Composition

Abstract

The present invention provides a solid cosmetic composition comprising (i) corn starch in an amount of from about 20% to about 40%; (ii) bulking agent in an amount of from about 20% to about 50%; (iii) surfactant in an amount of from about 5% to about 30%; and (iv) glycerine in an amount of from about 15% to about 30%, present in an amount by weight of the total composition.

Claims

1. A solid cosmetic composition comprising (i) corn starch in an amount of from about 20% to about 40%; (ii) bulking agent in an amount of from about 20% to about 50%, wherein the bulking agent is selected from the group consisting of a clay, talc, titanium dioxide, and mixtures thereof; (iii) surfactant in an amount of from about 5% to about 30%, wherein the surfactant is sodium laureth sulfate; and (iv) glycerine in an amount of from about 15% to about 30%, present in an amount by weight of the total composition.

2. A solid cosmetic composition according to claim 1, wherein the corn starch is present in an amount of from about 25% to about 40% by weight of the total composition.

3. A solid cosmetic composition according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the bulking agent is present in an amount of from about 20% to about 40% by weight of the total composition.

4. A solid cosmetic composition according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the surfactant is present in an amount of from about 5% to about 25% by weight of the total composition.

5. A solid cosmetic composition according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the glycerine is present in an amount of from about 20% to about 30% by weight of the total composition.

6. A solid cosmetic composition according to claim 1 comprising (i) corn starch in an amount of from about 25% to about 40%; (ii) bulking agent in an amount of from about 40% to about 50%; (iii) surfactant in an amount of from about 5% to about 25%; and (iv) glycerine in an amount of from about 20% to about 30%, present in an amount by weight of the total composition.

7. A solid cosmetic composition according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the clay is selected from the group consisting of kaolin, calamine and mixtures thereof.

8. A solid cosmetic composition according to any one of the preceding claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, wherein the bulking agent is talc.

9. A solid cosmetic composition according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising at least one additional component selected from binders, fillers, opacifiers, perfumes, colours, fragrances, decorative items and mixtures thereof.

10. A solid cosmetic composition according to claim 9, further comprising at least one additional component selected from colours, fragrances and mixtures thereof.

11. A solid cosmetic composition according to claim 10, wherein the combined amount of colours and fragrances is from about 1% to about 5% by weight of the total composition.

12. A process for the production of a solid cosmetic composition as defined in claim 1 comprising the steps of: a) mixing (i) corn starch in an amount of from about 20% to about 40%; (ii) bulking agent in an amount of from about 20% to about 50%, wherein the bulking agent is selected from the group consisting of a clay, titanium dioxide, and mixtures thereof; (iii) surfactant in an amount of from about 5% to about 30%, wherein the surfactant is sodium laureth sulfate; and (iv) glycerine in an amount of from about 15% to about 30%, each present in an amount by weight of the total composition, b) forming the mixture of step a) into a shape.

13. A product obtained or obtainable by the process of claim 12.

14. A cosmetic method comprising contacting the skin or hair of a user with water into which is dissolved a solid cosmetic composition as defined in claim 1.

Description

EXAMPLES

(1) The invention will now be described with reference to the following non-limiting example.

(2) A solid product having the following composition was prepared. The formula is as follows:

(3) TABLE-US-00001 Grams Batch Size: 100.0 Formula % Raw Material Type 32.60 Corn starch 32.60 32.60 Talc 32.60 8.00 Sodium laureth sulfate 8.00 0.50 Crocin extract (colour) 0.50 25.24 Glycerine 25.24 0.06 Bitrex 0.06 1.00 Fragrance 1.00 100.00 100.000

(4) Method:

(5) 1. the sodium laureth sulphate is combined with the colour (Crocin extract) and blended.

(6) 2. the glycerine, Bitrex and fragrance is added to this.

(7) 3. the talc, then finally the corn starch is added to form a soft dough-like texture.

(8) 4. the mix is then left to settle for thirty minutes. Then it is finally moulded or shaped into rolls.

(9) The final product is used in a bath or shower. The user breaks from the larger mass of product enough material for a single use. The product is rubbed between the hands to form lather. The lather is then applied to the hair and to the body to wash both.

(10) Various modifications and variations of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. Although the invention has been described in connection with specific preferred embodiments, it should be understood that the invention as claimed should not be unduly limited to such specific embodiments. Indeed, various modifications of the described modes for carrying out the invention which are obvious to those skilled in chemistry, biology or related fields are intended to be within the scope of the following claims.