Abstract: Disclosed is a non-aqueous composition for reducing body malodor, containing an antiperspirant active material, volatile silicone material, non-volatile emollient material (e.g., non-volatile silicone emollient material), and a thickening agent, the thickening agent including a gelling agent which is a solid plasticizer. Illustrative gelling agents are hydroxy polyester and polydimethylsiloxanyl beeswax. Other beeswax derivatives whose free fatty acids have been reacted with silicone materials can also be used as the gelling agent for compositions of the present invention. The compositions of the present invention can be formulated as antiperspirant creams by incorporating appropriate amounts of antiperspirant active material and thickening agent in the composition, and can be used to reduce axillary perspiration. Compositions of the present invention have good rheological and viscoelastic properties.

Abstract: An antiperspirant composition comprising 10 to 70% by weight ethanol, a thickener in an amount up to 1%, 5 to 20% by weight of an antiperspirant active and up to 5% by weight of an emollient.

Abstract: Disclosed are anhydrous antiperspirant compositions comprising from about 0.5% to about 60% by weight of particulate antiperspirant active; from about 1% to about 15% by weight of a solid non-polymeric gellant; from about 10% to about 80% by weight of an anhydrous liquid carrier having an average solubility parameter of from about 3 to about 13 (cal/cm.sup.3).sup.0.5 ; and from about 0.0001% to about 5.0% by weight of a solid nucleating agent wherein the molar ratio of the solid non-polymeric gellant to the nucleating agent is from about 10:1 to about 1000:1. These antiperspirant compositions provide improved low residue performance and improved antiperspirant efficacy.

Abstract: Personal treatment compositions including cleansing and/or cosmetic compositions are disclosed, the cleansing compositions, for example, comprising from about 0.001% to about 10%, preferably from about 0.005% to about 6%, enduring perfume comprising at least about 70% of enduring perfume ingredients; from about 0.01% to about 95% surfactant system; and the balance carrier. The enduring perfume provides a lasting olfactory sensation thus minimizing the need to use large amounts. Preferred compositions are liquid and comprise water as a carrier.

Abstract: Disclosed are cosmetic gel-solid stick compositions comprising particulate antiperspirant active, a fatty acid gellant having a select dimer-to-monomer ratio and an optional secondary gellant, and an anhydrous liquid carrier. The select dimer-to-monomer ratio of the fatty acid gellant helps provide the composition with improved hardness, low residue performance and efficacy, especially when used in combination with a secondary gellant.

Abstract: A suspension antiperspirant aerosol composition for topical application to the human skin comprising 1-30% by weight of solid activated aluminium chlorohydrate, 1-30% by weight of a liquid masking agent 30-90% of a propellant for expelling the composition from a container and a carrier.

Abstract: Disclosed are anhydrous antiperspirant gel-solid sticks which comprise particulate antiperspirant active; a solid non-polymeric gellant that is substantially free of dibenzylidene alditol, inorganic thickening agents, organic polymeric gellants, n-acyl amino acid derivatives, or combinations thereof; an anhydrous liquid carrier containing polyalkylsiloxanes, polyalkyarylsiloxanes, polyestersiloxanes, polyethersiloxane copolymers, polyfluorosiloxanes, polyaminosiloxanes, or combinations thereof. The composition has a visible residue index of from about 11 to about 30 L-value, a product hardness of from about 500 to about 5,000 gram.multidot.force, a rheology profile defined by a ratio of an elastic modulus (G') to a viscous modulus (G") of from about 0.1 to about 100. The refractive indices of the particulate antiperspirant active, the solid non-polymeric gellant, and the anhydrous liquid carrier are not matched.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antiperspirant compositions in the form of gels and gel-solids. In particular, the present invention relates to select compositions in the form of gels that provide improved residue characteristics and efficacy performance.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of making anhydrous antiperspirant gel-solid stick compositions comprising an particulate antiperspirant active; a solid non-polymeric gellant that is substantially free of dibenzylidene alditol, n-acyl amino acid derivatives, organic polymeric gellants, and inorganic thickening agents; and an anhydrous liquid carrier having an average solubility parameter of from about 3 to about 13 (cal/cm.sup.3).sup.05,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.multidot.force to about 5,000 gram.multidot.force, a ratio of an elastic to viscous moduli of from about 0.1 to about 100. The refractive indices of the particulate antiperspirant active, solid non-polymeric gellant, and anhydrous liquid carrier are not matched. The solid non-polymeric gellant is preferably a crystalline material having an average particle size of less than about 1 .mu.

