| abstract |
A low residue, stable antiperspirant and/or deodorant composition is disclosed which comprises: (a) a dimethicone/vinyldimethicone crosspolymer composition made by reacting a polymethylhydrogensiloxane with an alpha, omega-divinylpolydimethyl siloxane for which the dimethicone/vinyldimethicone crosspolymer composition is used at a concentration of 4-10% in cyclomethicone; (b) polyethylene beads having a density in the range of 0.91- 0.98 grams/cm3 and a particle size in the range of 5-40 microns, wherein the polyethylene beads are used in an amount of at least 2% by weight based on the total weight of the composition; (c) a volatile silicone; (d) an emollient or mixture of two or more emollients; and (e) an effective amount of an antiperspirant active material. |