Mousse product, method and device

Abstract

The present invention discloses a mousse composition with high gloss and good spreadability, comprising: (i) a carrier; (ii) one or more surface tension reducing agents, which reduce the surface tension of the carrier; (iii) based on the weight of components (i)-(v), greater than 5 wt% to about 20 wt% of a foaming agent, wherein the foaming agent comprises at least about 30 wt% of trans-1234ze; and (iv) in addition to the surface tension reducing agent, optionally one or more active ingredients; and (v) optionally one or more adjuvants.

Description

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application is related to and claims the benefit of priority of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 822,505, filed on March 22, 2019, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Technical Field

[0003] The present invention relates to mousse compositions, products and methods for delivery to the skin, hair and / or mucosal membranes of animals, including humans in particular. Background Art

[0004] Various aerosol and non-aerosol foams for delivering cosmetic, cleansing and / or pharmaceutical compositions to the skin, hair and / or mucous membranes of animals are known in the art. In particular, formulations that produce a substantially uniform, expanding / expandable foam that readily breaks due to shear when dispensed are referred to in the art as "mousse" formulations or products.

[0005] In the formulation of foaming aerosol products, including mousses, an essential component is a propellant, which is used to dispense the liquid concentrate from the container onto the skin, hair and / or mucous membranes of the individual to be treated. In manufacturing, the liquid concentrate portion of the formulation is usually first filled into a container such as a can sealed with a valve cup, and then the propellant is introduced via pressure filling. The container can also be prepared using under-cup filling, in which case the propellant is filled and the valve cup is sealed in one step.

[0006] Up to now, a type of propellant commonly used in the preparation of personal care products is compressed gas. Examples of compressed gas are nitrogen, carbon dioxide, etc., which remain as gas in a pressurized container. According to the type of liquid concentrate used, they can be partially dissolved in the liquid concentrate. The pressure produced by this product can be controlled by the amount of the propellant dissolved in the liquid concentrate and the amount of the propellant remaining in the head space. However, compressed gas is not widely used in personal care products because when the can is used, the pressure drops during the life of the can, thereby causing different spray characteristics, lower spray rate and poor foam quality to be produced during the service life of the product. From the perspective of consumer satisfaction, this type of feature is generally considered to be undesirable.

[0007] Another type of propellant commonly used in the formulation of personal care products to date is liquefied gas propellant or LG. LG is a gas at normal temperature and pressure, but becomes a liquid at pressures above atmospheric pressure. The advantage of using LG is that, if properly designed, the LG can maintain a constant pressure throughout the life of the product in the can by converting from a liquid state to a gaseous state when the product in the can is dispensed for use by the consumer. This provides the user with a product that does not vary much in its properties from one use to the next, which is desirable from a consumer satisfaction perspective.

[0008] Certain hydrocarbons and hydrofluorocarbons, as well as dimethyl ether, have been commonly used as LGs. Fluorocarbons were the most widely used propellants until the mid-1970s, when their use was restricted due to concerns about damage to the ozone layer. Hydrocarbons have become the propellant of choice for many personal care applications because they are readily available and less expensive than hydrofluorocarbons. Hydrocarbons used in the personal care industry include mixtures of propane and butane, with the most common being mixtures of two or more of isobutane, n-butane, and propane. For example, the propellant known as "A-46" is a mixture of 15.15 weight percent propane and 84.85 weight percent isobutane. The name A-46 reflects the blend's vapor pressure of 46 psig at 70°F.

[0009] One of the most commonly used hydrofluorocarbon propellants is HFC-152A, which has a vapor pressure of 62 psig at 70°F.

[0010] In the formulation of mousse products, applicants have recognized that the selection and amount of propellant can play a major role in the quality of the foam produced. Applicants believe that formulation parameters that are important to the success of mousse products and that are affected by the propellant used to dispense and form the mousse include: (1) the initial stability of the dispensed foam, which represents the shape and surface characteristics of the foam; (2) the density of the foam produced, which affects the weight of the ingredients dispensed per use; (3) the gloss of the foam; (4) the spreadability of the foam; and (5) the dispensing characteristics of the foam. In addition to the above, environmental issues also affect the success of the use of propellants in the formulation of mousse products because the propellant is generally released into the atmosphere when the product is used. Therefore, those skilled in the art recognize that it is a major challenge to formulate new propellants for mousse products that can simultaneously meet so many important requirements of the foam.

[0011] Applicants have unexpectedly discovered that particularly high quality foams can be produced using a critical range of trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (trans-1234ze) as a propellant and / or in combination with trans-1234ze in specific amounts of the hydrocarbons propane and isobutane, as explained in detail below.

[0012] Applicants have also discovered that the use of certain surface reducing components in mousse formulations, methods and apparatuses enables the formation of mousse foams at desirable volume levels, wherein the level of the surface reducing component in the formulation is unexpectedly low. Additionally, these same surfactants can be used to produce mousse formulations having unexpectedly high densities, which has the desirable advantage of being able to deliver higher levels of cleansing surfactant to the user for a given dose of mousse foam. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure C1A is a photograph of the foam obtained in Example C1A in the Examples herein.

[0014] Figure C1B is a photograph of the foam obtained in Example C1B in the Examples herein.

[0015] Figure C1C is a photograph of the foam obtained in Example C1C of the Examples herein.

[0016] Figure C1D is a photograph of the foam obtained in Example C1D in the Examples herein.

[0017] Figure C1E is a photograph of the foam obtained in Example C1E of the Examples herein.

[0018] Figure C1F is a photograph of the foam obtained in Example C1F of the Examples herein.

[0019] Figure 1A is a photograph of the foam obtained in Example 1A of the Examples herein.

[0020] Figure 1B is a photograph of the foam obtained in Example 1B of the Examples herein.

[0021] Figure 1C is a photograph of the foam obtained in Example 1C of the Examples herein.

[0022] Figure 1D , Figure 1E and Figure 1F is a photograph of the foam obtained in Example 1C of the Examples herein.

[0023] Figure C2A is a photograph of the foam obtained in Example C2A in the Examples herein.

[0024] Figure C2B is a photograph of the foam obtained in Example C2B in the Examples herein.

[0025] Figure C2C is a photograph of the foam obtained in Example C2C in the Examples herein.

[0026] Figure 2A is a photograph of the foam obtained in Example 2A in the Examples herein.

[0027] Figure 2B is a photograph of the foam obtained in Example 2B in the Examples herein.

[0028] Figure 2C is a photograph of the foam obtained in Example 2C of the Examples herein.

[0029] Figure C3A is a photograph of the foam obtained in Example C3A in the Examples herein.

[0030] Figure C3B is a photograph of the foam obtained in Example C3B in the Examples herein.

[0031] Figure C3C is a photograph of the foam obtained in Example C3C in the Examples herein.

[0032] Figure 3A is a photograph of the foam obtained in Example 3A of the Examples herein.

[0033] Figure 3B is a photograph of the foam obtained in Example 3B in the Examples herein.

[0034] Figure 3C is a photograph of the foam obtained in Example 3C in the Examples herein.

[0035] Figure 4A is a photograph of the foam obtained in Example 4 of the Examples herein.

[0036] Figure 4B is a photograph of the foam obtained in Example 4 of the Examples herein.

[0037] Figure C5A is a photograph of the foam obtained in Example C5A in the Examples herein.

[0038] Figure C5B is a photograph of the foam obtained in Example C5B in the Examples herein.

[0039] Figure C5C is a photograph of the foam obtained in Example C5C of the Examples herein.

[0040] Figure 5A is a photograph of the foam obtained in Example 5A of the Examples herein.

[0041] Figure 5B is a photograph of the foam obtained in Example 5B in the Examples herein.

[0042] Figure 5C is a photograph of the foam obtained in Example 5C of the Examples herein.

[0043] Fig. 6A is a graph of foam density data for Example 6.

[0044] Figure 6B is a graph of the foam volume data for Example 6. Summary of the invention

[0045] The present invention includes mousse compositions having high shine and good spreadability on the user, these compositions comprising:

[0046] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0047] (ii) from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0048] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 30 wt % trans-1234ze; and

[0049] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0050] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants.For convenience, the mousse composition according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Mousse 1.

[0051] The present invention includes mousse compositions having high shine and good spreadability on the user, these compositions comprising:

[0052] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the carrier comprises at least 90 wt % water;

[0053] (ii) from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0054] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 15 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 40 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0055] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent;

[0056] and (v) optionally one or more adjuvants.For convenience, the mousse composition according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Mousse 2.

[0057] The present invention includes mousse compositions having high shine and good spreadability on the user, these compositions comprising:

[0058] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the carrier comprises at least 90 wt % water;

[0059] (ii) from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0060] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 15 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 50 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0061] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0062] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants.For convenience, the mousse composition according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Mousse 3.

[0063] The present invention includes mousse compositions having high shine and good spreadability on the user, these compositions comprising:

[0064] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the carrier comprises at least 90 wt % water;

[0065] (ii) from about 6 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0066] (iii) from about 7.5 wt % to about 15 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 40 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0067] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0068] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants.For convenience, the mousse composition according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Mousse 4.

[0069] The present invention includes mousse compositions having high shine and good spreadability on the user, these compositions comprising:

[0070] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0071] (ii) from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0072] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises about 30 wt % to about 70 wt % trans-1234ze, about 4 wt % to about 11 wt % propane, and about 25 wt % to about 60 wt % isobutane;

[0073] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0074] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants. For convenience, the mousse composition according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Mousse 5.

[0075] The present invention includes mousse compositions having high shine and good spreadability on the user, these compositions comprising:

[0076] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0077] (ii) from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0078] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 30 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0079] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0080] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants, wherein the foam has a gloss of 4 or greater. For convenience, the mousse composition according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Mousse 6.

[0081] The present invention includes mousse compositions having high shine and good spreadability on the user, these compositions comprising:

[0082] (a) providing a mousse preparation, the mousse preparation comprising:

[0083] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0084] (ii) from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0085] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 30 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0086] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0087] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants, wherein the foam has a spreadability of 4 or greater, a gloss of 4 or greater, and an initial foam stability of 3 or greater. For convenience, the mousse composition according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Mousse 7.

[0088] The present invention includes mousse compositions having high shine and good spreadability on the user, these compositions comprising:

[0089] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0090] (ii) from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0091] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent is about 30 wt % to about 70 wt % trans-1234ze, about 4 wt % to about 11 wt % propane, and about 25 wt % to about 60 wt % isobutane;

[0092] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0093] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants, wherein the foam has a spreadability of 4 or greater, a gloss of 4 or greater, and an initial foam stability of 4 or greater. For convenience, the mousse composition according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Mousse 8.

