Composition for a clear cosmetic stick

A method for making a clear cosmetic stick, comprising:

• providing a polyhydric alcohol and a deodorant active material and mixing the polyhydric alcohol with the deodorant active material together to form a deodorant active mixture;
• adding a soap, gel forming agent to the deodorant mixture to form a gelled mixture;
• adding one or more of a branched chain fatty acid surfactant and a straight chain alcohol surfactant to the gelled mixture to impart clarity to the mixture for a time period of at least 12 months at temperatures of up to 5 to 45 degrees Centigrade;
• adding sodium hydroxide to the clarified mixture;
• and
• pouring the clarified mixture into a container to impart a clear stick conformation to the clarified mixture.

A method for stabilizing clarity in a clear cosmetic stick, comprising:

• providing ingredients effective for making a clear cosmetic stick;
• preparing a mixture comprising one or more of a branched chain fatty acid surfactant and a straight chain alcohol surfactant;
• and
• adding the mixture to the ingredients in a concentration effective to stabilize clarity of the clear cosmetic stick for at least about 12 months at temperatures as high as 45 degrees Centigrade.