Abstract: Disclosed are antiperspirant stick compositions that exhibit substantially no visible residue (whitening) upon application to the skin or after drying. The compositions include both emollients that are silicone materials and emollients that are not silicone materials, these materials having a refractive index of at least 1.4460, in addition to including a vehicle (for example, cyclomethicone), a gelling agent (for example, stearyl alcohol and hydrogenated castor oil) and the active antiperspirant material (for example, particulate antiperspirant metal salts). These compositions reduce the necessity of using expensive silicone materials, while still achieving antiperspirant compositions with substantially no visible residue.

Abstract: The invention provides fully aqueous-based antiperspirant compositions for application onto the skin for reducing or inhibiting body malodor and perspiration. The compositions contain blocked polyglycols which function as detackifiers and/or emollients, and which provide a completely soluble environment for the antiperspirant active ingredient. The compositions of the invention are stable, are easily and inexpensively prepared and manufactured, and provide versatile formulations which may be delivered and applied to the skin by a variety of means, including roll-ons, aerosols, and the like. Without the need for emulsions or stringent alcohol additives, the aqueous-based antiperspirant solution technology of the invention provides compositions that are clear, non-tacky, quick drying, and leave little to no visible residue or film on the skin following application.

Abstract: Gelled or solid topically-effective compositions comprising a topically-active compound, like an antiperspirant compound; a borate crosslinker; a surfactant, and preferably, a nonionic surfactant or nonionic surfactant blend; a carrier comprising water; and, optionally, a hydrophobic compound, are disclosed.

Abstract: Transparent aerosol antiperspirant compositions comprising an active antiperspirant salt, a carrier capable of solubilizing the active antiperspirant salt and having an effective solubility parameter of about 11 to about 13, and a liquified hydrocarbon gas propellant are disclosed.

Abstract: Cutaneous perspiration in a human subject is prevented and/or controlled by topically applying to the skin of an individual in need of such treatment, an effective antiperspirant amount of at least one substance P antagonist.

Abstract: A composition of zirconyl hydroxy chloride and aluminum chlorhydroxide in stable solid form having improved antiperspirant efficacy when dissolved in water is made by heating a 2-20% by weight aqueous solution containing at least the aluminum chlorhydroxide component of the composition at a temperature of at least 50.degree. C. until the ratio of the height of peak 4 at Kd=0.7 to that of peak 3 at Kd=0.5 as measured by gel permeation chromatography on cross-linked dextran is at least 2:1, then subjecting the solution to rapid drying to solid form.

Abstract: A cosmetic stick composition comprising:a) 5-60% of a volatile silicone,b) 3-25% of a solidifying agent, andc) 10-40% of a gel composition comprised of a hydrocarbon oil contained within a polymer network formed by a synthetic diblock copolymer, a triblock copolymer, or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are anhydrous antiperspirant gel-solid stick compositions which comprise a particulate antiperspirant active; a solid non-polymeric gellant selected from the group consisting of 12-hydroxystearic acid, esters of 12-hydroxystearic acid, amides of 12-hydroxystearic acid, and combinations thereof, and an anhydrous liquid carrier having an average solubility parameter of from about 3 to about 13 (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.force to about 5,000 gram.force, a ratio of an elastic to viscous moduli of from about 0.1 to about 100. The refractive indices of the particulate antiperspirant active, solid non-polymeric gellant, and anhydrous liquid carrier are not matched. The solid non-polymeric gellant is preferably a crystalline material having an average particle size of less than about 1 .mu.

Abstract: Disclosed are anhydrous antiperspirant gel-solid sticks which comprise particulate antiperspirant active; a solid non-polymeric gellant that is substantially free of dibenzylidene alditol, inorganic thickening agents, organic polymeric gellants, amides and esters of N-acyl amino acid, or combinations thereof; an anhydrous liquid carrier that is substantially free of polar, water-immiscible, organic solvents, wherein the composition has a visible residue index of from about 11 to about 30 L-value, a product hardness of from about 500 to about 5,000 gram force, a rheology profile defined by a ratio of an elastic modulus (G') to a viscous modulus (G") of from about 0.1 to about 100. The refractive indices of the particulate antiperspirant active, the solid non-polymeric gellant, and the anhydrous liquid carrier are not matched. The compositions preferably comprise crystalline gellant particles having an average particle size of less than about 1 .mu.

