| abstract |
The present invention relates to a cleansing composition that is free of sulfate and ethoxylated surfactant. Methods of making and using cleansing compositions are also described. The cleansing composition comprises (a) at least 3% by weight of a nonionic surfactant (s) that is not at least one fatty ester; (b) at least one fatty ester (s); (c) at least one non-ethoxylated, sulfate-free anionic surfactant (s); And (d) two or more thickeners. The cleansing composition exhibits excellent cleansing activity, imparts a pleasant conditioning benefit, and has the desired viscosity and foam characteristics. |