QUICK DISSOLVING, MILD, NATURAL AND SUSTAINABLE POWDER CLEANSING COMPOSITIONS FOR PERSONAL CARE FORMULATIONS

Abstract

The present invention relates to mild, natural and sustainable powder cleansing composition which dissolves quickly in water providing excellent process ease to the consumer, to form a ready to use, homogenous personal care cleansing formulations. The personal care cleansing compositions of the present invention comprising blend of N-acyl glutamates and O-acyl isethionates, one or more co-surfactants, suspending agent and organic acid and when shaken with water at room temperature by the consumer, quickly dissolves over a period of less than 15 seconds to form ready to use cleansing compositions.

Claims

1. A mild, natural and sustainable powder cleansing composition comprising blend of N-acyl glutamates and O-acyl isethionates, one or more co-surfactants, suspending agent and organic acid, such that said composition dissolves in water in less than 15 seconds to form a homogenous personal care cleansing formulation.

2. The powder cleansing composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein said blend of N-acyl glutamates and O-acyl isethionates is a blend of N-acyl glutamate of Formula I, and O-acyl isethionates of Formula II ##STR00008## wherein, R is selected from C.sub.5 to C.sub.22 alkyl group, saturated or unsaturated, M is a cation selected from Li.sup.+, Na.sup.+, K.sup.+, NH.sub.4.sup.+ and a quaternary ammonium cation derived from tertiary amines.

3. The powder cleansing composition as claimed in claim 2, wherein said composition is prepared by a process comprising steps of: A) reacting more than one equivalence of fatty acid chloride with alkali metal or ammonium salts of hydroxyalkyl sulphonates to prepare compounds of Formula II, B) reacting the product of step (A), which contains the remainder fatty acid chloride, with glutamic acid in the presence of a base under typical aqueous Schotten Baumann reaction conditions to form compounds of Formula I; and C) blending N-acyl glutamate of Formula I, and O-acyl isethionates of Formula II with one or more co-surfactants, suspending agent and organic acid wherein the pH of the powder cleansing composition is 5.0 to 7.0.

4. The powder cleansing composition as claimed in claim 2, wherein the blend of N-acyl glutamate of Formula I, and O-acyl isethionates of Formula II is present in an amount of 35 to 90% by weight.

5. The powder cleansing composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein one or more co-surfactants are selected from N-acyl glycinate, N-acyl sarcosinate, N-acyl taurate, alkyl amidopropyl sulfobetaines, sulfosuccinates, alkyl betaines, alkyl amidopropyl betaines, and alkyl sulfates.

6. The powder cleansing composition as claimed in claim 5, wherein one or more co-surfactants are present in an amount of 5 to 45% by weight of the total composition.

7. The powder cleansing composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein said organic acid is selected from benzoic acid, dehydroacetic acid and sorbic acid or salt thereof.

8. The powder cleansing composition as claimed in claim 7, wherein said organic acid is present in the amount of 4 to 12% by weight of the total composition.

9. The powder cleansing composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein said suspending agents are selected from hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, guar gum, gum acacia, gum tragacanth, and xanthan gum.

10. The powder cleansing composition as claimed in claim 9, wherein said suspending agents are present in an amount of 3 to 11% by weight of the total composition.

11. The powder cleansing composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein said composition further comprises fragrance, colour and personal care additives.

12. The powder cleansing composition as claimed in claim 1, wherein said personal care formulation is selected from body wash, face wash, facial foam, hand wash, hand foam, shampoo, shower gel, and shaving foam.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACCOMPANYING FIGURES

[0033] FIG. 1 illustrates the foam height of the powder hand wash cleansing compositions of the present invention (Example 2) and hand wash cleansing composition of comparative example 1A.

[0034] FIG. 2 illustrates the foaming properties of compositions of Example 3 and comparative example 3A.

[0035] FIG. 3 illustrates the scale for sensory performance.

[0036] FIG. 4 illustrates the comparison of sensory evaluation immediately after drying of hand wash cleansing composition of present invention (Example 2) and Godrej Protekt Mr. Magic Powder composition (Comparative Example 1B).

