Patent ID: 8276835

Claim:
An aerosol product comprising a sprayable fluid comprising a cosmetic composition contained within a reservoir of an aerosol dispenser, a spray nozzle comprising a swirl chamber in fluid communication with a plurality of non-radial inlet channels and an outlet orifice, which outlet orifice has a diameter of at least 0.3 mm, the sum of the widths of the inlet channels at its trailing side on entry into the swirl chamber is less than the diameter of the swirl chamber and at least 1.5 times the diameter of the outlet orifice, and the radial length of the inlet channel is from 2:5 to 2:15 the diameter of the swirl chamber, a valve in fluid communication with the reservoir, and an actuator for the valve, wherein the aerosol product includes propellant which is liquefied volatile organic compound, and wherein the cosmetic composition comprises one or more active ingredients for cosmetic use, a cosmetically acceptable C1-C4 monohydric alcohol, and water; wherein water constitutes from 20 to 60% w/w of the alcohol and water combined, and wherein prior to the addition of propellant, the cosmetic composition comprises from 0.25 to 40% by weight of cosmetic active.