Abstract: Disclosed are topical compositions comprising from about 0.01% to about 50% by weight of N-acetylcysteine or related compounds, from about 0.01% to about 0.5% by weight of selected combinations of certain perfume chemicals to effectively mask malodors associated with topical application of the N-acetylcysteine or related compounds on skin; and a cosmetically acceptable topical carrier. These topical compositions are useful for visibly improving the appearance of skin.

Abstract: Antiperspirant stick compositions made from a solidifying agent which may include a gellant such as n-acyl amino acid amides, 12-hydroxystearic acid, esters of 12-hydroxystearic acid, amides of 12-hydroxystearic acid, and mixtures thereof; or a wax; a liquid base material including a non-volatile, non-polar emollient oil; an antiperspirant active; and a wash-off agent made of selected polyoxyethylene ethers; polyoxyethylene esters and diesters; and polyoxyethylene glyceryl esters and diesters. Such antiperspirant stick compositions exhibit improved wash-off performance, particularly with regard to the solidifying agent and the non-polar, non-volatile oils. These compositions are easily prepared by conventional techniques.

Abstract: The instant invention involves methods of treating sweat related conditions with compounds that are 5.alpha.-reductase inhibitors. The 5.alpha.-reductase inhibitors may be administered alone or in combination with other active agents to treat conditions such as apocrine gland sweating, hyperhidrosis, and hydradenitis suppurativa.

Abstract: Disclosed is a glycol-containing base gel composition having reduced skin irritation potential, in which a cosmetically active agent (e.g., deodorant active agent, sunscreen, antiperspirant active agent, etc.) can be incorporated to provide a cosmetic gel (e.g., soft gel or stick) composition. The gelling agent for the gel composition can be a soap. The base gel composition includes at least one glycol having a structure of the formula H(OC.sub.3 H.sub.6).sub.n OH, where n represents the number of repeating propylene oxide groups and ranges from 1-80, with the provisos that: (1) more than zero, and up to 100% by weight, of the glycol component, has n=3 or 4; (2) less than 20% by weight of the glycol component has n=1; (3) not more than 90% by weight of the glycol component has n=2; and (4) not more than 90% by weight of the glycol component has n greater than or equal to 5.

Abstract: A clear gel cosmetic stick includes a liquid vehicle, a dibenzylidene alditol as a gelling agent, an antiperspirant salt dissolved in the liquid vehicle, and a hydroxyalkyl cellulose co-gellant. The cosmetic stick comprises in percent by weight about 70% to about 95%, preferably 75 to 92%, of a liquid vehicle comprising a polyhydric alcohol having from 3 to 6 carbon atoms and from 2 to 6 hydroxyl groups, about 0.5% to about 1.5%, preferably 0.7% to 1.3%, of a dibenzylidene alditol, about 3% to about 22%, preferably 6% to 15%, of an antiperspirant salt dissolved in said vehicle, and about 0.1% to about 0.5%, preferably 0.2% to 0.4%, of a hydroxyalkyl cellulose. Preferably the liquid vehicle is substantially free of monohydric alcohol and is also substantially free of strong alkali such as NaOH and KOH. Preferably the cosmetic stick will have a pH greater than 4.4, more preferably greater than 4.7, a turbidity of less than about 120 NTU, more preferably less than 100 NTU, and a hardness of about 60 to 150.

Abstract: A method for providing aerogels, and aerogels produced according to the method, is described. As one aspect, antiperspirant compounds that are in aerogel form, and antiperspirant and deodorant compositions including such salts, are described. The method involves contacting a solution containing material to be processed with a species selected to precipitate the material and selected so as to be miscible with the solvent system of the solution. After the material is precipitated, the material may be washed with the precipitating species until it is substantially free of solvent system. Then, the precipitating species containing the material precipitate is taken above its critical point, and the supercritical fluid is exhausted above its critical temperature. Alternately, a separate isolating species is introduced to displace the precipitating species, or the precipitating species/solvent system mixture. The isolating species then is taken above its critical point, and exhausted above its critical temperature.

Abstract: The cosmetic composition is disclosed by blending at least an antibacterial zeolite, having all or part of its ion exchangeable ions substituted by ammonium ions and antibacterial metal ions, and silicone.