[0037] FIG. 5 illustrates the comparison of moisturization study of hand wash cleansing composition of present invention (Example 2) and Godrej Protekt Mr. Magic Powder composition (Comparative Example 1B).

[0038] FIG. 6 illustrates the comparison of mildness immediately after drying the hand wash cleansing composition of present invention (Example 2) and Godrej Protekt Mr. Magic Powder composition (Comparative Example 1B).

[0039] FIG. 7 illustrates the Zein score of the compositions of example 4 and comparative example 4A.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0040] The present invention provides powder cleansing compositions that are prepared by the blend of N-acyl glutamates and O-acyl isethionates, one or more co-surfactants, suspending agent and organic acid. These powder compositions also help in reducing water wastage, avoiding the use of excessive plastic hence being ecofriendly and mild to skin without compromising cleansing action.

[0041] The inventors of the present invention have designed powder cleansing compositions comprising of the blend of N-acyl glutamate of Formula I, and O-acyl isethionates of Formula II;

##STR00002## [0042] wherein, [0043] R is selected from C.sub.5 to C.sub.22 alkyl group, saturated or unsaturated, [0044] M is a cation selected from Li.sup.+, Na.sup.+, K.sup.+, NH.sub.4.sup.+ or a quaternary ammonium cation derived from tertiary amines; [0045] prepared by the process comprising steps of [0046] A) reacting more than one equivalence of fatty acid chloride with alkali metal or ammonium salts of hydroxyalkyl sulphonates to prepare compounds of Formula II, [0047] B) reacting the product of step (A) (containing the remainder fatty acid chloride) with glutamic acid in the presence of a base under typical aqueous Schotten Baumann reaction conditions to form compounds of Formula I. [0048] and is blended with one or more co-surfactants, suspending agent and organic acid.

[0049] The pH of the said powder cleansing compositions is 5.0 to 7.0.

[0050] The blend of N-acyl glutamate of Formula I, and O-acyl isethionates of Formula II is present in the amount between 35 to 90% by weight.

[0051] The inventors of the present invention have unexpectedly found that powder blends of N-acyl glutamate and O-acyl isethionates prepared as per the process of Koshti et. al with one or more cosurfactants, suspending agent and organic acid results in a powder cleansing composition which is mild, natural, sustainable and dissolves quickly in water to create various personal cleansing compositions. Thus, the present invention provides a novel quick dissolving powder cleansing compositions which are mild, natural and sustainable which when mixed with water at room temperature dissolves in less than 15 seconds to form a homogenous personal care cleansing formulation bringing lots of ease and excellent experience to the consumers at the time of dissolving. The composition of the present invention shows synergistic effect when N-acyl glutamate and O-acyl isethionate are combined with one or more co-surfactants. N-acyl glutamate and O-acyl isethionate along with co-surfactant, surprisingly shows enhanced foaming properties, as evident from FIG. 2. Also, the mildness of reconstituted powder composition is enhanced in presence of co-surfactant along with N-acyl glutamate and O-acyl isethionates when compared to reconstituted compositions that are devoid of co-surfactants. The same is evident from FIG. 7.

[0052] Gums and suspending agents are used in present invention to form gel composition or play role in building viscosity of personal care formulations and generally takes time to solubilize or tend to form agglomerate in such formulations. Suspending agents when used with blend of N-acyl glutamate and O-acyl isethionate along with organic acid surprisingly dissolves quickly and does not form any agglomerates during or post dissolution.

[0053] Accordingly, the present invention provides a powder cleansing composition comprising: blend of N-acyl glutamate of Formula I, and O-acyl isethionates of Formula II

##STR00003## [0054] wherein, [0055] R is selected from C.sub.5 to C.sub.22 alkyl group, saturated or unsaturated, [0056] M is a cation selected from Li.sup.+, Na.sup.+, K.sup.+, NH.sub.4.sup.+ or a quaternary ammonium cation derived from tertiary amines; [0057] prepared by the process comprising steps of [0058] A) reacting more than one equivalence of fatty acid chloride with alkali metal or ammonium salts of hydroxyalkyl sulphonates to prepare compounds of Formula II, [0059] B) reacting the product of step (A) (containing the remainder fatty acid chloride) with glutamic acid in the presence of a base under typical aqueous Schotten Baumann reaction conditions to form compounds of Formula I. [0060] and [0061] C) blending one or more surfactants, suspending agent and organic acids.

