| abstract |
A method for providing a germicidal benefit to a skin or mucosal surface whilst promoting the growth of commensal bacteria; the method comprising the step of: contacting a topical surface upon which the presence of one or more undesired pathogens are known or suspected, with a composition comprising: a) from 0.1 wt% to 10 wt% betaine surfactant, b) from 0.1 wt% to 10 wt% lactic acid, c) from 0.1 wt% to 20 wt% polyhydric C2-C6 alcohol, d) from 0 wt% to 10 wt% alkyl polyethoxy carboxylate, e) from 0.1 wt% to 10 wt% alkyl polyethoxy amide, f) >10 wt% alkyl ether sulphate, g) water, h) a pH of 3.8-4.5, i) 10-20 wt% surfactant, and j) from 0 wt% to 10 wt% metal salt. |