A process for preparing light-colored aqueous surfactant compositions containing 10% by weight to 60% by weight, based on the total composition, of one or more alpha-sulfo fatty acid disalts (A) of general formula (I),
R.sup.1CH(SO.sub.3M.sup.1)COOM.sup.2  (I), in which radical R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl radical having 6 to 18 carbon atoms and radicals M.sup.1 and M.sup.2, independently, are selected from the group comprising H, Li, Na, K, Ca/2, Mg/2, ammonium, and alkanolamines, and water, in which fatty acids of the general formula (Ia),
R.sup.2CH.sub.2COOH  (Ia) in which radical R.sup.2 is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl radical having 6 to 18 carbon atoms, (i) are subjected to sulfonation with gaseous sulfur trioxide, (ii) the acidic sulfonation product is neutralized, and then (iii) is subjected to bleaching with hydrogen peroxide at a pH above 7 in a temperature range of 80 to 95° C. in the presence of 50 to 500 ppm, based on the total composition of a stabilizer selected from the group comprising magnesium oxide, magnesium salts, water glass, nitrilotriacetic acid, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, gluconic acid, and salts thereof.

A process for preparing light-colored aqueous surfactant compositions containing 10% by weight to 60% by weight, based on the total composition, of one or more alpha-sulfo fatty acid disalts (A) of general formula (I),
R.sup.1CH(SO.sub.3M.sup.1)COOM.sup.2  (I), in which radical R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl radical having 6 to 18 carbon atoms and radicals M.sup.1 and M.sup.2, independently, are selected from the group comprising H, Li, Na, K, Ca/2, Mg/2, ammonium, and alkanolamines, and water, in which fatty acids of the general formula (Ia),
R.sup.2CH.sub.2COOH  (Ia) in which radical R.sup.2 is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl radical having 6 to 18 carbon atoms, (i) are subjected to sulfonation with gaseous sulfur trioxide, (ii) the acidic sulfonation product is neutralized, and then (iii) is subjected to bleaching with hydrogen peroxide at a pH above 7 in a temperature range of 80 to 95° C. in the presence of 50 to 500 ppm, based on the total composition of a stabilizer selected from the group comprising magnesium oxide, magnesium salts, water glass, nitrilotriacetic acid, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, gluconic acid, and salts thereof.

The invention provides a composition including a succulent extract and an alginic acid component consisting of alginic acid and/or one or more salts thereof, wherein the succulent extract is present in an amount in a range from 0.1 wt % to 1000 wt % relative to the alginic acid component, both on a dry basis.

This application relates to a razor cartridge including a housing and a skin engaging member, the skin engaging member including a superabsorbent polymer, wherein the superabsorbent polymer is a swellable carrier being loaded with one or more skin active agents.

This application relates to a razor cartridge including a housing and a skin engaging member, the skin engaging member including a superabsorbent polymer, wherein the superabsorbent polymer is a swellable carrier being loaded with one or more skin active agents.

A rheological solid composition comprising a crystallizing agent and an aqueous phase.

A rheological solid shave composition. The rheological solid shave composition has a crystallizing agent, an active and an aqueous phase.

A rheological solid shave composition. The rheological solid shave composition has a crystallizing agent, an active and an aqueous phase.

A rheological solid composition comprising a crystallizing agent and an aqueous phase.

A method of removing hair from an underarm comprising the steps of applying an antiperspirant or deodorant composition to the underarm and shaving the underarm with a razor; wherein said antiperspirant or deodorant composition comprises a component selected from the group consisting of an antiperspirant active, a deodorant active, an odor masking fragrance, and combinations thereof; and wherein the composition comprises from about 3% to about 20%, by weight of the composition, of a blend of a nonvolatile, low viscosity silicone emollient and a high molecular weight silicone polymer.