[0062] The novel powder cleansing compositions of the present invention possess high dissolution rates in water, providing excellent process ease to the consumers at the time of use. In addition to the above-mentioned properties, the powder cleansing compositions of the present invention, also have high % natural index and high % sustainability quotient.

[0063] The powder compositions of the present invention perfectly address the need of the marketplace to provide waterless, solid cleansing compositions which are easily processable at consumer's end when mixed with water to form homogenous personal care cleansing formulations like body wash, face wash, facial foam, hand wash, hand foam, shampoo, shower gel, shaving foam etc.

[0064] The co-surfactant(s) suitable for the present invention are selected from amphoteric, and anionic surfactants in addition to O-acyl isethionates and N-acyl glutamates, and mixtures thereof. These surfactants are explained in detail as follows.

Amphoteric Surfactants

[0065] Amphoteric surfactants which can be used in this invention include at least one acid group. This may be a carboxylic or a sulphonic acid group. They include quaternary nitrogen and therefore are quaternary amido acids. They generally include an alkyl or alkenyl group of 7 to 18 carbon atoms and comply with general structural formula:

##STR00004## [0066] where R.sup.1 is alkyl or alkenyl of 7 to 18 carbon atoms; [0067] R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each independently alkyl, hydroxyalkyl or carboxyalkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms; [0068] n is 2 to 4; [0069] m is 0 to 1; [0070] X is alkylene of 1 to 3 carbon atoms optionally substituted with hydroxyl, and [0071] Y is CO.sub.2 or SO.sub.3

[0072] Examples of suitable amphoteric surfactants are alkyl betaines; amidoalkyl betaines; amphocarboxylate derivatives such as (mono or di) alkylamphoacetate; and amidoalkyl sultaines. Cocamidopropyl betaine commercially available as Galaxy CAPB SB, lauramidopropyl betaine commercially available as Galaxy LAPB, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine commercially available as Galaxy CAPSB, laurylamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, lauryl betaine, and lauryl hydroxysultaine, are particularly useful and preferred amphoteric surfactants for the present invention. If required coco-betaine commercially available as Galaxy CB can also be used in combination.

Anionic Surfactants

[0073] Anionic surfactants which can be used in this invention include alkyl sulfate. Among the alkyl sulfates are those having the formula: ROSO.sub.3M and wherein R is an alkyl or alkenyl having 8 to 18 carbons, preferably 12 to 18 carbons, and more preferably 12 to 14 carbons; and M is a cation such as sodium, potassium, ammonium or substituted ammonium ion. The preferred anionic surfactant is sodium lauryl sulfate.

[0074] Other anionic surfactants which can be used include aliphatic sulfonates, such as a primary alkane (e.g., C.sub.8-C.sub.22) sulfonates, primary alkane (e.g., C.sub.8-C.sub.22) disulfonate, C.sub.8-C.sub.22 alkene sulfonate, C.sub.8-C.sub.22 hydroxyalkane sulfonate or alkyl glyceryl ether sulfonate (AGS); or an aromatic sulfonate such as alkyl benzene sulfonate.

[0075] Alkyl sulfosuccinates and ethoxylated alkyl sulfosuccinates (including mono- and dialkyl, e.g., C.sub.6-C.sub.22 sulfosuccinates) those can be used in the present invention are as disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate commercially available as Galaxy LSS.

[0076] Other anionic surfactants also include range of amino acid surfactants such N-acyl sarcosinates, N-acyl taurates, N-acyl glycinates N-acyl alaninates and surfactants like glucose carboxylates, alkyl ether carboxylates, alkyl amphoacetates, and mixture thereof.