[0094] The present invention includes mousse compositions having high shine and good spreadability on the user, these compositions comprising:

[0095] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0096] (ii) from about 3 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0097] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 30 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0098] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0099] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants.For convenience, the mousse composition according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Mousse 9.

[0100] The present invention includes mousse compositions having high shine and good spreadability on the user, these compositions comprising:

[0101] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the carrier comprises at least 90 wt % water;

[0102] (ii) from about 3 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0103] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 15 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 40 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0104] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0105] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants.For convenience, the mousse composition according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Mousse 10.

[0106] The present invention includes mousse compositions having high shine and good spreadability on the user, these compositions comprising:

[0107] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the carrier comprises at least 90 wt % water;

[0108] (ii) from about 3 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0109] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 15 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 50 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0110] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0111] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants.For convenience, the mousse composition according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Mousse 11.

[0112] The present invention includes mousse compositions having high shine and good spreadability on the user, these compositions comprising:

[0113] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0114] (ii) from about 3 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0115] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises about 30 wt % to about 70 wt % trans-1234ze, about 4 wt % to about 11 wt % propane, and about 25 wt % to about 60 wt % isobutane;

[0116] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0117] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants.For convenience, the mousse composition according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Mousse 12.

[0118] The present invention includes mousse compositions having high shine and good spreadability on the user, these compositions comprising:

[0119] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0120] (ii) from about 3 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0121] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 30 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0122] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0123] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants, wherein the foam has a gloss of 4 or greater. For convenience, the mousse composition according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Mousse 13.

[0124] The mousse compositions of the present invention have high gloss and good spreadability on the user, and these compositions comprise:

[0125] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0126] (ii) from about 3 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0127] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 30 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0128] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0129] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants, wherein the foam has a spreadability of 4 or greater, a gloss of 4 or greater, and an initial foam stability of 3 or greater. For convenience,

[0130] The mousse composition according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Mousse 14.

[0131] The present invention includes mousse compositions having high shine and good spreadability on the user, these compositions comprising:

[0132] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0133] (ii) from about 3 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0134] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent is about 30 wt % to about 70 wt % trans-1234ze, about 4 wt % to about 11 wt % propane, and about 25 wt % to about 60 wt % isobutane;

[0135] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0136] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants, wherein the foam has a spreadability of 4 or greater, a gloss of 4 or greater, and an initial foam stability of 4 or greater. For convenience, the mousse composition according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Mousse 15.

[0137] The present invention includes mousse compositions having high shine and good spreadability on the user, these compositions comprising:

[0138] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0139] (ii) from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt % of one or more surface tension modifiers, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), to reduce the surface tension of the carrier, provided that if the surface tension modifier is present in an amount less than about 3 wt %, then component (v) is present and comprises an adjuvant that assists in forming foam cell walls from the carrier;

[0140] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 30 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0141] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0142] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants.For convenience, the mousse composition according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Mousse 16.

[0143] The present invention includes mousse compositions having high shine and good spreadability on the user, these compositions comprising:

[0144] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the carrier comprises at least 90 wt % water;

[0145] (ii) from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt % of one or more surface tension modifiers, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), to reduce the surface tension of the carrier, provided that if the surface tension modifier is present in an amount less than about 3 wt %, then component (v) is present and comprises an adjuvant that assists in forming foam cell walls from the carrier;

[0146] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 15 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 40 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0147] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0148] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants.For convenience, the mousse composition according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Mousse 17.

[0149] The present invention includes mousse compositions having high shine and good spreadability on the user, these compositions comprising:

[0150] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the carrier comprises at least 90 wt % water;

[0151] (ii) from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt % of one or more surface tension modifiers, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), to reduce the surface tension of the carrier, provided that if the surface tension modifier is present in an amount less than about 3 wt %, then component (v) is present and comprises an adjuvant that assists in forming foam cell walls from the carrier;

[0152] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 15 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 50 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0153] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0154] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants. For convenience, the mousse composition according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Mousse 18.

[0155] The present invention includes mousse compositions having high shine and good spreadability on the user, these compositions comprising:

[0156] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0157] (ii) from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt % of one or more surface tension modifiers, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), to reduce the surface tension of the carrier, provided that if the surface tension modifier is present in an amount less than about 3 wt %, then component (v) is present and comprises an adjuvant that assists in forming foam cell walls from the carrier;

[0158] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises about 30 wt % to about 70 wt % trans-1234ze, about 4 wt % to about 11 wt % propane, and about 25 wt % to about 60 wt % isobutane;

[0159] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0160] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants.For convenience, the mousse composition according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Mousse 19.

[0161] The present invention includes mousse compositions having high shine and good spreadability on the user, these compositions comprising:

[0162] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0163] (ii) from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt % of one or more surface tension modifiers, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), to reduce the surface tension of the carrier, provided that if the surface tension modifier is present in an amount less than about 3 wt %, then component (v) is present and comprises an adjuvant that assists in forming foam cell walls from the carrier;

[0164] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 30 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0165] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0166] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants, wherein the foam has a gloss of 4 or greater. For convenience, the mousse composition according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Mousse 20.

[0167] The present invention includes mousse compositions having high shine and good spreadability on the user, these compositions comprising:

[0168] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0169] (ii) from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt % of one or more surface tension modifiers, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), to reduce the surface tension of the carrier, provided that if the surface tension modifier is present in an amount less than about 3 wt %, then component (v) is present and comprises an adjuvant that assists in forming foam cell walls from the carrier;

[0170] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 30 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0171] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0172] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants, wherein the foam has a spreadability of 4 or greater, a gloss of 4 or greater, and an initial foam stability of 3 or greater. For convenience,

[0173] The mousse composition according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Mousse 21.

[0174] The present invention includes mousse compositions having high shine and good spreadability on the user, these compositions comprising:

[0175] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0176] (ii) from about 3 wt. % to about 20 wt. %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier, wherein the surface tension reducing agent is selected from the group consisting of sodium cocoyl glycinate, cocamidopropyl betaine, sorbitan-40 tetraoleate, and disodium cocoamphodiacetate;

[0177] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 30 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0178] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0179] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants.For convenience, the mousse composition according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Mousse 22.

[0180] The present invention includes mousse compositions having high shine and good spreadability on the user, these compositions comprising:

[0181] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the carrier comprises at least 90 wt % water;

[0182] (ii) from about 3 wt. % to about 20 wt. %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier, wherein the surface tension reducing agent is selected from the group consisting of sodium cocoyl glycinate, cocamidopropyl betaine, sorbitan-40 tetraoleate, and disodium cocoamphodiacetate;

[0183] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 15 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 40 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0184] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0185] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants.For convenience, the mousse composition according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Mousse 23.

[0186] The present invention also includes methods of forming a mousse composition having high gloss and good spreadability on a user, the methods comprising:

[0187] (a) providing a mousse preparation, the mousse preparation comprising:

[0188] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0189] (ii) from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0190] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 30 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0191] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0192] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants; and

[0193] (b) applying the mousse formulation to a user.For convenience, the method according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Method 1.

[0194] The present invention includes methods of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, the methods comprising:

[0195] (a) providing a mousse preparation, the mousse preparation comprising:

[0196] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the carrier comprises at least 90 wt % water;

[0197] (ii) from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0198] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 15 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 40 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0199] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0200] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants; and

[0201] (b) applying the mousse formulation to a user.For convenience, the method according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Method 2.

[0202] The present invention includes methods of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, the methods comprising:

[0203] (a) providing a mousse preparation, the mousse preparation comprising:

[0204] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the carrier comprises at least 90 wt % water;

[0205] (ii) from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0206] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 15 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 50 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0207] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0208] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants; and

[0209] (b) applying the mousse formulation to a user.For convenience, the method according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Method 3.

[0210] The present invention includes methods of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, the methods comprising:

[0211] (a) providing a mousse preparation, the mousse preparation comprising:

[0212] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the carrier comprises at least 90 wt % water;

[0213] (ii) from about 6 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0214] (iii) from about 7.5 wt % to about 15 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 40 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0215] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0216] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants; and

[0217] (b) applying the mousse formulation to a user.For convenience, the method according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Method 4.

[0218] The present invention includes methods of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, the methods comprising:

[0219] (a) providing a mousse preparation, the mousse preparation comprising:

[0220] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0221] (ii) from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0222] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises about 30 wt % to about 70 wt % trans-1234ze, about 4 wt % to about 11 wt % propane, and about 25 wt % to about 60 wt % isobutane;

[0223] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0224] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants; and

[0225] (b) applying the mousse formulation to a user.For convenience, the method according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Method 5.

[0226] The present invention includes methods of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, the methods comprising:

[0227] (a) providing a mousse preparation, the mousse preparation comprising:

[0228] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0229] (ii) from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0230] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 30 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0231] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0232] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants; and

[0233] (b) applying the mousse formulation to a user, wherein the foam has a gloss level of 4 or greater. For convenience, the method according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Method 6.

[0234] The present invention includes methods of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, the methods comprising:

[0235] (a) providing a mousse preparation, the mousse preparation comprising:

[0236] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0237] (ii) from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0238] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 30 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0239] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0240] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants; and

[0241] (b) applying the mousse formulation to a user, wherein the foam has a spreadability of 4 or greater, a glossiness of 4 or greater, and an initial foam stability of 3 or greater. For convenience, the method according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Method 7.

[0242] The present invention includes methods of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, the methods comprising:

[0243] (a) providing a mousse preparation, the mousse preparation comprising:

[0244] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0245] (ii) from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0246] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i) to (v), wherein the blowing agent is about 30 wt % to about 70 wt % of trans-1234ze, about 4 wt % to about 11 wt % of propane, and about 25 wt % of

[0247] to about 60 wt % isobutane;

[0248] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0249] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants; and

[0250] (b) applying the mousse formulation to a user, wherein the foam has a spreadability of 4 or greater, a gloss of 4 or greater, and an initial foam stability of 4 or greater. For convenience, the method according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Method 8.

[0251] The present invention includes methods of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, the methods comprising:

[0252] (a) providing a mousse preparation, the mousse preparation comprising:

[0253] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0254] (ii) from about 3 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0255] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 30 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0256] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0257] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants; and

[0258] (b) applying the mousse formulation to a user.For convenience, the method according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Method 9.

[0259] The present invention includes methods of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, the methods comprising:

[0260] (a) providing a mousse preparation, the mousse preparation comprising:

[0261] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the carrier comprises at least 90 wt % water;

[0262] (ii) from about 3 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0263] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 15 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 40 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0264] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0265] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants; and

[0266] (b) applying the mousse formulation to a user.For convenience, the method according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as method 10.

