Deodorant with improved endurance and stability

摘要

The present invention provides an improved deodorant formulation having good efficacy and excellent stability. The deodorant formulation comprises propanediol combined with zinc ricinoleate, grapefruit seed extract, and sodium bicarbonate as the principal deodorizing actives. The combination of these deodorizing active ingredients results in a formulation with strong efficacy which lasts at least 24 hours. The deodorant formulation also displays improved stability when formed into a solid stick product. These features combined provide for an improved deodorant formulation having excellent features of efficacy and stability.

主权项

1. A deodorant composition, comprising by weight, based on the total weight of the composition: from about 30% to about 60% of propanediol; from about 1.5% to about 3% of zinc ricinoleate; from about 0.1% to about 2% of grapefruit seed extract; from about 0.05% to about 0.2% of sodium bicarbonate; from about 20% to about 40% of glycerin; from out 5% to about 10% of a gelling agent; from about 0.5% of polyglyceryl-3-caprate; and from about 0.9% of sucrose cocoate, wherein the application of said composition results in odour reduction, said odour reduction continuing at least 8 hours following said application to a level of about 25% reduction in odour as compared to an untreated control.