[0077] The glycinate surfactant useful in present invention conforms generally to structural formula

##STR00005##

[0078] where R is alkyl or alkenyl of 5 to 22 carbon atoms or mixture of both, M is a cation selected from Li.sup.+, Na.sup.+, K.sup.+, NH.sub.4.sup.+ or a quaternary ammonium cation derived from tertiary amines. Preferred N-acyl glycinates are sodium cocoyl glycinate or sodium lauroyl glycinate. One of the commercially available glycinate surfactant is with trade name Galsoft SCG.

[0079] The taurate surfactants useful in present invention are salts of fatty acid amides of N-methyltaurine. They conform generally to structural formula

##STR00006##

[0080] where R is alkyl or alkenyl of 5 to 22 carbon atoms or mixture of both, M is a cation selected from Li.sup.+, Na.sup.+, K.sup.+, NH.sub.4.sup.+ or a quaternary ammonium cation derived from tertiary amines. The most preferred taurate are sodium methyl cocoyl taurate or sodium methyl lauroyl taurate. One of the commercially available taurate surfactant is with the trade name Galsoft SCT.

[0081] The sarcosinate surfactants useful in present invention are N-acyl sarcosinates which are obtained from reaction of fatty acid with sarcosine. They conform generally to structural formula

##STR00007##

[0082] where R is alkyl or alkenyl of 5 to 22 carbon atoms or mixture of both, M is a cation selected from Li.sup.+, Na.sup.+, K.sup.+, NH.sub.4.sup.+ or a quaternary ammonium cation derived from tertiary amines. The most preferred sarcosinate are sodium lauoryl sarcosinate and/or sodium cocoyl sarcosinate. One of the commercially available sarcosinate surfactant is with trade name Galsoft NaLS.

[0083] According to a preferred embodiment one or more cosurfactants are present in an amount greater than 5% by weight, preferably 5-45% by weight and are selected from N-acyl glycinate, N-acyl sarcosinate, N-acyl taurate, alkyl amidopropyl sulfobetaines, sulfosuccinates, alkyl betaines, alkyl amidopropyl betaines, alkyl sulfates and alkyl ether sulfates.

Suspending Agents

[0084] Suspending agent suitable for the present invention is selected from long chain polymeric molecules like hydroxy ethyl cellulose, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose and hydroxypropylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose. Also, other suitable suspending agents are natural gums like guar gum, gum acacia, xanthan gum, gum tragacanth and so on. The suspending agents are present in an amount between 3-11% by weight of the total composition.

[0085] The preferred suspending agents which can be part of compositions of present invention described herewith are from group of polymers from natural origin in chemically modified or unmodified forms. Polygalactomannas are widely used as suspending agents. These are polysaccharides composed principally of galactose and mannose units and are usually found in the endosperm of leguminous seeds such as guar, locust bean, honey locust, flame tree. The polygalactomannans may be used in either their natural form or may be substituted with one or more functional groups. The most commonly used polygalactomannan is guar gum. The present invention may also contain Xanthan gum which is a fermentation product prepared by action of the bacteria of the genus Xanthomonas upon carbohydrates. Four species of Xanthomonas, X. Campestris, X. phaseoli, X. malvocearum, and X. carotal are reported in the literature to be the most efficient gum producers. Although the exact chemical structure is not determined, it is generally accepted to be a heteropolysaccharide with a molecular weight of several million.

[0086] The suspending agents may be from group of synthetic and natural polymeric carbohydrates and derivatives. Examples of such materials include starch, modified starch, and mixtures.

Organic Acids or Preservatives

[0087] Preservatives suitable for the present invention is selected from carboxylic acid (in free acid form) or their salts chosen from salts of benzoic acid, propionic acid, salicylic acid, sorbic acid, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, dehydroacetic acid, formic acid, p-methoxybenzoic acid, acetic acid, or 10-undecylenic acid, lactic acid, undecenoic acid, glycolic acid, maleic acid, malic acid, citric acid, gluconic acid and their salts. The carboxylic acid component preferably comprises benzoic acid salts and/or sorbic acid salts, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate being most preferred. The organic acid is present in an amount 4 to 12% by weight of the total composition.