Abstract: The present invention features a method of making a gel cosmetic stick. The method comprises first mixing a particulate dibenzylidene alditol with a liquid vehicle which contains an antiperspirant salt dissolved therein to form a uniform dispersion. The dibenzylidene alditol is mixed with the liquid vehicle at a temperature sufficiently low, preferably below 50.degree. C., so that substantially none of the dibenzylidene alditol dissolves in the liquid vehicle. This dispersion may comprise a commercial size quantity, typically greater than 200 kg. A portion of this dispersion, typically a relatively small portion, is then heated to a temperature sufficient to dissolve the dibenzylidene alditol therein, then cooled to form a gel. This heating and cooling is conducted sufficiently rapidly so as to minimize degradation of the dibenzylidene alditol. Preferably the heating and cooling is conducted such that said portion is subjected to a temperature greater than 90.degree. C.

Abstract: Basic aluminum halides and nitrates having enhanced antiperspirant efficacy are produced by reacting (a) aluminum powder, (b) an aluminum halide or nitrate solution and (c) water at a temperature greater than about 85.degree. C. This reaction is maintained until reaction products having an Al:anion ratio of about 1.2 to 1.8 and a solution solids concentration of about 30-40 wt. % on an anhydrous basis are obtained. The products are characterized as having a Size Exclusion Chromatography Test Band having a relative retention time corresponding to Band II of a Standard Basic Aluminum Chloride Size Exclusion Chromatogram and a Band II percent aluminum value of at least about 50% and a Band III percent aluminum value of less than 20%.

Abstract: Soap-based clear cosmetic sticks are disclosed which include 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol in the composition to increase the set temperature, and also the stick hardness. A typical composition of the present invention comprises about 20 to 50%, preferably 28 to 46%, of 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol, about 3 to 12%, preferably 4 to 8%, of an alkali metal salt of a C.sub.12-22, preferably C.sub.14-18, fatty acid, about 10 to 42%, preferably 18 to 30%, of a polyhydric alcohol other than 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol, and about 5 to 35%, preferably 15 to 30%, water. To achieve the highest set temperature the composition should also contain an alkali metal salt, preferably a sodium or potassium salt, particularly an alkali metal halide such as sodium chloride or an alkali metal chelate such as di-, tri- or tetra-sodium EDTA. The composition will also typically contain a cosmetic active ingredient such as a deodorant active. Preferably the composition will contain less than 0.3%, most preferably less than 0.2%, of C.sub.

Abstract: A stable non-aqueous carrier for personal care compositions comprising:a) about 80-98% by weight of a non-ionic liquid triblock EO/PO/EO copolymer of MW=1000-5000;b) about 2-20% by weight of a non-ionic solid triblock EO/PO/EO copolymer of MW=4000-16,000.

Abstract: Fatty alkoxylate esters consisting of diesters of aliphatic or aromatic dicarboxylic acids, formed by reacting the acid with a stoichiometric excess of one or more polyalkoxylated fatty alcohols having fatty moieties containing from 14 to 22 carbon atoms. Non-aqueous compositions for topical application are also disclosed including one or more active ingredients, and an emollient agent of the fatty alkoxylate esters of the present invention.

Abstract: Encapsulated aluminum salts are produced by combining and heating an aqueous aluminum salt selected from aluminum halohydrate, aluminum nitrohydrate and mixtures thereof; a hydrophobic liquid; and a carboxylate. The mixture is heated until substantially all of the free water has been removed. The encapsulated aluminum salts precipitate out after the removal of the water. The encapsulated aluminum salts are useful in deodorant and antiperspirant compositions.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting the dissolution in anhydrous ethanol or isopropanol of a powdered aluminium-containing basic halide antiperspirant agent which comprises incorporating in the ethanol or isopropanol an amount effective to inhibit said dissolution of an alcohol soluble or alcohol-insoluble dissolution-inhibiting compound selected from the group consisting of compounds having a basic nitrogen function and compounds having a basic oxygen function. Examples of dissolution-inhibiting compounds are urea, thiorea, amino acids, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkylamines and hydroxyalklyamines, inorganic bases, and alkali metal and alkaline-earth metal salts of inorganic acids and C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 organic carboxylic acids. The dissolution-inhibiting compound may alternatively be a particulate alcohol-insoluble inorganic drying agent such as a molecular sieve.

