| abstract |
Disclosed are anhydrous gel deodorant compositions comprising from about 0.001% to about 50% by weight of deodorant active, fragrance, or combination thereof, from about 0.01% to about 20% by weight of a gellant; from about 1% to about 50% by weight of a nonpolar volatile solvent having a solubility parameter of less than 8.0 (cal/cm3)0.5, a vapor pressure of from about 0.01 mm Hg to about 6 mm Hg at 25 DEG C., and a boiling point at 1 atm of less than about 250 DEG C.; from about 1% to about 15% by weight of a polar solvent having a solubility parameter of from 12.5 (cal/cm3)0.5 to about 25 (cal/cm3)0.5 and optionally a moderately polar solvent having a solubility parameter of from about 8.0 (cal/cm3)0.5 to less than 12.5 (cal/cm3)0.5, preferably 1,2-hexanediol. Other preferred embodiments include those which contain combinations of triclosan and triclocarban for improved deodorant efficacy. These compositions provide improved performance and skin feel characteristics, and are especially effective at providing deodorant application which is milder to the skin, and improved product clarity. |