| abstract |
A cleansing composition, suited for personal cleansing comprises:- <SL COMPACT=COMPACT> <LI>(i) a mild surfactant system comprising in the range from about 0.1 to 20% w/w of the total composition; <LI>(ii) a humectant system comprising in the range from about 0.1 to 20% w/w of the total composition; <LI>(iii) from 0.1 to 10% w/w of the total composition of one or more glyceryl ester(s); and <LI>(iv) a thickening system comprising in the range from 0.1 to 5% w/w of the total composition. </SL> Preferably, the surfactant system comprises 3 different surfactants. Preferred glyceryl esters include glyceryl oleate, glyceryl laurate, glycereth-2-cocoate, PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate and/or PEG-6 caprylic/capryl glycerides. Preferred humectants include urea, glycerin, sorbitol, polyglycerol, sodium PCA, natural betaine and/or lactate salts. Preferred thickeners include sodium magnesium silicate, aluminium magnesium silicate and/or organic gums. The composition optimises the properties of mildness, skin moisturising, lather and consistency. |