[0267] The present invention includes methods of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, the methods comprising:

[0268] (a) providing a mousse preparation, the mousse preparation comprising:

[0269] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the carrier comprises at least 90 wt % water;

[0270] (ii) from about 3 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0271] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 15 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 50 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0272] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0273] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants; and

[0274] (b) applying the mousse formulation to a user.For convenience, the method according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Method 11.

[0275] The present invention includes methods of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, the methods comprising:

[0276] (a) providing a mousse preparation, the mousse preparation comprising:

[0277] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0278] (ii) from about 3 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0279] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises about 30 wt % to about 70 wt % trans-1234ze, about 4 wt % to about 11 wt % propane, and about 25 wt % to about 60 wt % isobutane;

[0280] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0281] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants; and

[0282] (b) applying the mousse formulation to a user.For convenience, the method according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as method 12.

[0283] The present invention includes methods of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, the methods comprising:

[0284] (a) providing a mousse preparation, the mousse preparation comprising:

[0285] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0286] (ii) from about 3 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0287] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 30 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0288] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0289] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants; and

[0290] (b) applying the mousse formulation to a user, wherein the foam has a gloss level of 4 or greater. For convenience, the method according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Method 13.

[0291] The present invention includes methods of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, the methods comprising:

[0292] (a) providing a mousse preparation, the mousse preparation comprising:

[0293] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0294] (ii) from about 3 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0295] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 30 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0296] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0297] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants; and

[0298] (b) applying the mousse formulation to a user, wherein the foam has a spreadability of 4 or greater, a glossiness of 4 or greater, and an initial foam stability of 3 or greater. For convenience, the method according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Method 14.

[0299] The present invention includes methods of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, the methods comprising:

[0300] (a) providing a mousse preparation, the mousse preparation comprising:

[0301] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0302] (ii) from about 3 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0303] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i) to (v), wherein the blowing agent is about 30 wt % to about 70 wt % of trans-1234ze, about 4 wt % to about 11 wt % of propane, and about 25 wt % of

[0304] to about 60 wt % isobutane;

[0305] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0306] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants; and

[0307] (b) applying the mousse formulation to a user, wherein the foam has a spreadability of 4 or greater, a glossiness of 4 or greater, and an initial foam stability of 4 or greater. For convenience, the method according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Method 15.

[0308] The present invention includes methods of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, the methods comprising:

[0309] (a) providing a mousse preparation, the mousse preparation comprising:

[0310] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0311] (ii) from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt % of one or more surface tension modifiers, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), to reduce the surface tension of the carrier, provided that if the surface tension modifier is present in an amount less than about 3 wt %, then component (v) is present and comprises an adjuvant that assists in forming foam cell walls from the carrier;

[0312] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 30 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0313] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0314] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants; and

[0315] (b) applying the mousse formulation to a user.For convenience, the method according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Method 16.

[0316] The present invention includes methods of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, the methods comprising:

[0317] (a) providing a mousse preparation, the mousse preparation comprising:

[0318] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the carrier comprises at least 90 wt % water;

[0319] (ii) from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt % of one or more surface tension modifiers, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), to reduce the surface tension of the carrier, provided that if the surface tension modifier is present in an amount less than about 3 wt %, then component (v) is present and comprises an adjuvant that assists in forming foam cell walls from the carrier;

[0320] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 15 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 40 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0321] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0322] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants; and

[0323] (b) applying the mousse formulation to a user.For convenience, the method according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Method 17.

[0324] The present invention includes methods of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, the methods comprising:

[0325] (a) providing a mousse preparation, the mousse preparation comprising:

[0326] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the carrier comprises at least 90 wt % water;

[0327] (ii) from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt % of one or more surface tension modifiers, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), to reduce the surface tension of the carrier, provided that if the surface tension modifier is present in an amount less than about 3 wt %, then component (v) is present and comprises an adjuvant that assists in forming foam cell walls from the carrier;

[0328] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 15 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 50 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0329] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0330] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants; and

[0331] (b) applying the mousse formulation to a user.For convenience, the method according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Method 18.

[0332] The present invention includes methods of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, the methods comprising:

[0333] (a) providing a mousse preparation, the mousse preparation comprising:

[0334] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0335] (ii) from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt % of one or more surface tension modifiers, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), to reduce the surface tension of the carrier, provided that if the surface tension modifier is present in an amount less than about 3 wt %, then component (v) is present and comprises an adjuvant that assists in forming foam cell walls from the carrier;

[0336] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises about 30 wt % to about 70 wt % trans-1234ze, about 4 wt % to about 11 wt % propane, and about 25 wt % to about 60 wt % isobutane;

[0337] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0338] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants; and

[0339] (b) applying the mousse formulation to a user.For convenience, the method according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Method 19.

[0340] The present invention includes methods of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, the methods comprising:

[0341] (a) providing a mousse preparation, the mousse preparation comprising:

[0342] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0343] (ii) from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt % of one or more surface tension modifiers, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), to reduce the surface tension of the carrier, provided that if the surface tension modifier is present in an amount less than about 3 wt %, then component (v) is present and comprises an adjuvant that assists in forming foam cell walls from the carrier;

[0344] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 30 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0345] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0346] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants; and

[0347] (b) applying the mousse formulation to a user, wherein the lather has a gloss level of 4 or greater. For convenience, the method according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as method 20.

[0348] The present invention includes methods of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, the methods comprising:

[0349] (a) providing a mousse preparation, the mousse preparation comprising:

[0350] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0351] (ii) from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt % of one or more surface tension modifiers, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), to reduce the surface tension of the carrier, provided that if the surface tension modifier is present in an amount less than about 3 wt %, then component (v) is present and comprises an adjuvant that assists in forming foam cell walls from the carrier;

[0352] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 30 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0353] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0354] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants; and

[0355] (b) applying the mousse formulation to a user, wherein the foam has a spreadability of 4 or greater, a glossiness of 4 or greater, and an initial foam stability of 3 or greater. For convenience, the method according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Method 21.

[0356] The present invention includes methods of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, the methods comprising:

[0357] (a) providing a mousse preparation, the mousse preparation comprising:

[0358] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0359] (ii) from about 3 wt. % to about 20 wt. %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier, wherein the surface tension reducing agent is selected from the group consisting of sodium cocoyl glycinate, cocamidopropyl betaine, sorbitan-40 tetraoleate, and disodium cocoamphodiacetate;

[0360] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 30 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0361] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0362] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants; and

[0363] (b) applying the mousse formulation to a user to form a mousse foam, preferably to form a mousse foam having a density of about 0.05 g / ml or less.For convenience, the method according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as method 22.

[0364] The present invention includes methods of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, the methods comprising:

[0365] (a) providing a mousse preparation, the mousse preparation comprising:

[0366] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the carrier comprises at least 90 wt % water;

[0367] (ii) from about 3 wt. % to about 20 wt. %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier, wherein the surface tension reducing agent is selected from the group consisting of sodium cocoyl glycinate, cocamidopropyl betaine, sorbitan-40 tetraoleate, and disodium cocoamphodiacetate;

[0368] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 15 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 40 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0369] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0370] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants; and

[0371] (b) applying the mousse formulation to a user to form a mousse foam, preferably to form a mousse foam having a density of about 0.05 g / ml or less.For convenience, the method according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as Method 23.

[0372] The present invention also includes an article for dispensing a mousse composition having high gloss and good spreadability on a user, the article comprising:

[0373] (a) a container containing a formulation under pressure and operable to dispense said formulation, said formulation comprising:

[0374] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0375] (ii) from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0376] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 30 wt % trans-1234ze; and

[0377] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0378] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants. For convenience, the article according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as a mousse dispenser 1 .

[0379] The present invention also includes an article for dispensing a mousse composition having high gloss and good spreadability on a user, the article comprising:

[0380] (a) a container containing a formulation under pressure and operable to dispense said formulation, said formulation comprising:

[0381] (a) a container containing a formulation under pressure and operable to dispense said formulation, said formulation comprising:

[0382] (i) from about 50% to about 90% by weight, based on the weight of components (i) to (v), of a carrier,

[0383] wherein the carrier comprises at least 90% by weight water;

[0384] (ii) from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0385] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 15 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 40 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0386] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent;

[0387] and (v) optionally one or more adjuvants.For convenience, the article according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as a mousse dispenser 2.

[0388] The present invention also includes an article for dispensing a mousse composition having high gloss and good spreadability on a user, the article comprising:

[0389] (a) a container containing a formulation under pressure and operable to dispense said formulation, said formulation comprising:

[0390] (i) from about 50% to about 90% by weight, based on the weight of components (i) to (v), of a carrier,

[0391] wherein the carrier comprises at least 90% by weight water;

[0392] (ii) from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0393] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 15 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 50 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0394] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0395] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants. For convenience, the article according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as a mousse dispenser 3.

[0396] The present invention also includes an article for dispensing a mousse composition having high gloss and good spreadability on a user, the article comprising:

[0397] (a) a container containing a formulation under pressure and operable to dispense said formulation, said formulation comprising:

[0398] (i) from about 50% to about 90% by weight, based on the weight of components (i) to (v), of a carrier,

[0399] wherein the carrier comprises at least 90% by weight water;

[0400] (ii) from about 6 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0401] (iii) from about 7.5 wt % to about 15 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 40 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0402] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0403] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants. For convenience, the article according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as a mousse dispenser 4.

[0404] The present invention also includes an article for dispensing a mousse composition having high gloss and good spreadability on a user, the article comprising:

[0405] (a) a container containing a formulation under pressure and operable to dispense said formulation, said formulation comprising:

[0406] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0407] (ii) from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0408] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises about 30 wt % to about 70 wt % trans-1234ze, about 4 wt % to about 11 wt % propane, and about 25 wt % to about 60 wt % isobutane;

[0409] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0410] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants. For convenience, the article according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as a mousse dispenser 5.

[0411] The present invention also includes an article for dispensing a mousse composition having high gloss and good spreadability on a user, the article comprising:

[0412] (a) a container containing a formulation under pressure and operable to dispense said formulation, said formulation comprising:

[0413] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0414] (ii) from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0415] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 30 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0416] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0417] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants, wherein the foam has a gloss of 4 or greater. For convenience, the article according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as a mousse dispenser 6.

