| abstract |
The present invention is in the field of antiperspirant compositions, in particular, compositions comprising antiperspirant actives. Disclosed is an antiperspirant composition comprising (i) lecithin; (ii) a non-ionic surfactant having a HLB value lower than 4.7 or higher than 8.6; (iii) at least one organic compound selected from fatty acid having 10-22 carbons, and fatty alcohol which is selected from oleyl alcohol, isostearyl alcohol, lanolin alcohol, heptanol, octanol, decanol, and nonanol; and (iv) a cosmetically acceptable carrier; wherein said composition comprises less than 30% of water; wherein said composition comprises at least 3% of said lecithin by weight of the composition. Also disclosed is a non-therapeutic method of reducing perspiration comprising a step of topical application of the antiperspirant composition. |