PERSONAL CARE DEODORANT PRODUCT VOID OF ENDOCRINE DISTRUPTING CHEMICALS

Abstract

A personal care deodorant and/or antiperspirant product substantially void of any endocrine disrupting chemicals, and a method of making the same. Embodiments of the deodorant include one or more of the following: a skin conditioning agent, an emollient, a nonaqueous viscosity increasing agent, a surfactant/emulsifying agent, an absorbent, a soothing agent, a deodorant agent, a viscosity-controlling agent, and a scent.

Claims

1. A personal care deodorant product substantially void of any endocrine disrupting chemicals, the personal care deodorant product comprising: a skin conditioning agent substantially void of any endocrine disrupting chemicals; an emollient substantially void of any endocrine disrupting chemicals; a nonaqueous viscosity increasing agent substantially void of any endocrine disrupting chemicals; an aqueous viscosity increasing agent substantially void of any endocrine disrupting chemicals; a surfactant/emulsifying agent substantially void of any endocrine disrupting chemicals; an absorbent substantially void of any endocrine disrupting chemicals; a soothing agent substantially void of any endocrine disrupting chemicals; a deodorant agent substantially void of any endocrine disrupting chemicals; a viscosity-controlling agent substantially void of any endocrine disrupting chemicals; and a scent substantially void of any endocrine disrupting chemicals.

2. The personal care deodorant product of claim 1, wherein the skin conditioning agent is selected from a group consisting of: caprylic/capric triglyceride, aloe vera, allantonin, rose hip oil, beta glucan, bamboo extract, carrot cells, glycoproteins, cucumber fruit extract, grape seed extract, hyaluronic acid, mulberry root, rosemary, sage, vitamin A, and White tea extract.

3. The personal care deodorant product of claim 1, wherein the emollient is selected from a group consisting of: Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, hemp seed oil, jojoba oil, green tea, keratin protein, oat amino acids, and sunflower oil.

4. The personal care deodorant product of claim 1, wherein the nonaqueous viscosity-increasing agent is selected from group consisting of: Euphorbia cerifera (Candelilla) wax, polyethylenes, trihydroxystearin, organoclays, and fumed silica.

5. The personal care deodorant product of claim 1, wherein the aqueous viscosity-increasing agent is selected from the group consisting of: cellulose gum, guar gum, xanthan gum, hydroxyethylcellulose, methylcellulose, polyethylene glycols, clays.

6. The personal care deodorant product of claim 1, wherein the surfactant/emulsifying agent is selected from the group consisting of: Cera alba wax (beeswax), sulfate, sulfonate, phosphate, and carboxylates, ammonium lauryl sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), alkyl-ether sulfates, sodium laureth sulfate, sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES), sodium myreth sulfate, sodium stearate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, cocamidopropyl betaine, Lauryl glucoside, Glyceryl laurate, Cocamide MEA, and cocamide DEA.

7. The personal care deodorant product of claim 1, wherein the absorbent is selected from a group consisting of: Zea mays (corn) starch, arrowroot powder, sodium stearate, sodium bicarbonate, charcoal, and dextrin.

8. The personal care deodorant product of claim 1, wherein the soothing agent is selected from a group consisting of: Maranta arundinacea (arrowroot) powder, caprylic/capric triglyceride, aloe vera, allantonin, rose hip oil, beta glucan, bamboo extract, carrot cells, glycoproteins, cucumber fruit extract, grape seed extract, hyaluronic acid, mulberry root, rosemary, sage, vitamin A, and White tea extract.

9. The personal care deodorant product of claim 1, wherein the deodorant agent is selected from a group consisting of: sodium bicarbonate and sodium stearate.

10. The personal care deodorant product of claim 1, wherein the viscosity-controlling agent is selected from a group consisting of: Butyrospermum parkii (Shea) butter, cera alba wax (beeswax), sulfate, sulfonate, phosphate, and carbo, xylates, ammonium lauryl sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate (sodium dodecyl sulfate, SLS, or SDS, alkyl-ether sulfates sodium laureth sulfate (sodium lauryl ether sulfate or SLES), and sodium myreth sulfate, sodium stearate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, cocamidopropyl betaine, Lauryl glucoside, Glyceryl laurate, Cocamide MEA, and cocamide DEA.

11. The personal care deodorant product of claim 1, wherein the scent is selected from a group consisting of: currant, Essential oils, fruit extract, fruit oil, flower oil, flower powder, flower extract

12. The personal care deodorant product of claim 1, wherein the scent is selected from a group consisting of: Citrus paradisi (grapefruit), Essential oils, fruit extract, fruit oil, flower oil, flower powder, and flower extract.