[0418] The present invention also includes an article for dispensing a mousse composition having high gloss and good spreadability on a user, the article comprising:

[0419] (a) a container containing a formulation under pressure and operable to dispense said formulation, said formulation comprising:

[0420] (a) providing a mousse preparation, the mousse preparation comprising:

[0421] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0422] (ii) from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0423] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 30 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0424] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0425] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants, wherein the foam has a spreadability of 4 or greater, a gloss of 4 or greater, and an initial foam stability of 3 or greater. For convenience, the article according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as a mousse dispenser 7.

[0426] The present invention also includes an article for dispensing a mousse composition having high gloss and good spreadability on a user, the article comprising:

[0427] (a) a container containing a formulation under pressure and operable to dispense said formulation, said formulation comprising:

[0428] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0429] (ii) from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0430] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent is about 30 wt % to about 70 wt % trans-1234ze, about 4 wt % to about 11 wt % propane, and about 25 wt % to about 60 wt % isobutane;

[0431] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0432] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants, wherein the foam has a spreadability of 4 or greater, a gloss of 4 or greater, and an initial foam stability of 4 or greater. For convenience, the article according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as a mousse dispenser 8.

[0433] The present invention also includes an article for dispensing a mousse composition having high gloss and good spreadability on a user, the article comprising:

[0434] (a) a container containing a formulation under pressure and operable to dispense said formulation, said formulation comprising:

[0435] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0436] (ii) from about 3 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0437] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 30 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0438] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0439] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants. For convenience, the article according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as a mousse dispenser 9.

[0440] The present invention also includes an article for dispensing a mousse composition having high gloss and good spreadability on a user, the article comprising:

[0441] (a) a container containing a formulation under pressure and operable to dispense said formulation, said formulation comprising:

[0442] (i) from about 50% to about 90% by weight, based on the weight of components (i) to (v), of a carrier,

[0443] wherein the carrier comprises at least 90% by weight water;

[0444] (ii) from about 3 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0445] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 15 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 40 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0446] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0447] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants. For convenience, the article according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as a mousse dispenser 10.

[0448] The present invention also includes an article for dispensing a mousse composition having high gloss and good spreadability on a user, the article comprising:

[0449] (a) a container containing a formulation under pressure and operable to dispense said formulation, said formulation comprising:

[0450] (i) from about 50% to about 90% by weight, based on the weight of components (i) to (v), of a carrier,

[0451] wherein the carrier comprises at least 90% by weight water;

[0452] (ii) from about 3 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0453] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 15 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 40 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0454] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0455] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants. For convenience, the article according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as a mousse dispenser 11.

[0456] The present invention also includes an article for dispensing a mousse composition having high gloss and good spreadability on a user, the article comprising:

[0457] (a) a container containing a formulation under pressure and operable to dispense said formulation, said formulation comprising:

[0458] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0459] (ii) from about 3 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0460] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises about 30 wt % to about 70 wt % trans-1234ze, about 4 wt % to about 11 wt % propane, and about 25 wt % to about 60 wt % isobutane;

[0461] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0462] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants. For convenience, the article according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as a mousse dispenser 12.

[0463] The present invention also includes an article for dispensing a mousse composition having high gloss and good spreadability on a user, the article comprising:

[0464] (a) a container containing a formulation under pressure and operable to dispense said formulation, said formulation comprising:

[0465] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0466] (ii) from about 3 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0467] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 30 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0468] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0469] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants, wherein the foam has a gloss of 4 or greater. For convenience, the article according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as a mousse dispenser 13.

[0470] The present invention also includes an article for dispensing a mousse composition having high gloss and good spreadability on a user, the article comprising:

[0471] (a) a container containing a formulation under pressure and operable to dispense said formulation, said formulation comprising:

[0472] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0473] (ii) from about 3 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0474] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 30 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0475] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0476] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants, wherein the foam has a spreadability of 4 or greater, a gloss of 4 or greater, and an initial foam stability of 3 or greater. For convenience,

[0477] An article according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as a mousse dispenser 14 .

[0478] The present invention also includes an article for dispensing a mousse composition having high gloss and good spreadability on a user, the article comprising:

[0479] (a) a container containing a formulation under pressure and operable to dispense said formulation, said formulation comprising:

[0480] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0481] (ii) from about 3 wt % to about 20 wt %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier;

[0482] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent is about 30 wt % to about 70 wt % trans-1234ze, about 4 wt % to about 11 wt % propane, and about 25 wt % to about 60 wt % isobutane;

[0483] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0484] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants, wherein the foam has a spreadability of 4 or greater, a gloss of 4 or greater, and an initial foam stability of 4 or greater. For convenience, the article location according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as a mousse dispenser 15.

[0485] The present invention also includes an article for dispensing a mousse composition having high gloss and good spreadability on a user, the article comprising:

[0486] (a) a container containing a formulation under pressure and operable to dispense said formulation, said formulation comprising:

[0487] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0488] (ii) from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt % of one or more surface tension modifiers, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), to reduce the surface tension of the carrier, provided that if the surface tension modifier is present in an amount less than about 3 wt %, then component (v) is present and comprises an adjuvant that assists in forming foam cell walls from the carrier;

[0489] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 30 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0490] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0491] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants. For convenience, the article according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as a mousse dispenser 16.

[0492] The present invention also includes an article for dispensing a mousse composition having high gloss and good spreadability on a user, the article comprising:

[0493] (a) a container containing a formulation under pressure and operable to dispense said formulation, said formulation comprising:

[0494] (i) from about 50% to about 90% by weight, based on the weight of components (i) to (v), of a carrier,

[0495] wherein the carrier comprises at least 90% by weight water;

[0496] (ii) from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt % of one or more surface tension modifiers, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), to reduce the surface tension of the carrier, provided that if the surface tension modifier is present in an amount less than about 3 wt %, then component (v) is present and comprises an adjuvant that assists in forming foam cell walls from the carrier;

[0497] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 15 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 40 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0498] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0499] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants. For convenience, the article according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as a mousse dispenser 17.

[0500] The present invention also includes an article for dispensing a mousse composition having high gloss and good spreadability on a user, the article comprising:

[0501] (a) a container containing a formulation under pressure and operable to dispense said formulation, said formulation comprising:

[0502] (i) from about 50% to about 90% by weight, based on the weight of components (i) to (v), of a carrier,

[0503] wherein the carrier comprises at least 90% by weight water;

[0504] (ii) from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt % of one or more surface tension modifiers, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), to reduce the surface tension of the carrier, provided that if the surface tension modifier is present in an amount less than about 3 wt %, then component (v) is present and comprises an adjuvant that assists in forming foam cell walls from the carrier;

[0505] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 15 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 50 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0506] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0507] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants. For convenience, the article according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as a mousse dispenser 18.

[0508] The present invention also includes an article for dispensing a mousse composition having high gloss and good spreadability on a user, the article comprising:

[0509] (a) a container containing a formulation under pressure and operable to dispense said formulation, said formulation comprising:

[0510] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0511] (ii) from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt % of one or more surface tension modifiers, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), to reduce the surface tension of the carrier, provided that if the surface tension modifier is present in an amount less than about 3 wt %, then component (v) is present and comprises an adjuvant that assists in forming foam cell walls from the carrier;

[0512] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises about 30 wt % to about 70 wt % trans-1234ze, about 4 wt % to about 11 wt % propane, and about 25 wt % to about 60 wt % isobutane;

[0513] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0514] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants. For convenience, the article according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as a mousse dispenser 19.

[0515] The present invention also includes an article for dispensing a mousse composition having high gloss and good spreadability on a user, the article comprising:

[0516] (a) a container containing a formulation under pressure and operable to dispense said formulation, said formulation

[0517] Include:

[0518] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0519] (ii) from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt % of one or more surface tension modifiers, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), to reduce the surface tension of the carrier, provided that if the surface tension modifier is present in an amount less than about 3 wt %, then component (v) is present and comprises an adjuvant that assists in forming foam cell walls from the carrier;

[0520] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 30 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0521] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and (v) optionally one or more adjuvants, wherein the foam has a gloss of 4 or greater. For convenience, the article according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as a mousse dispenser 20.

[0522] The present invention also includes an article for dispensing a mousse composition having high gloss and good spreadability on a user, the article comprising:

[0523] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0524] (ii) from about 0.5 wt % to about 20 wt % of one or more surface tension modifiers, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), to reduce the surface tension of the carrier, provided that if the surface tension modifier is present in an amount less than about 3 wt %, then component (v) is present and comprises an adjuvant that assists in forming foam cell walls from the carrier;

[0525] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 30 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0526] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0527] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants, wherein the foam has a spreadability of 4 or greater, a gloss of 4 or greater, and an initial foam stability of 3 or greater. For convenience,

[0528] An article according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as a mousse dispenser 21 .

[0529] The present invention also includes an article for dispensing a mousse composition having high gloss and good spreadability on a user, the article comprising:

[0530] (a) a container containing a formulation under pressure and operable to dispense said formulation, said formulation comprising:

[0531] (i) from about 50 wt % to about 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i)-(v);

[0532] (ii) from about 3 wt. % to about 20 wt. %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier, wherein the surface tension reducing agent is selected from the group consisting of sodium cocoyl glycinate, cocamidopropyl betaine, sorbitan-40 tetraoleate, and disodium cocoamphodiacetate;

[0533] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 30 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0534] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0535] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants. For convenience, the article according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as a mousse dispenser 22.

[0536] The present invention also includes an article for dispensing a mousse composition having high gloss and good spreadability on a user, the article comprising:

[0537] (a) a container containing a formulation under pressure and operable to dispense said formulation, said formulation comprising:

[0538] (i) from about 50% to about 90% by weight, based on the weight of components (i) to (v), of a carrier,

[0539] wherein the carrier comprises at least 90% by weight water;

[0540] (ii) from about 3 wt. % to about 20 wt. %, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), of one or more surface tension reducing agents that reduce the surface tension of the carrier, wherein the surface tension reducing agent is selected from the group consisting of sodium cocoyl glycinate, cocamidopropyl betaine, sorbitan-40 tetraoleate, and disodium cocoamphodiacetate;

[0541] (iii) greater than 5 wt % to about 15 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least about 40 wt % trans-1234ze;

[0542] (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; and

[0543] (v) optionally one or more adjuvants. For convenience, the article according to this paragraph is sometimes referred to herein as a mousse dispenser 23. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0544] The present invention provides mousse compositions comprising (i) a carrier; (ii) at least one surface tension modifier, (iii) a foaming agent, (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients other than the surface tension modifier, and (v) optionally one or more adjuvants. For convenience, components (i), (ii), (iv) and (v) are sometimes referred to herein as the "concentrate" portion of the mousse composition. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, the specific amounts and types of components used in the concentrate portion of the mousse of the present invention (including each of Mousses 1-23) can be varied and adjusted to achieve the specific intended use of the product within the purposes and teachings of the present invention.

