Waterless cleansing composition
AssigneePapa Soap LLC
InventorsRuslans Maidans, Alexey Rostovtsev, Tim Drennan
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Abstract
A rinse-free cleansing composition and method of use are disclosed. The composition comprises an aqueous carrier, a synergistic rheology system, an emollient, a mild surfactant, and a preservative system. The rheology system includes a cellulose derivative, a gum, and a film-forming polymer. Upon application to a surface, such as skin, and subsequent rubbing, the composition rapidly forms solid, peelable coagulants. These coagulants encapsulate and lift impurities, such as dirt and oils, and then detach from the surface without the need for rinsing with water or wiping with a towel, leaving the surface clean. The composition is formulated to be gentle, stable, and effective for waterless hygiene.
Claims14
A rinse-free cleansing composition comprising:
- (a) an aqueous carrier present in an amount of about 50% to about 90% by weight of the total composition;
- (b) a rheology system present in an amount of about 1% to about 12% by weight of the total composition, said rheology system comprising at least one hydroxyalkylcellulose derivative, at least one gum, and at least one film-forming polymer;
- (c) an emollient present in an amount of about 1% to about 15% by weight of the total composition;
- (d) a mild surfactant present in an amount of about 0.5% to about 6% by weight of the total composition;
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- (e) a preservative system;
- wherein the composition, when rubbed on a surface, rapidly forms a plurality of solid coagulants that encapsulate impurities and detach from the surface.
A method for cleaning a surface without rinsing, the method comprising the steps of:
- (a) applying a composition to the surface, said composition comprising:
- (i) an aqueous carrier;
- (ii) a rheology system comprising a hydroxyalkylcellulose derivative, a gum, and a film-forming polymer;
- (iii) an emollient;
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- (iv) a mild surfactant;
- (b) rubbing the composition on the surface for a period of time sufficient to form a plurality of solid, peelable coagulants with increased viscosity that encapsulate impurities from the surface;
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- (c) allowing the plurality of solid, peelable coagulants to lose cohesion and detach from the surface, thereby cleaning the surface.
A biodegradable, rinse-free cleansing composition formulated from naturally derived ingredients, comprising:
- (i) an aqueous carrier;
- (ii) a rheology system comprising a hydroxyalkylcellulose derivative, a natural gum, and a plant-derived starch;
- (iii) a plant-derived emollient;
- (iv) a naturally derived surfactant;
- and (e) a preservative system;
- wherein the composition forms a plurality of solid, biodegradable coagulants upon rubbing that encapsulate impurities and detach from the surface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.