13. The personal care deodorant product of claim 1 which, when applied to an underarm area of a user, reduces or eliminates body odor in the underarm area of the user.

14. The personal care deodorant product of claim 1 which, when applied to an underarm area of a user, reduces or eliminates perspiration in the underarm area of the user.

15. The personal care deodorant product of claim 1 substantially void of parabens.

16. The personal care deodorant product of claim 1 substantially void of aluminum.

17. The personal care deodorant product of claim 1 substantially void of triclosan.

18. The personal care deodorant product of claim 1 substantially void of phthalates.

19. The personal care deodorant product of claim 1 substantially void of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).

20. The personal care deodorant product of claim 1 substantially void of bisphenol A (BPA).

21. A method of manufacturing the personal care deodorant product substantially void of any endocrine disrupting chemicals in accordance with claim 1.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

[0017] Embodiments of the present invention are directed to personal care deodorant and anti-perspirant products that are void of and do not contain any endocrine disrupting chemicals, and a method of making the same. An embodiment of the personal care deodorant product can be used as an underarm deodorant to reduce/prevent body odor. An embodiment of the personal care anti-perspirant product can used to prevent perspiration, typically under the arm, thereby reducing/preventing the body odor resulting from underarm perspiration. Embodiments of the personal care deodorant/anti-perspirant product can be used as a substitute for traditional underarm deodorants that include chemicals that are known to have endocrine disrupting effects or are suspected of having endocrine disruptive effects.

[0018] The term “deodorant” will be used herein to refer collectively to personal care deodorant and antiperspirant products in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.

[0019] Embodiments of the deodorant include one or more of the following: a skin conditioning agent, an emollient, a nonaqueous viscosity increasing agent, an aqueous viscosity-increasing agent, a surfactant/emulsifying agent, an absorbent, a soothing agent, a deodorant agent, a viscosity-controlling agent, and a scent.

[0020] The skin conditioning agent is used to increase water content on surface of the skin. The skin conditioning agent can include caprylic/capric triglyceride, aloe vera, allantonin, rose hip oil, beta glucan, bamboo extract, carrot cells, glycoproteins, cucumber fruit extract, grape seed extract, hyaluronic acid, mulberry root, rosemary, sage, vitamin A, and White tea extract. Caprylic/capric triglyceride, aloe vera, allantonin, rose hip oil, beta glucan, bamboo extract, carrot cells, glycoproteins, cucumber fruit extract, grape seed extract, hyaluronic acid, mulberry root, rosemary, sage, vitamin A, and White tea extract are not known to have any endocrine disrupting effects.

[0021] The emollient is used to soften the skin and increase the moisture on the skin by reducing evaporation. The emollient can include oil from Cocos nucifera (coconut oil), hemp seed oil, jojoba oil, green tea, keratin protein, oat amino acids, and sunflower oil. Cocos nucifera, hemp seed oil, jojoba oil, green tea, keratin protein, oat amino acids, and sunflower oil are not known to have any endocrine disrupting effects.

[0022] The nonaqueous viscosity-increasing agent is used to thicken of the liquid (oil) portion of cosmetic formulations. The nonaqueous viscosity-increasing agent can include wax from Euphorbia cerifera (Candelilla), polyethylenes, trihydroxystearin, organoclays, fumed silica. Euphorbia cerifera (Candelilla) wax, polyethylenes, trihydroxystearin, organoclays, fumed silica are not known to have any endocrine disrupting effects.

[0023] The aqueous viscosity-increasing agent is used to thicken of the liquid (water) portion of cosmetic formulations. The aqueous viscosity-increasing agent can include cellulose gum, guar gum, xanthan gum, hydroxyethylcellulose, methylcellulose, polyethylene glycols, and clays. Cellulose gum, guar gum, xanthan gum, hydroxyethylcellulose, methylcellulose, polyethylene glycols, clays are not known to have any endocrine disrupting effects.