Optional Ingredients

[0088] In addition to the amphoteric and/or anionic surfactants, suspending agent and organic acids, the aqueous cleansing compositions of the present invention can optionally comprise of one or more cationic surfactants. Many cationic surfactants are known in the art and almost any of the cationic surfactants is suitable for optional use in the present invention.

[0089] The powder cleansing composition may contain various conditioning agents, fragrances, colour, benefit agents, and other personal care additives known in the art.

[0090] The powder cleansing composition may contain chelating agents like Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid or its Sodium salt, Disodium Etidronate, Sodium Gluconate, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate.

[0091] The novel powder cleansing compositions of the present invention are natural and sustainable, quick dissolving in water hence providing excellent process ease to the consumer while making various personal cleansing formulations. The compositions are mild, foaming and capable of moisturization as well.

[0092] The performance characteristics of the present novel powder cleansing compositions are explained as below.

Moisturization:

[0093] The powder cleansing compositions advantageously provide enhanced moisturization. Hand wash composition of the present invention (Example 2) shows a significant improvement in the hydration levels of skin as compared to market product Godrej Protekt Mr. Magic Powder composition.

Sensory Benefits:

[0094] Sensory Evaluation is defined as A scientific discipline used to evoke, measure, analyze, and interpret those responses to products that are perceived by the senses of sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing (Stone and Sidel 1993).

[0095] Unlike GB 2523337, novel compositions of present invention also provide excellent skin sensorial properties.

Mildness:

[0096] Powder cleansing compositions of the current invention is extremely mild to skin and hair. It provides efficient cleansing without having any harmful effect on skin proteins and lipids. Example 2 demonstrates extremely mild behaviour of powder cleansing composition when compared with Godrej magic hand wash available in the market Example 1B.

Foaming:

[0097] Despite the excellent moisturization properties of the powder cleansing compositions of the present invention, it also demonstrates good creamy lather. In general, the amount of foam generated by a cleansing composition is directly related to its perceived cleansing efficacy. The greater is the volume of foam produced and the greater is the stability of the foam; the more efficient is the perceived cleansing action. Surprisingly, it has been found that the powder cleansing compositions of the present invention exhibit better foam behaviour than the compositions mentioned in GB2523337 Murray et al. The presence of an excellent foaming effect in powder cleansing composition and its dilution was demonstrated by foam measurements (Hart De George method) in the experimental section.

Advantages of the Invention

[0098] 1. Novel Powder cleansing compositions of the present invention dissolve quickly in water in less than 15 seconds to form homogenous formulations. [0099] 2. The powder cleansing compositions of the present invention are quick dissolving with the help of hand shaking and doesn't require any equipment or mechanical stirring to form various personal cleansing formulations. [0100] 3. The powder cleansing composition of the present invention provides excellent formulation experience to the consumer when mixed with water to form ready to use aqueous cleansing compositions. [0101] 4. The novel powder cleaning compositions of the present invention are mild and sustainable which reduces water wastage and excessive use of plastic. [0102] 5. The novel powder cleansing compositions of the present invention have high naturality index which provide highly natural personal care cleansing composition having more than 70% naturalness as per ISO section 5.2.2 of ISO 16128-2. [0103] 6. Powder cleansing compositions of the present invention have very good foam profile, suitable personal care cleansing formulations. [0104] 7. The novel powder cleansing compositions of the present invention are prepared using super mild surfactants and shows very good moisturization and sensorial properties on skin and hair.

EXAMPLES

[0105] The present invention is now described by way of working non-limiting illustrative examples. These examples are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

[0106] Preservative: Sodium Benzoate Powder, procured from s-d fine-chem limited. Sodium Dehydroacetate Powder, procured from Connect Chemicals India Pvt Ltd.

[0107] pH Adjusting Ingredient: Citric Acid Powder procured from s-d fine-chem limited.

[0108] Suspending Agents: Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose with trade name Blanose CMC 9M31XF, hydroxyethylcellulose with trade name Natrosol 250 HHX, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose with trade name Benecel E10M, procured from Ashland Specialties.