[0545] use

[0546] Broadly speaking, the mousse composition of the present invention can be used to deliver one or more components to the skin and / or hair and / or mucous membrane of an animal (preferably a human) to affect the appearance, morbidity or health of the user to whom it is applied. Such uses include, but are not limited to, use as personal care products. As used herein, the term "personal care" refers to a variety of products that affect the health and / or appearance of the user as applied. Therefore, the term "personal care" includes cosmetic uses and pharmaceutical / drug uses within its meaning. As used herein, the terms "cosmetic uses", "cosmetic products" and similar terms refer to uses, products, etc. that have an impact on the appearance and / or feel and / or smell and / or cleanliness of the user. As used herein, the terms "drugs" and "drug" uses and products refer to uses, products, etc. that affect the health of the user by improving or treating the user's disease, injury or other health conditions or as a skin or hair protectant for the user.

[0547] Thus, the present invention encompasses the use of the mousse of the present invention, including each of Mousses 1-23, as a personal care product.

[0548] Generally speaking, the personal care uses and products of the present invention can be categorized as either "rinse-off" products or "leave-on" products. As used herein, the term "rinse-off" product refers to a product that is intended to be applied, rubbed into or onto the user's skin or hair, and then typically rinsed off with water. In contrast, a "leave-on" product refers to a product that is intended to be applied, optionally rubbed into the user's skin or hair, and then left on the body for an extended period of time, preferably with a relatively long-term effect on the user's appearance and / or feel and / or odor and / or health.

[0549] Thus, the present invention encompasses the use of the mousse of the present invention, including each of Mousses 1-23, as a rinse-off personal care product.

[0550] Thus, the present invention encompasses the use of the mousse of the present invention, including each of Mousses 1-23, as a leave-on personal care product.

[0551] Therefore, the present invention also includes the use of the mousse of the present invention (including each of Mousse 1 to 23) as a cosmetic.

[0552] Therefore, the present invention also includes the use of the mousse of the present invention (including each of Mousses 1 to 23) as a rinse-off cosmetic.

[0553] Therefore, the present invention also includes the use of the mousse of the present invention (including each of Mousses 1 to 23) as a leave-on cosmetic.

[0554] Thus, the present invention also encompasses the use of the mousse of the present invention (including each of Mousses 1-23) as a rinse-off drug / medicine product.

[0555] Therefore, the present invention also includes the use of the mousse of the present invention (including each of Mousses 1-23) as a leave-on pharmaceutical / drug product.

[0556] Examples of cosmetic uses and cosmetic products include shampoos, conditioners, skin cleansers, facial cleansers, hair styling, shaping and coloring products, shaving creams, tanning products, sunscreen products, skin moisturizers, fragrances, facial cosmetic preparations and deodorants.

[0557] Therefore, the present invention also includes the use of the mousse of the present invention (including each of Mousses 1 to 23) as a shampoo.

[0558] Therefore, the present invention also includes using the mousse of the present invention (including each of Mousses 1-23) as a hand wash.

[0559] Therefore, the present invention also includes the use of the mousse of the present invention (including each of Mousses 1 to 23) as a body wash.

[0560] Therefore, the present invention also includes the use of the mousse of the present invention (including each of Mousses 1-23) as a facial cleanser.

[0561] Therefore, the present invention also includes the use of the mousse of the present invention (including each of mousses 1 to 23) as a shaving cream. Therefore, the present invention also includes the use of the mousse of the present invention (including each of mousses 1 to 22) as a skin moisturizer.

[0562] Therefore, the present invention also includes the use of the mousse of the present invention (including each of Mousses 1 to 23) as a sunblocking agent.

[0563] Thus, the present invention also encompasses the use of the mousse of the present invention (including each of Mousses 1-22) as a leave-on facial mousse.

[0564] Therefore, the present invention also includes the use of the mousse of the present invention (including each of Mousses 1-23) as a hair coloring mousse.

[0565] Therefore, the present invention also includes the use of the mousse of the present invention (including each of Mousses 1-23) as a hair styling mousse.

[0566] Thus, the present invention also encompasses the use of the mousse of the present invention (including each of Mousses 1-23) as a hair conditioning mousse.

[0567] Examples of drug / medicine uses and drug / drug products include topical treatments for skin or hair problems or diseases (such as dandruff or rashes), systemic drugs or medicines that are administered transdermally, and products used to treat or suppress biological conditions in the user (such as antiperspirants and sunblocks).

[0568] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that many personal products will fall into the categories of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals / drugs, and all such dual-purpose products and uses are within the scope of the present invention. For example, a shampoo is a cosmetic because its intended use is to clean the hair, and an anti-dandruff treatment is a pharmaceutical / drug because its intended use is to treat dandruff. Thus, an anti-dandruff shampoo falls into the categories of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals / drugs because it cleans the hair and treats dandruff. Other personal care products in the categories of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals / drugs include toothpastes containing fluoride, deodorants that are also antiperspirants, and moisturizers and makeup with sunscreen components.

[0569] mousse

[0570] Carrier

[0571] The mousse of the present invention (including each mousse in mousse 1-23) includes a carrier that may include an aqueous carrier, a non-aqueous carrier, or a combination of an aqueous and non-aqueous carrier. For example, the carrier of the mousse (including each mousse in mousse 1-23) may include water that forms a continuous phase with one or more or all of the other components of the concentrate dissolved, suspended, dispersed and / or emulsified therein. For example, in the case of a hair conditioning shampoo product, the carrier may include water in which particles of a water-insoluble conditioning agent are dispersed or suspended, as well as other active components and adjuvants that may be present. In the case of a sunshade mousse product, in another exemplary manner, the carrier may include water in which an oil-soluble sunshade active substance is emulsified. In a preferred embodiment, the water is preferably distilled and / or deionized.

[0572] In a preferred embodiment, water is preferably present in the mousse (including each of Mousses 1-23) in an amount of about 30% to about 98% by weight.

[0573] In a preferred embodiment, water is preferably present in the mousse (including each of Mousses 1-23) in an amount of about 50% to about 98% by weight.

[0574] In a preferred embodiment, water is preferably present in the mousse (including each of Mousses 1-23) in an amount of about 60% to about 98% by weight.

[0575] In a preferred embodiment, the mousse (including each of Mousses 1-23) comprises a carrier comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of water.

[0576] The mousses of the present invention, including each of Mousses 1-23, may comprise a carrier which is an organic vehicle that forms a continuous phase with one or more or all other components of the concentrate dissolved, suspended, dispersed and / or emulsified therein.

[0577] In a preferred embodiment, the mousse (including each of Mousses 1-23) comprises a carrier comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of an organic solvent.

[0578] The mousses of the present invention, including each of Mousses 1-23, may comprise a carrier in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion or a water-in-oil emulsion.

[0579] Surface tension reducers

[0580] In a preferred embodiment, the surface tension reducer comprises at least one surfactant. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, such surfactants not only provide a reduction in the surface tension of the carrier (preferably water), but can also be used as active ingredients, because in many preferred embodiments, surfactants also provide a cleaning effect to the preparation. Surfactants can also exist as emulsifiers, to be used for emulsified active ingredients that may exist (such as conditioning agents in the form of, for example, silicones and high molecular weight hydrocarbon materials).

[0581] The surfactant suitable for the mousse of the present invention (including each of Mousses 1 to 23) may be an anionic surfactant, a cationic surfactant, a nonionic surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant, or a combination of two or more of these.

[0582] Examples of anionic surfactants (including those that can also be used as emulsifiers) suitable for use in mousses of the present invention (including each of Mousses 1-23) include alkyl aryl sulfonates, such as sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate; alkyl sulfates, such as sodium lauryl sulfate; alkyl ether sulfates, such as sodium lauryl ether sulfate nEO, wherein n is 1 to 20; alkyl phenol ether sulfates, such as octylphenol ether sulfate nEO, wherein n is 1 to 20; sulfosuccinates, such as sodium dioctyl sulfosuccinate; amino acid-based surfactants derived from natural coconut fatty acids and the amino acid glycine, such as sodium cocoyl glycinate.

[0583] Examples of nonionic surfactants (including those that can also be used as emulsifiers) suitable for use in mousses of the present invention (including each of Mousses 1-23) are alkylphenol ethoxylates, such as nonylphenol ethoxylate nEO, wherein n is 1 to 50; alcohol ethoxylates, such as lauryl alcohol nEO, wherein n is 1 to 50; ester ethoxylates, such as polyoxyethylene monostearate, wherein the number of oxyethylene units is 1 to 30. Examples include: alpha-hydro-omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) ether with tetra-(9Z)-9-octadecenoic acid D-sorbitan (6:1) ester, which is also known and referred to herein as Sorbiteth-40 Tetraoleate: Coco-Glucoside and PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate.

[0584] Amphoteric and zwitterionic cleansing surfactants suitable for use in mousses of the present invention (including each of mousses 1-23) may include alkylamine oxides, alkyl betaines, alkylamidopropyl betaines, alkyl sulfobetaines (sultaines), alkyl glycinates, alkyl carboxyglycinates, alkyl amphopropionates, alkyl amphoglycinates, and alkylamidopropyl hydroxysulfobetaines. Examples include laurylamine oxide, cocodimethyl sulfopropyl betaine, and preferably lauryl betaine, cocoamidopropyl betaine, and sodium cocoamphopropionate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, sodium lauroamphoacetate.

[0585] Preferably, the total amount of surfactant (including any surfactant used as an emulsifier as another component of the formulation) is generally from 0.5% to about 50% based on the total weight of the mousse.

[0586] Preferably, the total amount of surfactant (including any surfactant used as an emulsifier as another component of the formulation) is generally from 3% to about 50% based on the total weight of the mousse.

[0587] Preferably, the total amount of surfactant (including any surfactant used as an emulsifier as another component of the formulation) is generally from 3% to about 25% based on the total weight of the mousse.

[0588] Preferably, the total amount of surfactant (including any surfactant used as an emulsifier as another component of the formulation) is generally from 10% to about 25% based on the total weight of the mousse.

[0589] Preferably, the total amount of surfactant (including any surfactant used as an emulsifier as another component of the formulation) is generally from 10% to about 20% based on the total weight of the mousse.

[0590] When the surfactant comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of a surfactant selected from the group consisting of sodium cocoyl glycinate, cocamidopropyl betaine, sorbitan-40 tetraoleate, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, and combinations of two or more of these, the total amount of surfactant (including any surfactant used as an emulsifier for another component in the formulation) is preferably 0.5% to less than 10%, based on the total weight of the mousse (including each of Mousses 1-23).