[0024] The surfactant/emulsifying agent is used to lower the surface tension between two liquids or a liquid and a solid. The surfactant/emulsifying agent can include wax from Cera alba (beeswax), sulfate, sulfonate, phosphate, and carboxylates, ammonium lauryl sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), alkyl-ether sulfates, sodium laureth sulfate, sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES), sodium myreth sulfate, sodium stearate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, cocamidopropyl betaine, Lauryl glucoside, Glyceryl laurate, Cocamide MEA, and cocamide DEA. Cera alba wax (beeswax), sulfate, sulfonate, phosphate, and carboxylates, ammonium lauryl sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), alkyl-ether sulfates, sodium laureth sulfate, sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES), sodium myreth sulfate, sodium stearate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, cocamidopropyl betaine, Lauryl glucoside, Glyceryl laurate, Cocamide MEA, and cocamide DEA are not known to have any endocrine disrupting effects.

[0025] The absorbent is used to absorb perspiration that can cause body odor, particularly in the underarm area. The absorbent can include starch from Zea mays (corn starch), arrowroot powder, sodium stearate, sodium bicarbonate, charcoal, and dextrin. Zea mays (corn starch), arrowroot powder, sodium stearate, sodium bicarbonate, charcoal, and dextrin are not known to have any endocrine disrupting effects.

[0026] The soothing agent is used to provide care to irritated or stressed skin or to reduce the potential for irritated or stressed skin. The soothing agent can include Maranta arundinacea (arrowroot) powder, caprylic/capric triglyceride, aloe vera, allantonin, rose hip oil, beta glucan, bamboo extract, carrot cells, glycoproteins, cucumber fruit extract, grape seed extract, hyaluronic acid, mulberry root, rosemary, sage, vitamin A, and White tea extract. Maranta arundinacea (arrowroot) powder, caprylic/capric triglyceride, aloe vera, allantonin, rose hip oil, beta glucan, bamboo extract, carrot cells, glycoproteins, cucumber fruit extract, grape seed extract, hyaluronic acid, mulberry root, rosemary, sage, vitamin A, and White tea extract are not known to have any endocrine disrupting effects.

[0027] The deodorant agent is used to reduce or eliminate body odor in and around the area where the deodorant is applied. The deodorant agent can include sodium bicarbonate and/or sodium stearate. Sodium bicarbonate and sodium stearis not known to have any endocrine disrupting effects.

[0028] The viscosity-controlling agent is used to control the thickness of aqueous and nonaqueous cosmetic formulation. The viscosity-controlling agent can include Butyrospermum parkii (Shea) butter, cera alba wax (beeswax), sulfate, sulfonate, phosphate, and carbo, xylates, ammonium lauryl sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate (sodium dodecyl sulfate, SLS, or SDS, alkyl-ether sulfates sodium laureth sulfate (sodium lauryl ether sulfate or SLES), and sodium myreth sulfate, sodium stearate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, cocamidopropyl betaine, Lauryl glucoside, Glyceryl laurate, Cocamide MEA, and cocamide DEA. Butyrospermum parkii (Shea) butter, cera alba wax (beeswax), sulfate, sulfonate, phosphate, and carbo, xylates, ammonium lauryl sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate (sodium dodecyl sulfate, SLS, or SDS, alkyl-ether sulfates sodium laureth sulfate (sodium lauryl ether sulfate or SLES), and sodium myreth sulfate, sodium stearate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, cocamidopropyl betaine, Lauryl glucoside, Glyceryl laurate, Cocamide MEA, and cocamide DEA are not known to have any endocrine disrupting effects.

[0029] Scent is used to give the product a pleasing smell and to mask any residual body odor that is not entirely eliminated by the deodorant agent. Scent can include currant, Citrus paradisi (grapefruit), Essential oils, fruit extract, fruit oil, flower oil, flower powder, flower extract. Currant, Citrus paradise, Essential oils, fruit extract, fruit oil, flower oil, flower powder, and flower extract are not known to have any endocrine disrupting effects.

[0030] Embodiments of the present invention do not include and are substantially void of parabens, aluminum, triclosan, phthalates, di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), bisphenol A (BPA).

[0031] Although the present invention and its advantages have been described in detail, it should be understood that various changes, substitutions and alterations can be made herein without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. Moreover, the scope of the present application is not intended to be limited to the particular embodiments of the process, machine, manufacture, composition of matter, means, methods and steps described in the specification. As one of ordinary skill in the art will readily appreciate from the disclosure of the present invention, processes, machines, manufacture, compositions of matter, means, methods, or steps, presently existing or later to be developed that perform substantially the same function or achieve substantially the same result as the corresponding embodiments described herein may be utilized according to the present invention. Accordingly, the appended claims are intended to include within their scope such processes, machines, manufacture, compositions of matter, means, methods, or steps.

[0032] We claim as follows: