Topical leave-on compositions containing pantothenic acid and its derivatives to reduce the need for underarm shaving

A method for softening hair and reducing the need for underarm shaving comprising the step of providing a topical leave-on composition wherein said composition comprises:

• (a) from about 0.1% to about 30% by weight of an aluminum-containing antiperspirant active;
• (b) from about 0.01% to about 10% by weight of a stable pantothenic acid derivative having the formula:
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• wherein R1, R2 and R3 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C2-C20 hydrocarbons, C2-C20 carboxylic acid esters, and combinations thereof, wherein not more than two of R1, R2 and R3 are hydrogen;
• (c) from about 10% to about 99.89% by weight of a liquid carrier;
• (d) wherein said composition is stable after 24 hours at 85C., wherein stable means that said composition is substantially free of off-odor and free of undesirable visible crystals;
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• (e) wherein said pantothenic acid derivative is stable in the presence of said aluminum-containing antiperspirant active.

A method for softening hair and reducing the need for underarm shaving comprising the step of providing a topical leave-on composition wherein said composition comprises:

• (a) from about 0.01% to about 10% by weight of a stable pantothenic acid having the formula:
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• wherein R1, R2 and R3 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C2-C20 hydrocarbons, C2-C20 carboxylic acid esters, and combinations thereof;
• (b) from about 10% to about 99.89% by weight of a liquid carrier;
• (c) wherein said composition is stable after 24 hours at 85C., wherein stable means that said composition is substantially free of off-odor and free of undesirable visible crystals;
• (d) wherein said composition has a pH of from about 2.0 to about 5.0 and are intended solely for leave-on application;
• and
• (e) wherein said pantothenic acid is stable in said composition.