[0109] Hair Conditioning Agent: Cetrimonium Chloride or Cetyltrimetylammonium chloride (25% active content) with trade name Varisoft 300 procured from Evonik Industries.

Ingredients & Accessories Required for Making Powder Composition Mentioned Herein:

[0110] All the quantities are given in percentage (%) and mentions use of ingredients on as is basis i.e., considered purity, impurity and side product together in composition.

Surfactants:

[0111]

TABLE-US-00001 TABLE 1 Product Trade Name INCI Name % active Galsoft GLI 21 (P) Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate and 84% Active Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Powder Galsoft SCT 40 Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate 88% Active Powder Galsoft NaLS Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate 96% Active Powder Galsoft SLT (N) Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate 88% Active Powder Galaxy LES 70 Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate 70% Active Liquid Galsoft SCGL Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate 73% Active Powder Galsoft SCI 80 Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate 80% Active Powder

[0112] The comparative examples 1A, 1B and 1C prove superior performance of the compositions of the present invention over market samples in terms of mildness, naturalness and ability of quick dissolving to form a homogenous formulation and providing pleasant experience of excellent process ease from the consumers.

Comparative Example 1A: Hand Wash Cleansing Composition of GB 2523337

[0113]

TABLE-US-00002 TABLE 2 Ingredients % (w/w) Galaxy LES 70 37.5 Sodium Bicarbonate 12.5 Sodium Chloride 12.5 Sodium Carbonate 5.0 Citric Acid 15.0 Urea 12.5 EDTA 5.0

[0114] Procedure: All the ingredients of table 2 were blended in mentioned quantities in a bottom driven mixer blade. First dry ingredients were added and mixed in mixer followed by addition of liquid materials (Galaxy LES 70). The resultant mixture obtained is pasty mass with no consumer acceptable form.

[0115] In 97.85 g of water in hand wash bottle added 2.15 g of hand wash cleansing composition and shook for 5 seconds. The hand wash dilution prepared had undissolved content even after 5 minutes, thus offers poor dilution ease against the inventive compositions. pH of the above hand wash is 8.0 to 9.0.

Comparative Example 1B: Hand Wash Based on Market Available Powder Composition (Godrej Protekt Mr. Magic Powder to Liquid Wash, IN 201821030525, Example 1)

[0116] This hand wash composition consists of sodium lauryl sulphate, guar gum, disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, fragrance, cellulose gum, silicone dioxide, methyl paraben, disodium EDTA, aloe vera extract, neem extract.

[0117] In 95.7 g of water in hand wash bottle, added 4.3 g of market available powder composition and shook it for 5 seconds. The hand wash dilution prepared had undissolved content even after 5 minutes, thus offers poor dilution ease against the compositions of present invention. Further supplier recommends it to use after 1 hour for better results. The pH of hand wash is 6.5 to 7.0.

Comparative Example 1C: Powder Hand Wash Cleansing Composition Using Galsoft SCGL & Galsoft SCI 80 Separately as Individual Ingredients

[0118]

TABLE-US-00003 TABLE 3 Ingredients % (w/w) Galsoft SCGL 46.97 Galsoft SCI 80 23.49 Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose 8.88 Sodium Benzoate 11.11 Citric Acid 7.33 Aloe Vera Powder 2.22

[0119] Procedure: All the ingredients of Table 3 were blended in mentioned quantities in a bottom driven mixer blade. The resultant powder hand wash cleansing composition was compared against inventive composition mentioned in Example 2.

[0120] In 94.0 g of water in hand wash bottle added 6.0 g of powder composition and handshook it for 5 seconds. It was observed that current comparative hand wash composition of Example 1C has undissolved particles left when compared against inventive composition mentioned in Example 2, having similar composition of disodium cocoyl glutamate and sodium cocoyl isethionate processed and used in the form of Galsoft GLI 21 which gets homogenized and achieve uniformity in less than 15 seconds.