Abstract: Gelled or solid topically-effective compositions comprising a topically-active compound, like an antiperspirant compound; a borate crosslinker; a surfactant, and preferably, a nonionic surfactant or nonionic surfactant blend; a carrier comprising water; and, optionally, a hydrophobic compound, are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a process of preparing a solution of an enhanced efficacy aluminum antiperspirant salt in a polyhydric alcohol by(a) providing an aqueous solution consisting essentially of about 5% to about 18% by weight of an enhanced efficacy aluminum antiperspirant salt in water, the enhanced efficacy aluminum antiperspirant salt having been prepared in situ without having been dried to a solid powder;(b) mixing the aqueous solution with a sufficient amount of a liquid polyhydric alcohol to provide a mixed solution which has an antiperspirant salt to polyhydric alcohol ratio of about 1:4 to about 1.2:1; and(c) rapidly evaporating the water from the mixed solution under vacuum to provide a final liquid polyhydric alcohol solution containing about 20 to 50% enhanced efficacy aluminum antiperspirant salt and about 2 to 16% water, with the balance being polyhydric alcohol.

Abstract: Gel antiperspirant compositions comprising an antiperspirant compound, a gelling agent selected from the group consisting of a sterol and a starch hydrolyzate ester of a C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 carboxylic acid, a carrier comprising a silicone or a hydrocarbon, and, optionally, a fatty alcohol, a fatty ester, water, or a mixture thereof, are disclosed. Aerosol antiperspirant compositions also are disclosed.

Abstract: Roll-on or gel antiperspirant compositions comprising an antiperspirant compound, a hydrophilic polymer, a carrier, and, optionally, a softening agent, are disclosed.

Abstract: Antiperspirant/deodorants contain 5-90 wt % of spheroid silicone rubber powders with average particle sizes of 0.1-200 .mu.m and JIS A hardness of the silicone rubber forming said powder is 35-80. They spread well, are smooth, and have a dry feel when used.

Abstract: This invention discloses a novel delivery system for cosmetic, HBA and topical pharmaceutical products. The delivery system according to the present invention includes a volatile cyclosiloxane, a particulate carbohydrate and an oil or a glyceride ester. The carbohydrate and oil or glyceride ester are included in weight ratios which will produce a translucent film after the evaporation of the volatile cyclosiloxane from the composition. In addition, a number of other components may also be added to the delivery system including bioactive agents such as antiperspirant salts and antifungal agents, film-formers, surfactants, emollients, fragrances, coloring agents, preservatives, medicinals and related components depending upon the desired characteristics and the purpose for which the system and final product is designed.

Abstract: Disclosed are basic aluminum antiperspirant materials having univalent complex oxoanions (e.g., nitrate); methods of making such materials; antiperspirant compositions containing such basic aluminum materials, another antiperspirant active material (e.g., a basic zirconium halide salt), and optionally a neutral amino acid; and methods of making such compositions. Size exclusion high performance liquid chromatography chromatograms of the disclosed basic aluminum materials have a peak 4 relative area of at least 25%, a peak 3 relative area of less than 60%, the sum of the peaks 3 and 4 being at least 50%; and less than 10% of the chromatographic peaks eluting at peaks 1 and 2. The disclosed basic aluminum materials have less than 25% of the aluminum in the form of Al.sup.b polyhydroxyaquoaluminum, and have a .sup.27 Al NMR spectrum in which the area of the 71.5-73.5 ppm resonance line includes more than 50% of the combined areas of the 62.5-63.5 ppm and 71.5-73.

Abstract: Disclosed are basic aluminum antiperspirant materials having univalent complex oxoanions (e.g., nitrate); methods of making such materials; antiperspirant compositions containing such basic aluminum materials, another antiperspirant active material (e.g., a basic zirconium halide salt), and optionally a neutral amino acid: and methods of making such compositions. Size exclusion high performance liquid chromatography chromatograms of the disclosed basic aluminum materials have a peak 4 relative area of at least 25%, a peak 3 relative area of less than 60%, the sum of the peaks 3 and 4 being at least 50%; and less than 10% of the chromatographic peaks eluting at peaks 1 and 2. The disclosed basic aluminum materials have less than 25% of the aluminum in the form of Al.sup.b polyhydroxyaquoaluminum, and have a .sup.27 Al NMR spectrum in which the area of the 71.5-73.5 ppm resonance line includes more than 50% of the combined areas of the 62.5-63.5 ppm and 71.5-73.

Abstract: Antiperspirant compositions in the form of gel sticks, which provide the user with excellent antiperspirant efficacy while exhibiting good stability, are disclosed. These compositions utilize particular gelling agents which are stable under the acidic conditions required in antiperspirant compositions. Specifically, the compositions have an acidic pH and include an antiperspirant active, a gelling agent which comprises dibenzylidene alditols substituted on the benzene ring with an electron withdrawing group, and a solvent for the gelling agent. Examples of preferred gelling agents include di(meta-fluorobenzylidene) sorbitol and di(meta-chlorobenzylidene) sorbitol. The method of preventing and controlling perspiration wetness using these compositions is also disclosed.

