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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 13, 2004
Filed:
Apr. 23, 2002
Eric S. Abrutyn, Anderson, OH (US);
Andrew Jergens Company, Cincinnati, OH (US);
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 C -C 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.