| abstract |
Compositions for topical application to skin are provided wherein greasy, occlusive viscous bases are made non-greasy while remaining occlusive. The compositions comprise a mixture of from about 40 to 90%, and preferably from about 60 to 90%, by weight of a greasy viscous base and from about 10 to 60%, and preferably from about 10 to 40%, by weight of a solid, nonirritating ointment forming powder having a number average maximum dimension of less than about 30 microns. Said viscous base is substantially nonabsorbed by said powder at temperatures below about 50 DEG C. Other ingredients such as colorants, consistency modifiers, medicaments, etc. may optionally be added to the compositions. |