| abstract |
Disclosed are antiperspirant stick compositions that exhibit substantially less visible residue (whitening) upon application to the skin or after drying and which exhibit improved aesthetics and superior cosmetic properties. The compositions include a non-liquid organic ester emollient with a melting point between about 25° C. and about 60° C. (preferably isostearyl behenate); and an inert polymeric material (preferably a low molecular weight polyethylene; in addition to (a) a volatile (for example, cyclomethicone), (b) a non-volatile liquid emollient; (c) a gelling agent (for example, stearyl alcohol and hydrogenated castor oil); (d) at least one active antiperspirant material (for example, particulate antiperspirant aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex salts); and (e) optionally other antiperspirant stick compatible materials. |