Patent ID: 6737048
Filing Date: 2004-05-18
Classification: A61K,A61Q,Y10S

Abstract:
A structured antiperspirant emulsion comprising an hydrophilic phase containing water and an aluminium and/or zirconium astringent salt dispersed in a continuous oil phase comprising a water-immiscible oil that is structured by a structurant in whichi) the hydrophilic phase comprises from 25 to 55% by weight of the emulsion; ii) the hydrophilic phase contains a polyhydric alcohol in an amount of from 0 to not more than 15% by weight of the emulsion; 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 from 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 from 1.5:1 to 8.5:1.