| abstract |
A solid cosmetic surfactant composition comprising (i) insoluble fruit fiber, wherein the fruit fiber is obtained from melon or apple; (ii) synthetic surfactant; (iii) a hydrocolloid selected from the group consisting of cellulose, ethylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, methylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, carboxymethylcellulose, calcium carboxymethylcellulose, alginate, pectin, xanthan, tragacanth, and mixtures thereof; and (iv) a thickener selected from the group consisting of sodium polyacrylate, starch, and mixtures thereof, wherein the solid cosmetic surfactant composition is prepared by dehydrating a liquid composition comprising (i) a fruit pulp containing the fiber of insoluble fruit, wherein the fruit pulp is in an amount of 55 to 99% by weight and wherein the fruit pulp is melon pulp or apple pulp; (ii) synthetic surfactant in an amount of 0.9 to 40% by weight; (iii) hydrocolloid in an amount of 0.1 to 15% by weight; and (iv) a thickener selected from the group consisting of sodium polyacrylate, starch, and mixtures thereof, wherein the amounts are based on the combined total amount of pulp, synthetic surfactant, and hydrocolloid. |