Example 2: Powder Hand Wash Cleansing Composition

[0121]

TABLE-US-00004 TABLE 4 Ingredients % (w/w) Galsoft GLI 21 65.46 Galsoft SLT (N) 5.00 Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose 8.88 Sodium Benzoate 11.11 Citric Acid 7.33 Aloe Vera Powder 2.22

[0122] Procedure: All the ingredients of table 4 were blended in mentioned quantities in a bottom driven mixer blade. The resultant mixture is ready to use Powder Hand Wash Cleansing Composition. The % naturality of the powder hand wash cleansing composition as per section 5.2.2 of ISO 16128-2. is 79.79%.

[0123] In 94.0 g of water in hand wash bottle added 6.0 g of powder composition and handshook it for 5 seconds to form a homogeneous, ready to use hand wash formulation. The dissolution time of powder cleansing composition is less than 15 seconds in water at room temperature. The hand wash formulation of example 2 has a pH 5.5 to 5.7, transparent in appearance and dispense in the form of creamy lather.

Example 3 and Comparative Example 3A: Powder Facial Foam Cleansing Composition

[0124]

TABLE-US-00005 TABLE 5 Comparative Example 3 Example 3A Ingredients % (w/w) % (w/w) Galsoft GLI 21 40.20 82.2 Galsoft NaLS 42.00 0 Citric Acid 7.80 7.80 Sodium Benzoate 10.00 10.00

Procedure:

[0125] All ingredients of table 5 were blended/mixed in mentioned quantities in a bottom driven mixer blade. The resultant mixture is ready to use Powder Facial Foam Cleansing Composition. The % naturality of powder facial foam cleansing composition as per section 5.2.2 of ISO 16128-2 is 70.54.

[0126] In 98 g of water in facial foam bottle added 2.0 g of powder cleansing composition and hand shook it for 5 seconds to form a homogeneous, ready to use facial foam. The dissolution time of powder cleansing composition is less than 15 seconds in water at room temperature. The facial foam formulation has a pH 5.74 and is transparent in appearance and dispense in the form of creamy lather.

Example 4 and Comparative Example 4A: Powder Mild & Moisturizing Shampoo Cleansing Composition

[0127]

TABLE-US-00006 TABLE 6 Comparative Example 4 Example 4A Ingredients % (w/w) % (w/w) Galsoft GLI 21 67.05 72.05 Galsoft SCT 40 05.00 0 Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose 11.69 11.69 Sodium Dehydroacetate 7.84 7.84 Citric Acid 6.92 6.92 Cetyltrimonium Chloride 1.50 1.50

Procedure:

[0128] All the ingredients of table 6 were blended in mentioned quantities in a bottom driven mixer blade. Preferably solid ingredients were mixed first followed by liquid ingredient. The resultant mixture is ready to use Powder Mild & Moisturizing Shampoo Composition. The % naturality of mild & moisturizing cleansing shampoo composition as per section 5.2.2 of ISO 16128-2 is 79.51%.

[0129] In 93.5 g of water in a bottle added 6.5 g of powder cleansing composition. Handshook well for 5 seconds. The powder dissolved within 15 seconds to give homogeneous ready to use mild and moisturizing shampoo. The shampoo formulation is at pH 5.64 with excellent hair conditioning properties.

[0130] Final dilutions based on powder cleansing compositions of the present invention mentioned above are natural and have naturality index more than 95%.

[0131] Foaming of compositions of the present invention: FIG. 1 illustrates the foam height of the powder hand wash cleansing compositions of Example 2 and Hand Wash Cleansing Composition of comparative example 1 A. The foam height of the cleansing compositions of present invention (Example 2) is substantially higher than Hand wash composition of prior art GB' 337 (comparative example 1 A).

Foam Volume:

[0132] 100 mL of 1% of powder cleansing composition (prepared in 150 ppm water hardness) were used to evaluate the foam volume. The test surfactant solutions were taken in a kitchen blender and mixed at a speed of 2700 rpm for 60 sec. Foam generated was then collected in the 1000 mL measuring cylinder and the foam volume was measured.