Abstract: An antiperspirant aerosol composition has a level of volatile organic compounds no greater than 60 wt. %. The composition includes particulate antiperspirant material and optionally particulate filler material. The filler material may be chemically modified corn starch, micronized polyethylene, cross-linked polyurethanes, polyacrylates, talc, sodium bicarbonate, corn starch, or any combination thereof. The antiperspirant aerosol compositions includes 10-35 wt. % of particulate material, 0.2-2 wt. % of a suspending agent, 5-50 wt. % of emollient carrier liquids and no more than 60 wt. % of an aerosol propellant mixture. The particulate material consists of 25 to 100 wt. % of a particulate antiperspirant active material and 0 to 75 wt. % of a particulate filler material. In addition, the antiperspirant aerosol compositions may contain certain optional components, such as activators, germicides, medicants, perfumes and colorants.

Abstract: Disclosed is a stick or gel composition, which can be clear or translucent, for combatting body malodor (e.g., an antiperspirant composition). The composition contains an antiperspirant active material (e.g., an antiperspirant active metal salt, such as aluminum chlorohydrate) and a polyamide gelling agent, and also contains a solvent system for the antiperspirant active material and polyamide, which dissolves the gelling agent and from which the gelling agent can be gelled. The solvent system is glycol-free, and includes a non-ionic surfactant (e.g., laureth-4) and a polar solvent (including water)). Use of the glycol-free solvent system achieves a gelled composition that has reduced levels of tack (is substantially tack-free) and has cosmetically acceptable properties. The composition can further include an opaque wax (e.g.

Abstract: Fatty alkoxylate esters consisting of diesters of aliphatic or aromatic dicarboxylic acids, formed by reacting the acid with a stoichiometric excess of one or more polyalkoxylated fatty alcohols having fatty moieties containing from 14 to 22 carbon atoms. Non-aqueous compositions for topical application are also disclosed including one or more active ingredients, and an emollient agent of the fatty alkoxylate esters of the present invention.

Abstract: A deodorant composition comprising a body odor suppressing effective amount of an inhibitor of an amino acid .beta.-lyase enzyme which catalyzes the formation of human body malodor in a dermatologically acceptable vehicle.

Abstract: Disclosed are basic aluminum antiperspirant materials having univalent complex oxoanions (e.g., nitrate); methods of making such materials; antiperspirant compositions containing such basic aluminum materials, another antiperspirant active material (e.g., a basic zirconium halide salt), and optionally a neutral amino acid; and methods of making such compositions. Size exclusion high performance liquid chromatography chromatograms of the disclosed basic aluminum materials have a peak 4 relative area of at least 25%, a peak 3 relative area of less than 60%, the sum of the peaks 3 and 4 being at least 50%; and less than 10% of the chromatographic peaks eluting at peaks 1 and 2. The disclosed basic aluminum materials have less than 25% of the aluminum in the form of Al.sup.b polyhydroxyaquoaluminum, and have a .sup.27 Al NMR spectrum in which the area of the 71.5-73.5 ppm resonance line includes more than 50% of the combined areas of the 62.5-63.5 ppm and 71.5-73.

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: A composition of zirconyl hydroxy chloride and aluminum chlorhydroxide in stable solid form having improved antiperspirant efficacy when dissolved in water is made by heating a 2-20% by weight aqueous solution containing at least the aluminum chlorhydroxide component of the composition at a temperature of at least 50.degree. C. until the ratio of the height of peak 4 at Kd=0.7 to that of peak 3 at Kd=0.5 as measured by gel permeation chromatography on cross-linked dextran is at least 2:1, then subjecting the solution to rapid drying to solid form.

Abstract: A clear gel-type cosmetic product has a viscosity of at least about 50,000 cps at 21.degree. C., and includes an emulsion with an oil phase and a water phase that includes an incorporated active ingredient. The refractive indices of the water and oil phases match to at least 0.0004, the refractive index of the product is about 1.4000, and the product clarity is better than thirty NTU.

Abstract: The present invention provides for roll-on antiperspirant compositions and more particularly concerns antiperspirant compositions which are clear and, when applied to the human skin, do not leave a visible white residue after drying. The present invention is also particularly concerned with the preparation of clear antiperspirant roll-on compositions which are stable under varying temperature conditions and also provide a suitable cosmetically acceptable feel or sensation when applied to the human skin.