[0591] When the surfactant comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of a surfactant selected from the group consisting of sodium cocoyl glycinate, cocamidopropyl betaine, sorbitan-40 tetraoleate, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, and combinations of two or more of these, the total amount of surfactant (including any surfactant used as an emulsifier for another component in the formulation) is preferably 0.5% to less than 5%, based on the total weight of the mousse (including each of Mousses 1-23).

[0592] Preferably, the mousse formulations of the present invention (including each of Mousses 1-23) comprise, consist essentially of, or consist of a surfactant selected from the group consisting of sodium cocoyl glycinate, cocamidopropyl betaine, sorbitan-40 tetraoleate, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, and combinations of two or more of these.

[0593] Foaming agent

[0594] The foaming agent of the present invention acts to form the foam form of the mousse from the carrier, and in combination with the mousse method (including each of the mousse methods 1-23), and in combination with the mousse dispenser (including each of the mousse dispensers 1-23), it also preferably acts to discharge the concentrate from the container.

[0595] The mousse of the present invention preferably comprises a foaming agent comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of trans-1234ze.

[0596] The mousse of the present invention preferably comprises a foaming agent comprising at least 30 wt. % of trans-1234ze, based on the total foaming agent in the mousse.

[0597] The mousse of the present invention preferably comprises a foaming agent comprising at least 35 wt. % of trans-1234ze, based on the total foaming agent in the mousse.

[0598] The mousse of the present invention preferably comprises a foaming agent comprising at least 40 wt. % of trans-1234ze, based on the total foaming agent in the mousse.

[0599] The mousse of the present invention preferably comprises a foaming agent comprising at least 50 wt. % of trans-1234ze, based on the total foaming agent in the mousse.

[0600] The mousse of the present invention preferably comprises a foaming agent comprising at least 60 wt. % of trans-1234ze, based on the total foaming agent in the mousse.

[0601] The mousse of the present invention preferably comprises a foaming agent comprising at least 70 wt. % of trans-1234ze, based on the total foaming agent in the mousse.

[0602] The mousse of the present invention preferably comprises a foaming agent comprising from about 30% to about 70% by weight of trans-1234ze, from about 4% to about 11% by weight of propane, and from about 25% to about 60% by weight of isobutane.

[0603] The mousse of the present invention preferably comprises a foaming agent comprising at least 80 wt. % of trans-1234ze, based on the total foaming agent in the mousse.

[0604] In a preferred embodiment, greater than 5% to about 20% by weight of the mousse is a foaming agent.

[0605] Active ingredients

[0606] In a preferred embodiment, in addition to the surfactant, the mousse of the present invention (including each of mousses 1 to 23) further comprises one or more active ingredients. Specifically, those skilled in the art may include such active ingredients according to the intended function of the mousse.

[0607] Particularly in the preferred hair styling mousse embodiment, the mousse of the present invention (including each of Mousses 1-23) includes an active ingredient that affects the shape or texture of the hair.

[0608] Particularly in the preferred hair conditioner mousse embodiment, the mousses of the present invention (including each of Mousses 1-23) comprise a hair conditioning component.

[0609] In particular, in the preferred skin moisturizing mousse embodiment, the mousses of the present invention (including each of Mousses 1-23) include a skin moisturizer.

[0610] Particularly in the preferred sunscreen mousse embodiment, the mousses of the present invention (including each of Mousses 1-23) include components that protect the user's skin from exposure to the sun.

[0611] Particularly in the preferred hair coloring mousse embodiment, the mousses of the present invention (including each of Mousses 1-23) include components that affect hair coloring.

[0612] Each of these active ingredients will be present in an amount effective to achieve its purpose.

[0613] Adjuvant

[0614] In a preferred embodiment, the mousse of the present invention (including each of mousses 1-23) includes one or more adjuvants included in the formulation to fine-tune one or more properties of the mousse to suit the needs of a specific mousse. Specifically, those skilled in the art can include such active ingredients according to the intended function of the mousse.

[0615] For example, the mousse of the present invention (including each of mousses 1-23) may include, for example, one or more of the following: a pigment or colorant that affects the color of the mousse; a thickener; a film former; a pH adjuster; an emulsifier; a rinse aid; a fragrance; a viscosity adjuster; a preservative; a polyol such as glycerol and polypropylene glycol; and a chelating agent such as EDTA. Each of these ingredients will be present in an amount effective to achieve its purpose.

[0616] method

[0617] The present invention includes a method of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, including each of methods 1-23, wherein the mousse is a personal care mousse.

[0618] The present invention includes a method of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, including each of methods 1-23, wherein the mousse is a shampoo.

[0619] The present invention includes a method of forming a mousse having high gloss and good spreadability on a user, including each of methods 1-23, wherein the mousse is a hand wash.

[0620] The present invention includes a method of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, including each of methods 1-23, wherein the mousse is a body wash.

[0621] The present invention includes a method of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on a user, including each of methods 1-23, wherein the mousse is a facial cleanser.

[0622] The present invention includes a method of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, including each of methods 1-23, wherein the mousse is a skin conditioner.

[0623] The present invention includes a method of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, including each of methods 1-23, wherein the mousse is a perfumed mousse.

[0624] The present invention includes a method of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, including each of methods 1-23, wherein the mousse is a skin moisturizer.

[0625] The present invention includes a method of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, including each of methods 1-23, wherein the mousse is a sunscreen mousse.

[0626] The present invention includes a method of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, including each of methods 1-23, wherein the mousse is a leave-on facial mousse.

[0627] The present invention includes a method of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, including each of methods 1-23, wherein the mousse is a hair styling mousse.

[0628] The present invention includes a method of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, including each of methods 1-23, wherein the mousse is a hair coloring mousse.

[0629] The present invention includes a method of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, including each of methods 1-23, wherein the mousse is a hair styling mousse.

[0630] The present invention includes a method of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, including each of methods 1-23, wherein the mousse is a hair conditioning mousse.

[0631] The present invention includes a method of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, including each of methods 1-23, wherein the mousse is a shaving cream mousse.

[0632] The present invention includes a method of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on a user, including each of methods 1-23, wherein the mousse is a cosmetic mousse.

[0633] The present invention includes a method of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, including each of methods 1-23, wherein the mousse is a pharmaceutical / medicinal mousse.

[0634] The present invention includes a method of forming a mousse having high gloss and good spreadability on the user, including each of methods 1-23, wherein the mousse is a cosmetic mousse and a pharmaceutical / drug mousse.

[0635] The present invention includes a method of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, including each of methods 1-23, wherein the mousse is an anti-dandruff shampoo mousse.

[0636] The present invention includes a method of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, including each of methods 1-23, wherein the mousse is a tanning mousse.

[0637] The present invention includes a method of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, including each of methods 1-23, wherein the mousse is a sunscreen mousse.

[0638] The present invention includes a method of forming a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on the user, including each of methods 1-23, wherein the mousse is an antiperspirant and / or deodorant mousse.

[0639] Allocator

[0640] The present invention comprises a dispenser for dispensing a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on a user, including each of mousse dispensers 1-23, wherein the mousse is a personal care mousse.

[0641] The present invention comprises a dispenser for dispensing a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on a user, including each of mousse dispensers 1-23, wherein the mousse is a shampoo.

[0642] The present invention comprises a dispenser for dispensing a mousse having high gloss and good spreadability on a user, including each of mousse dispensers 1-23, wherein the mousse is a hand wash.

[0643] The present invention comprises a dispenser for dispensing a mousse having high gloss and good spreadability on a user, including each of mousse dispensers 1-23, wherein the mousse is a body wash.

[0644] The present invention includes a dispenser for dispensing a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on a user, including each of mousse dispensers 1-23, wherein the mousse is a skin moisturizer.

[0645] The present invention comprises a dispenser for dispensing a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on a user, including each of mousse dispensers 1-23, wherein the mousse is a sunscreen mousse.

[0646] The present invention comprises a dispenser for dispensing a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on a user, including each of mousse dispensers 1-23, wherein the mousse is a leave-on facial mousse.

[0647] The present invention comprises a dispenser for dispensing a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on a user, including each of mousse dispensers 1-23, wherein the mousse is a hair styling mousse.

[0648] The present invention comprises a dispenser for dispensing a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on a user, including each of mousse dispensers 1-23, wherein the mousse is a hair coloring mousse.

[0649] The present invention comprises a dispenser for dispensing a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on a user, including each of mousse dispensers 1-23, wherein the mousse is a hair styling mousse.

[0650] The present invention comprises a dispenser for dispensing a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on a user, including each of mousse dispensers 1-23, wherein the mousse is a hair conditioning mousse.

[0651] The present invention comprises a dispenser for dispensing a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on a user, including each of mousse dispensers 1-23, wherein the mousse is a shaving cream mousse.

[0652] The present invention comprises a dispenser for dispensing a mousse having high gloss and good spreadability on a user, including each of mousse dispensers 1-23, wherein the mousse is a cosmetic mousse.

[0653] The present invention comprises a dispenser for dispensing a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on a user, including each of mousse dispensers 1-23, wherein the mousse is a pharmaceutical / drug mousse.

[0654] The present invention includes a dispenser for dispensing a mousse having high gloss and good spreadability on a user, including each of mousse dispensers 1-23, wherein the mousse is a cosmetic mousse and a pharmaceutical / drug mousse.

[0655] The present invention comprises a dispenser for dispensing a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on a user, including each of mousse dispensers 1-23, wherein the mousse is an anti-dandruff shampoo mousse.

[0656] The present invention comprises a dispenser for dispensing a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on a user, including each of mousse dispensers 1-23, wherein the mousse is a shaving cream mousse.

[0657] The present invention comprises a dispenser for dispensing a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on a user, including each of mousse dispensers 1-23, wherein the mousse is a tanning mousse.

[0658] The present invention includes a dispenser for dispensing a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on a user, including each of mousse dispensers 1-23, wherein the mousse is a sunscreen mousse.

[0659] The present invention comprises a dispenser for dispensing a mousse having high gloss and good spreadability on a user, including each of mousse dispensers 1-23, wherein the mousse is a facial cosmetic mousse.

[0660] The present invention comprises a dispenser for dispensing a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on a user, including each of mousse dispensers 1-23, wherein the mousse is a deodorant mousse.

[0661] The present invention comprises a dispenser for dispensing a mousse having high shine and good spreadability on a user, including each of mousse dispensers 1-23, wherein the mousse is an antiperspirant mousse.

