Preparation of antiperspirant gels which obviates the use of simple glycols

Abstract

A clear emulsion and gel-type composition, which is an antiperspirant or deodorant composition which is a water-in-oil emulsion which comprises: a clear emulsion and gel-type cosmetic composition which is an antiperspirant and/or deodorant composition, which is a water-in-oil emulsion comprising: a) about 65% to about 92% of an aqueous solution of an effective amount of antiperspirant active; b) about 8% to about 35% of an oil phase consisting of silicones, emollients and a silicone emulsifying agent; and c) a water soluble, non-glycol component that raises the refractive index of said aqueous solution. wherein said composition is essentially free of simple glycols and low and middle chain alcohols; is described.

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