspirants comprising aluminum chlorohydrates according to the formula I

Abstract: A cosmetic composition, preferably an antiperspirant composition, in solid or soft-solid form has a continuous phase which contains a water-immiscible liquid carrier and also contains a structurant which is partially or fully esterified maltose of the formulae: which is the &bgr;-anomer, and optionally which is the &agr;-anomer; wherein each Z is independently hydrogen or an acyl group of the formula: where R denotes a hydrocarbyl group containing from 8 to 31 carbon atoms, with the proviso that not more than half of the Z groups are hydrogen, and the ratio of &bgr;-anomer to &agr;-anomer is from 65:35 to 100:0.

Abstract: Structured, antiperspirant microemulsions possibly in the form of liquid crystals, containing cosmetic oils, a solution of antiperspirant salt in a hydrophilic solvent, a surfactant and an oil structurant are provided. These microemulsions can be used in different types of Solid applicators such as soft solid and, particularly desirably, firm stick applicators. The structured microemulsions are preferably clear by virtue of a suitable choice of oil, solvent and structurant.

Abstract: An improved stick preparation is provided which is made up of at least two separate phases and at least one phase contains spherical polymer particles which can contain a pigment. The particles provide smoothness to the preparation and can be used to provide an interesting visual appearance to the stick.

Abstract: Serine carbonates of formula I are precursors for organoleptic compounds, masking agents and antimicrobial agents. Further they are alternative substrates for malodor producing enzymes. The symbols in formula I are defined in claim 1.

Abstract: Disclosed are single-phase antiperspirant compositions and corresponding methods of application, wherein the compositions are single-phase systems that comprise a solubilized antiperspirant active, a volatile silicone and selected coupling materials that are substantially free of Si—OH and Si—H functional groups and that have a solubility parameter of from about 7 to about 12, wherein the sum total solubility parameter of the essential components in the composition is m about 9 to about 13. These compositions provide improved low residue performance, enhanced stability, improved efficacy, and/or improved cosmetics.

Abstract: This invention relates to plastic additives which are useful as nucleating agents and which are especially useful for improving the optical properties of polymeric materials. More particularly, this invention relates to certain bis-halogen-alkyl-benzylidene alditol acetals and polymer compositions thereof which are useful as materials for food or cosmetic containers and packaging. These bis-halogen-alkylbenzylidene alditol acetals are also useful as gelling agents for organic solvents, particularly those used in the preparation of antiperspirant gel sticks.

Abstract: Structured antiperspirant emulsion formulations for topical application to human skin in a cosmetic method for controlling sweat and body odor generation can suffer from problems of impaired sensory properties and impaired efficacy (sweat reduction), which are ameliorated or overcome in structured antiperspirant emulsions in which (% s by weight of the emulsion)

Abstract: A cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition containing a deodorant agent coated with a protective colloid and having a particle diameter of from about 10 to 500 nm.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel deodorizing preparations with a synergistically improved performance. The novel preparations contain (a) dialkyl carbonates, (b1) antiperspirants, (b2) esterase inhibitors, (b3) bactericidal or bacteriostatic active substances and/or (b4) perspiration-absorbing substances.