[0133] The foam volume of test composition was compared graphically as mentioned above. As evident in FIG. 1 Inventive composition of Example 2 exhibits significantly high foam volume than the Comparative Example 1A.

[0134] Further, the composition of the present invention shows excellent foam when combined with co-surfactant. Composition of example 3 along with co-surfactants like Galsoft NaLS show foam volume of about 820 mL, while the composition of comparative example 3A, devoid of co-surfactant shows lower foam volume of around 750 mL, as compared to foam volume of composition of example 3, as illustrated in FIG. 2.

Sensory Test

[0135] The various cleansing formulations prepared from powder cleansing compositions of the present invention provide a very good sensory feel to the skin. The Godrej Protekt Mr. Magic Powder composition (Comparative Example 1B) was compared against powder hand wash cleansing composition of present invention (Example 2) for sensory test. FIG. 4 illustrates the results of the sensory test and proves that the hand wash cleansing composition of present invention is significantly better than Godrej's commercially available product.

Procedure for Sensory Evaluation

[0136] i. Test samples were applied on the wet palms in a circular motion generating lather for 15 seconds. The products were rinsed off under a constant flow of water till the time the subject felt that the product had completely rinsed off [0137] ii. Hands were allowed to dry (Towel/Hand Dryer). Test samples were evaluated on different sensorial parameter. The subjects were asked to compare sensory between the test samples subjectively with the help of questionnaire form.

[0138] Each test sample was tried in duplicates to ensure repeatability. FIG. 3 shows the rating scale used.

Moisturization Study

[0139] The various skin cleansing formulations prepared from powder cleansing compositions of present invention also improve hydration levels of the skin. The hand wash cleansing composition of Example 2 was compared against Comparative Example 1B for skin moisturization with the help of corneometry. FIG. 5 illustrates the results where hand wash cleansing composition of present invention (example 2) has shown significant improvement in the hydration levels as compared to Godrej Protekt Mr. Magic Powder composition.

Procedure for Skin Moisturization Study:

[0140] Corneometer from Courage Khazaka is used for the study. [0141] 1. The Volar forearm is used for the study [0142] 2. Each test site is be marked as 44 sq. cm on volar forearm [0143] 3. Initially baseline reading were measured for each test site [0144] 4. Test sample as mentioned above were applied on the respective sites and rinsed as per the protocol [0145] 5. Total 15 applications were conducted with a frequency of 2 applications per day [0146] 6. Corneometer measurements were conducted after 15 applications [0147] 7. The hydration levels were calculated as difference from the baseline readings

Conditioning Property

[0148] The hair-care formulations prepared by diluting powder cleansing composition of the present invention also provides a very good conditioning property to the hair. The hair samples treated with Mild & Moisturizing Shampoo composition prepared using powder cleansing composition of the present invention Example 4 and were compared against untreated hair for delivering conditioning benefit. Hair tresses treated with shampoo composition of example 4 showed good combing force reduction without any tangles during wet and dry combing, feel superior in sensory when dry as compared to untreated hair tresses.

Zein Score

[0149] Various cleansing formulations of the present invention are extremely mild and non-harmful to the skin. Zein (corn derived protein) solubility assay is a commonly used to predict the protein damage potential of the surfactants. The hand wash composition of present invention (Example 2) was compared with comparative example 1B (commercially available Godrej Magic hand wash for Zein score. For Zein protein solubilization assay 1% solution of test samples were used at pH 6.5 to 7.0.

[0150] Employing standard protocol of Zein number determination, it has been surprisingly discovered that composition of Example 2 is significantly milder than composition of comparative example 1B, FIG. 6 illustrates the respective zein numbers.

[0151] The inventors of present invention have further found that the reconstituted composition show enhanced mildness. Reconstituted powder composition containing N-acyl glutamate and O-acyl isethionate along with co-surfactant show reduced zein score when compared to the reconstituted powder composition containing only N-acyl glutamate and O-acyl isethionates as surfactants (Example 4 and Comparative example 4A). This illustrates synergism between N-acyl glutamate and O-acyl isethionate and co-surfactant as evident from FIG. 7.