| abstract |
The present invention provides a composition comprising an acceptable diluent or carrier and high surface area zinc oxide, having a surface area between 30 m<2>/g and 100 m<2>/g and a particle size between 0.1 and 200 mu m, said high surface area zinc oxide being present in an amount sufficient to absorb odour. The compositions may be for cosmetic or oral use and may be used to treat bad breath and body odour in humans. |