Reckitt Benckiser (UK) Limited

Marielle De La Torre

David Acher

Frederic De La Torre

Candice Monge

An epilatory composition of the adhesive type comprises: a. from 50 to 90 percent by weight of a rosinous material or hydrocarbon resin; b. from 0.5 to 20 percent by weight of water, and c. an emulsifier and/or surfactant. The composition is particularly suitable for heating, prior to application to the skin, in a domestic microwave oven.

Epilatory compositions

A preformed epilatory strip comprises a matrix material that includes a mixture of a major amount&#x2014;at least 60 wt %&#x2014;of a sugar-based material and a minor amount&#x2014;1 to 30 wt %&#x2014;of a rosinous material. Optionally a particulate material, for example fumed silica, is present.

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