Cleaning compositions

Abstract

A rinse-off liquid personal cleansing composition comprising (a) water; (b) from about 1% to about 60% by weight of a water-soluble surfactant, (c) a water-insoluble oil selected from highly branched polyalphaolefins having formula (1): wherein R<1> is H or C1-C20 alkyl, R<4> is C1-C20 alkyl, R<2> is H or C1-C20, and R<3> is C3-C20 preferably from C5-C20, n is an integer from 0 to 3 and m is an integer of from 1 to about 1000 and having a number average molecular weight of from about 1000 to about 25,000; and (d) a hydrophobic skin active component selected from antimicrobial agents, sunscreens, vitamins, perfume oils insect repellants, anti-fungal agents, and mixtures thereof, wherein the hydrophobic skin active component has a ClogP value of greater than 3. The personal cleansing compositions of the invention provide improved deposition of hydrophobic skin actives, excellent rinse feel and skin mildness.

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Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to cleaning compositions. In particular, the present invention relates to mild personal cleansing compositions which exhibit improved deposition of skin care actives such as antimicrobials, sunscreens and vitamins. Furthermore, the compositions of the present invention exhibit improved cleansing feel and good skin contact feel as well as foaming properties and are suitable for simultaneous cleansing and conditioning of the skin and / or hair, e.g. foaming bath products, shower products, skin cleansers Use in the form of hand, face and body cleansers, shampoos, etc. Background of the invention

[0002] Mild cosmetic compositions must meet multiple criteria including cleansing power, lathering and mildness / low irritation / good feel on the skin, hair and eye mucous membranes. Skin is made up of several layers of cells that cover and protect underlying tissues. Keratin and collagen fiber proteins form its ...

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