[0662] Example

[0663] Comparative Examples C1A-C1C - Mousse Shampoo with 5%-10% A-46 Propellant

[0664] Mousse shampoo formulations were prepared using the ingredients and amounts shown in Table 1 below, wherein all amounts are in weight percent:

[0665] Comparison Chart 1 – Shampoo Mousse

[0666]

[0667]

[0668] The formulation is formed by first adding water to a mixing vessel. Components 3 to 4 are then added to the container in the order listed under mixing. Heat is then applied while mixing so that the temperature of the container contents is raised to 70°C. Mixing is continued until a clear liquid phase is formed. The contents of the container are then cooled to room temperature (approximately 25°C). Components 5 to 10 are then added in the order listed, mixing thoroughly between additions. The formulation is then loaded into a can in an amount to produce about 20% head space in the can based on the relative amount of propellant to be added as described below. The can is then sealed. The propellant consisting of A-46 is then added to the can in an amount to produce a can content consisting of 95% by weight of the formulation of Comparative Table 1 and 5% by weight of A-46 propellant. This same experiment was then repeated, but in a consecutive experiment, such that A-46 was then added to the can in an amount to produce can contents consisting of 92.5 wt % and 90 wt % of the formulation of Comparative Table 1 and 7.5 wt % and 10 wt % of A-46 propellant, respectively.

[0669] The contents of the can from each experiment were then expelled by pressing the actuator for 1 second. The foam produced by each can was then evaluated and the results are reported in Table C1 below.

[0670] Table C1

[0671]

[0672] *- Density properties reported herein were measured by filling a 25 mL jar to the brim with foam and measuring the weight of the foam. Density was calculated by dividing the measured weight by the volume of the jar. Photos of the resulting foams for each experiment are provided for comparison Figure C1A , Figure C1B and Figure C1C middle.

[0673] As can be seen from the table and figure, this shampoo mousse formulation, which is typically representative of shampoo mousse formulations, when combined with 5 to 10 wt % of A-46 as a propellant, produces a foam with glossy characteristics that are undesirable for many important applications from a consumer appearance and use perspective.

[0674] Additionally, while the initial foam shape tends to improve with increasing amounts of A-46 propellant, the increase in A-46 propellant has a significant adverse effect on the spreadability of the foam. Specifically, Example C1C foam was tested by dispensing onto the palm of a user's hand (see comparative Figure C1D), who then attempted to spread the formulation onto the skin (see comparative Figures C1E and C1F):

[0675] As shown in the above photos, this formulation with 10% A-46 as propellant performed very poorly from a spreadability perspective. Specifically, the foam did not spread evenly and resulted in large areas where the formulation was not present or only thinly present on the skin.

[0676] Examples 1A-1C - Mousse Shampoo with 5%, 7.5% and 10% trans-1234ze Propellant

[0677] A mousse shampoo formulation identical to that described in Comparative Example C1 was prepared, combined with a propellant, and dispensed as in Comparative Example 1, except that the propellant used consisted of trans-1234ze. The foam generated by each can was then evaluated, and the results are reported in Table 1 below.

[0678] Table 1

[0679]

[0680]

[0681] *- The density properties reported herein were measured by filling a 25 mL can to the brim with foam and measuring the weight of the foam. The density was calculated by dividing the measured weight by the volume of the can.

[0682] Photographs of the foams obtained in each experiment are provided in the Figure 1A , Figure 1B and Figure 1C middle.

[0683] As can be seen from the table and figure, the gloss and wetness properties of the foam prepared with trans-1234ze as the propellant produced a foam with significantly and unexpectedly superior gloss and wetness compared to the same foam formulation using A-46.

[0684] The foam from Example 1C (10% trans-1234ze as propellant) not only had the best initial foam stability properties, this foam also had excellent spreadability properties. Specifically, the Example 1C foam was tested by dispensing onto the palm of a user (see Figure 1D ), and the user can easily and satisfactorily spread the preparation on the skin (see Figure 1E and Figure 1F ).

[0685] In addition, these examples illustrate that applicants have discovered that unexpectedly advantageous foams can be produced when the amount of trans-1234ze used as a propellant is greater than 5%, more preferably from about 7.5% to about 10%. Specifically, from the perspective of initial foam stability, the foam produced using 5% trans-1234ze produces a foam quality that is below the midpoint of this scale. Specifically, the foam made from 5% trans-1234ze is relatively flat and contains surface pores and bubbles, which will result in the foam being considered to have poor quality and shape from a consumer appearance and use perspective compared to a fluffy foam without visible pores or surface bubbles. On the other hand, as can be seen from Photo 1B above, the use of 7.5% by weight of trans-1234ze as a propellant produces a foam with greatly and unexpectedly improved stability relative to the foam produced in Example 1A. Specifically, the foam produced by Example 1B with 7.5% trans-1234ze is taller (i.e., not flat) and has fewer surface pores and bubbles than the foam produced by Example 1A, and thus the foam would be considered to have superior volume and shape from a consumer appearance and use perspective. Figure 1C As can be seen, the use of 10 wt. % trans-1234ze as a propellant produces a foam having greatly and unexpectedly improved initial stability relative to the foam produced in Example 1 A. Specifically, the foam produced by Example 1C with 10% trans-1234ze is taller and more domed (i.e., not flat) than the foams produced by 5% and 7.5% trans-1234ze, and exhibits substantially no visible surface pores or bubbles, and thus would be perceived as having superior volume and shape from a consumer appearance and use perspective.

[0686] Comparative Examples C2A-C2C - Shaving Mousse with 5%-10% A-46 Propellant

[0687] A shaving preparation was prepared using the ingredients and amounts shown in Comparative Table 2 below:

[0688] Comparison Chart 2 – Shaving Mousse

[0689]

[0690] Formulation is formed by adding components 1, 2 and 3 to the first container and by adding components 4-10 to the second container. The contents of each container are then heated to a temperature of about 70°C to about 75°C. The contents of the first container are then added to the contents of the second container under stirring. The preparation is then loaded into a tank in an amount to produce about 20% of head space in the tank based on the relative amount of the propellant to be added as described below. The tank is then sealed. The propellant consisting of A-46 is then added to the tank in an amount to produce tank contents, which are composed of 95% by weight of the preparation of Comparative Table 2 and 5% by weight of A-46 propellant (Example C2A). This same experiment is then repeated, except that in experiments C2B and C2C, A-46 is added to the tank in an amount to produce tank contents, which are composed of 92.5% by weight and 90% by weight of the preparation of Comparative Table 2 and 7.5% by weight and 10% by weight of A-46 propellant, respectively.

[0691] The foam produced by each can was then evaluated and the results are reported in Table C2 below.

[0692] Table C2

[0693]

[0694] *- Density properties reported herein were measured by filling a 25 mL jar to the brim with foam and measuring the weight of the foam. Density was calculated by dividing the measured weight by the volume of the jar. Photos of the foams obtained for each experiment are provided in the Figure C2A , Figure C2B and Figure C2C middle.

[0695] As can be seen from the table and photographs above, this shaving mousse formulation, which is typically representative of shaving mousse formulations, when combined with 5 to 10 wt % of A-46 as a propellant, produces a foam having shine, wetness and spray characteristics which are detrimental for many important applications from a consumer appearance and use perspective.

[0696] Examples 2A-2C - Shaving mousses with 5%, 7.5% and 10% trans-1234ze propellant

[0697] The same shaving mousse formulation as described in Comparative Example C2 was prepared, combined with a propellant, and dispensed as in Comparative Example 2, except that the propellant used consisted of trans-1234ze. The foam produced by each can was then evaluated, and the results are reported in Table 2 below.

[0698] Table 2

[0699]

[0700]

[0701] *- The density properties reported herein were measured by filling a 25 mL can to the brim with foam and measuring the weight of the foam. The density was calculated by dividing the measured weight by the volume of the can.

[0702] Photographs of the foams obtained in each experiment are provided in the Figure 2A , Figure 2B and Figure 2C middle.

[0703] As can be seen from the tables and photographs above, the gloss, wetness, spreadability, and spray characteristics of the foam produced using trans-1234ze as the propellant are significantly and unexpectedly superior to those of the same foam formulation but using A-46 as the propellant. In addition, these examples illustrate that applicants have discovered that unexpectedly favorable foams can be produced when the amount of trans-1234ze used as a propellant is greater than 5%, more preferably from about 7.5% to about 10%. Specifically, from a foam shape and quantity perspective, the foam produced using 5% trans-1234ze produces foam qualities close to or below the midpoint on each of these scales. Specifically, the foam made from 5% trans-1234ze is relatively flat and has many relatively large (easily visible) surface pores and bubbles. This combination of conditions will result in a foam that is perceived as having relatively poor quality and shape from a consumer appearance and use perspective, compared to a taller foam without visible pores or surface bubbles. On the other hand, as shown from Figure 2B As can be seen, the use of 7.5 wt. % trans-1234ze as a propellant produces a foam having greatly and unexpectedly improved volume and shape relative to the foam produced in Example 2A. Specifically, the foam produced by Example 2B with 7.5% trans-1234ze is taller (i.e., not flat and more domed) and has fewer surface pores and bubbles than the foam produced by Example 2A, and thus the foam would be considered to have superior volume and shape from a consumer appearance and use perspective. Furthermore, as can be seen from the above Figure 2C As can be seen, the use of 10 wt. % trans-1234ze as a propellant produces a foam having greatly and unexpectedly improved volume and shape relative to the foam produced in Example 2A. Specifically, the foam produced by Example 2C with 10% trans-1234ze is taller (i.e., not flat and more domed) than the foam produced by Examples 2A and 2B, and exhibits substantially no visible surface pores or bubbles, and thus would be considered to have excellent volume and shape from a consumer appearance and use perspective.

[0704] Comparative Examples C3A-C3C - Styling Mousse with 5%-10% A-46 Propellant

[0705] The styling formulations were prepared using the ingredients and amounts shown in Comparative Table 3 below:

[0706] Comparison Chart 3 – Styling Mousses

[0707]

[0708] Form the preparation by adding the components to the container in the listed order, wherein each addition is stirred. Form a clear liquid. Then the preparation is loaded into the tank in an amount to produce about 20% head space in the tank based on the relative amount of the propellant to be added as described below. Then the tank is sealed. Then the propellant composed of A-46 is added to the tank in an amount to produce tank contents, which are composed of 95% by weight of the preparation of the comparative table 3 and 5% by weight of the A-46 propellant (Example C3A). Then repeat this same experiment, except in experiments C3B and C3C, A-46 is added to the tank in an amount to produce tank contents, which are composed of 92.5% by weight and 90% by weight of the preparation of the comparative table 3 and 7.5% by weight and 10% by weight of the A-46 propellant respectively.

[0709] The foam produced by each can was then evaluated and the results are reported in Table C3 below.

