Antiperspirant compositions containing film-forming polymers
AssigneeThe Andrew Jergens Company
InventorsC. Shawn Murphy, Kristin Ann Boyle, Eric S. Abrutyn
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Abstract
Antiperspirant compositions for topical application are disclosed. These compositions show improved antiperspirant efficacy, while providing minimized skin residue as well as good skin feel when applied. These antiperspirant compositions comprise an effective amount of an antiperspirant active, from about 10% to about 60% of a topical carrier, and from about 0.5% to about 10% of a non-toxic, water-insoluble, occlusive film-forming polyester polymer.
Claims19
A topical antiperspirant composition comprising:
- (a) a safe and effective amount of an antiperspirant active;
- (b) from about 10% to about 60% of a topical carrier;
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- (c) from about 0.5% to about 10% of a non-toxic, water-insoluble, occlusive film-forming polyester polymer.
A method for minimizing perspiration in humans comprising topically applying an effective amount of an antiperspirant active to the body of said human together with a polyester film which acts as an occlusive agent for the antiperspirant active on the skin.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.