| abstract |
Disclosed are antiperspirant compositions which comprise from about 0.1 % to about 50 % by weight of solubilized antiperspirant active (e.g., aluminum containing materials or aluminum-zirconium containing materials), and from about 0.1 % to about 99.9 % by weight of a liquid polyol having at least 2 hydroxyl groups, liquid polyol having adjacent hydroxy-substituted carbon atoms at the α and β positions of the liquid polyol but not more than 4 adjacent hydroxy-substituted carbon atoms in the liquid polyol, wherein the liquid polyol conforms to formula (I) wherein R is an amide, ester, alkyl, ether or silicone and contains at least 3 adjacent atoms selected from the group consisting of carbon, non-hydroxy oxygen, nitrogen, silicone and combinations thereof, and wherein the liquid polyol has a C log P value of from about -4.0 to about 2.0. These antiperspirant compositions and corresponding methods of application provide improved antiperspirant efficacy, cosmetics, and mildness. These compositions can also be used as base or intermediate materials to formulate other antiperspirant product forms providing similar performance benefits. |