[0710] Table C3

[0711]

[0712]

[0713] *- The density properties reported herein were measured by filling a 25 mL can to the brim with foam and measuring the weight of the foam. The density was calculated by dividing the measured weight by the volume of the can.

[0714] Photographs of the foams obtained in each experiment are provided in the Figure C3A , Figure C3B and Figure C3C middle.

[0715] As can be seen from the table and photographs above, this shaving mousse formulation, typically representative of styling mousse formulations, when combined with 5 to 10 wt. % A-46 as a propellant, produces a foam having gloss, wetness, spreadability, and sprayability, properties that are detrimental for many important applications from a consumer appearance and use perspective.

[0716] Examples 3A-3C - Styling Mousses with 5%, 7.5% and 10% trans-1234ze Propellant

[0717] A styling mousse formulation identical to that described in Comparative Example C3 was prepared, combined with a propellant, and dispensed as in Comparative Example 3, except that the propellant used consisted of trans-1234ze. The foam produced by each can was then evaluated, and the results are reported in Table 3 below.

[0718] Table 3

[0719]

[0720]

[0721] *- The density properties reported herein were measured by filling a 25 mL can to the brim with foam and measuring the weight of the foam. The density was calculated by dividing the measured weight by the volume of the can.

[0722] Photographs of the foams obtained in each experiment are provided in the Figure 3A , Figure 3B and Figure 3C middle.

[0723] As can be seen from the tables and figures, the gloss, wetness, spreadability, and spray characteristics of the foam produced using trans-1234ze as a propellant are significantly and unexpectedly superior to those of the same foam formulation but using A-46 as a propellant. In addition, these examples show that the applicant has discovered that unexpectedly favorable foams can be produced when the amount of trans-1234ze used as a propellant is greater than 5%, more preferably from about 7.5% to about 10%. Specifically, from the perspective of foam shape, stability, and quantity, the foam produced using 5% trans-1234ze produces a foam quality close to or below the midpoint of each of these scales. Specifically, the foam made from 5% trans-1234ze is relatively flat and has many relatively large (easily visible) surface pores and bubbles, and a stability of 2. This combination of conditions will result in a foam that is perceived to have relatively poor quantity, stability, and shape from a consumer appearance and use perspective compared to a taller foam without visible pores or surface bubbles. On the other hand, as can be seen from the above Figure 3B As can be seen, the use of 7.5 wt% trans-1234ze as a propellant produces a foam having greatly and unexpectedly improved shape, stability, and volume relative to the foam produced in Example 3A. Specifically, the foam produced by Example 3B with 7.5% trans-1234ze is taller (i.e., not flat and more domed) and has fewer surface pores and bubbles than the foam produced by Example 3A, and thus the foam would be perceived as having superior volume and shape from a consumer appearance and use perspective. Furthermore, as can be seen from the above Figure 3CAs can be seen, the use of 10 wt. % trans-1234ze as a propellant produces a foam having greatly and unexpectedly improved volume and shape relative to the foam produced in Example 3 A. Specifically, the foam produced by Example 3C with 10% trans-1234ze is taller and more domed (i.e., not flat), and exhibits substantially no visible surface pores or bubbles, and thus would be considered to have superior volume and shape from a consumer appearance and use perspective.

[0724] Examples 4A-4I - Mousse Shampoo with Propellant Containing Trans-1234ze and A-46

[0725] The same shampoo mousse formulation as described in Comparative Example C1 was used with a range of propellants comprising trans-1234ze and propellant A-46. The different propellant blends tested are described in Table 4 below:

[0726] Table 4

[0727]

[0728] Cans containing 90 wt. % of the mousse formulation and 10 % of each of Propellants 1-9 were prepared and the foam was dispensed from each of the 9 cans onto a horizontal plate of black kraft paper and allowed to form for 3 minutes after dispensing, the dispenses being listed herein. Figure 4A middle.

[0729]

[0730] This experiment demonstrates the use of mousse formulations with propellants comprising a combination of trans-1234ze and A-46, wherein the weight ratio of trans-1234ze:A-46 is from about 7:3 to about 3:7, and even more preferably from about 7:3 to about 4:6, with a ratio of about 7:3 to about 5:5 being highly preferred. Specifically, these results demonstrate that formulations using preferred ratios of trans-1234ze and A-46 in a blend provide foams with unexpectedly high levels of performance in terms of foam shape, gloss, wetness, stability, and volume.

[0731] Additionally, cans containing 90% by weight of the mousse formulation and 10% of each of Propellants 1-9 were prepared, and foam was dispensed from each of the 9 cans onto a vertical plate of black kraft paper and allowed to form for 3 minutes after dispensing, the dispenses being listed herein. Figure 4A middle:

[0732] This experiment demonstrates that unexpected advantages in terms of excellent foam spreadability and stability are achieved with propellants comprising a combination of trans-1234ze and A-46, wherein the weight ratio of trans-1234ze:A-46 is from about 6:4 to about 4:6, and even more preferably from about 6:4 to about 5:5.

[0733] Comparative Example C5 - Sunscreen Mousse 10% A-46 Propellant

[0734] A sunshade mousse was prepared using the ingredients and amounts shown in Table 5 below, wherein all amounts are in weight percent:

[0735] Table C5 – Sunshade Mousse

[0736]

[0737]

[0738] The formulation is formed by first preparing an oil phase containing filters, beeswax, Tegoalkanol IC20, Arlacel 165, ganex v220, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, caprylic capric triglyceride at a temperature of 70°C-80°C, and mixing those components until uniform. The aqueous phase is then formed by adding water to a separate container and then dispersing Natrosol 250HX until uniform. The aqueous phase is then heated to 70°C-75°C, and the following components are then added: disodium edetate, chlorphenesin, propylene glycol, and polysorbate-20. The aqueous phase components are then mixed until uniform. Emulsification is achieved by adding the oil phase to the aqueous phase under homogenization until an opaque emulsion is formed.

[0739] The formulation was then charged to the can in an amount to produce about 20% headspace in the can based on the relative amount of propellant to be added as described below. The can was then sealed. A propellant consisting of A-46 was then added to the can in an amount to produce can contents consisting of 90% by weight of the formulation of Table C5 and 10% by weight of A-46 (Example C5A).

[0740] Additionally, foams made with higher levels of A-46 propellant had a significant adverse effect on the spreadability of the foam. Specifically, the foams were tested by dispensing onto the back of a user's hand (see Figure C5A ), the user then attempts to spread the formulation onto the skin (see Figure C5B and Figure C5C ).

[0741] like Figure C5A , Figure C5B and Figure C5CAs shown, this formulation with 10% A-46 as propellant performs very poorly from a spreadability perspective. Specifically, the foam does not spread evenly and results in large lumpy areas and leaves large areas where the formulation is not present on the skin.

[0742] Example 5 - Sunshade Mousse with 10% trans-1234ze Propellant

[0743] A sunscreen mousse formulation was prepared as described in Comparative Example 5 and combined with a propellant and dispensed as described in Comparative Example 5, except that the propellant used consisted of trans-1234ze so that the can had 10% by weight trans-1234ze. This foam was dispensed onto the back of the user's hand (see Figure 5A ), and the user can easily and satisfactorily spread the preparation on the skin (see Figure 5B and Figure 5C ).

[0744] Example 6 - Mousse Skin Cleansers with Propellants Containing Trans-1234ze and Different Surfactants

[0745] A skin mousse formulation was used to prepare and compare a series of mousse foams made using trans-1234ze as a propellant (in an amount of about 10% by weight of the formulation contents) with a series of different surfactants, the remainder being water. Jars containing the mousse formulations with 2.5%, 5%, and 10% by weight of the test surfactant were prepared, and foam was dispensed from each of the jars and the foam density was measured. The results are reported in Tables 6A and 6B below. Fig. 6A (where the first bar of each surfactant is 2.5%, the second bar is 5%, and the third bar is 10%).

[0746] Table 6A

[0747]

[0748] As can be seen from the above data, generally the foam density of a mousse increases as the surfactant concentration decreases. However, Applicants have unexpectedly discovered that a small, limited number of surfactants, when used in the mousse formulations of the present invention (including each of Mousses 1-23), provide an unexpected opposite result, namely, a decrease in foam density as the surfactant concentration decreases. This result is described herein in Figure 6B , which shows the foam volume generated for the same surfactant as reported in Table 6A (which is inversely proportional to the foam density) for surfactant concentrations of 2.5 wt%, 5 wt% and 10 wt%.

Claims

1. A wash-free mousse composition with high gloss and good spreadability, the mousse composition comprising: (i) 50 to 90 wt % of a carrier, based on the weight of components (i) to (v); (ii) 0.5 wt % to 3 wt % of one or more surface tension reducing agents, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), that reduce the surface tension of the carrier, wherein the one or more surface tension reducing agents include sodium cocoyl glycinate, cocamidopropyl betaine, or a combination of these; (iii) greater than 5 wt % to 20 wt % of a blowing agent, based on the weight of components (i)-(v), wherein the blowing agent comprises at least 30 wt % trans-1234ze; and (iv) optionally one or more active ingredients in addition to the surface tension reducing agent; as well as (v) one or more adjuvants; Provided that if the surface tension modifier is present in an amount less than 3 wt %, then component (v) is present and comprises an adjuvant that aids in the formation of foam cell walls from the carrier.

2. A leave-in mousse composition according to claim 1, wherein the carrier comprises at least 90% by weight water.

3. A leave-in mousse composition according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the foaming agent comprises at least 40% by weight of trans-1234ze.

4. A leave-in mousse composition according to claim 1, claim 2 or claim 3, comprising 7.5 to 15 wt% of a foaming agent, based on the weight of components (i) to (v).

5. A leave-in mousse composition according to claim 1, claim 2, claim 3 or claim 4, wherein the foaming agent comprises 30 to 70 wt% trans-1234ze, 4 to 11 wt% propane and 25 to 60 wt% isobutylene.

6. The leave-in mousse composition according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the foam has a spreadability of 4 or more, a glossiness of 4 or more, and an initial foam stability of 3 or more.

7. A non-therapeutic method, comprising applying the leave-in mousse according to any one of claims 1 to 6 to human skin and / or hair.

8. The non-therapeutic method of claim 7, wherein the surface tension reducing agent further comprises a surface tension reducing agent selected from the group consisting of sorbitan-40 tetraoleate, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, and combinations thereof, and wherein the method of applying comprises applying the mousse formulation to a user to form a mousse foam having a density of 0.05 g / mL or less.

9. An article comprising a container under pressure and a leave-in mousse according to any one of claims 1 to 6 in the container.

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