Self-foaming cleanser
AssigneeChesebrough-Pond's USA Co., Division of Conopco, Inc.
InventorsAmy C. Zimmerman, David A. Rosser
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Abstract
A sprayable cosmetic product is provided that includes a clear bottle capable of withstanding at least 10 psig fitted with a spray nozzle, and a clear, single-phase cosmetic composition. The cosmetic composition will contain a hydrocarbon propellant and a concentrate which may contain .alpha.-olefin sulphonate salts, alkyl polyglucosides and betaines as well as mixtures thereof. Upon activation of the spray nozzle, a thick, creamy mousse is expressed. The cosmetic compositions preferably will have a pH ranging from about 3.0 to 6.5. Best aesthetic appeal is achieved with a red dye which has been stabilized with a UV absorbing agent.
Claims4
A sprayable cosmetic product comprising:
- (i) a clear bottle capable of withstanding at least 10 psig, the bottle including at an open mouth thereof a spray nozzle;
- (ii) a clear, single-phase cosmetic composition filling anywhere from 30 to 99% of the bottle, comprising:
- (a) from about 0.5 to about 10% by weight of a hydrocarbon propellant having a boiling point less than 50.degree. C.;
- (b) from about 0.001 to about 1% by weight of a water-soluble organic dye;
- (c) from about 0.5 to about 40% by weight of a surfactant;
- (d) from about 0.001 to about 5% by weight of a UV absorber in the 300 to 400 nm range ;
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- (e) from about 30 to about 98% by weight of water;
- wherein upon actuation of the spray nozzle, a creamy foam mousse is expressed from the bottle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.