abstract |
The present invention relates to a stable dispersoidal liquid soap cleansing composition comprising: A. from about 5% to about 20% by weight of potassium fatty acid soap; B. from about 2.5% to about 18% C8-C22 free fatty acid; wherein said fatty acid has an Iodine Value of from zero to about 15; and a titer of from about 44 to about 70; C. from about 55% to about 90% water; and po0 D. from about 0.1% to about 4% of a stabilizer selected from the group consisting of: from about 0.1% to about 2.0% of an electrolyte; and from 0% to about 2.0% of a polymeric thickener; and mixtures thereof; and wherein said soap and said free fatty acid have a weight ratio of about 1:0.5 to about 1:1; and wherein said liquid has an initial viscosity of from about 4,000 cps to about 100,000 cps and a cycle viscosity of from about 10,000 cps to about 100,000 cps. |