SOLIDIFIED GEL AND SKIN CLEANSING PROCESSES

Abstract

Solidified Gel and Skin Cleansing Processes: A cosmetic composition in the form of a solidified gel is disclosed comprising: (a) about 0.5% by weight or more of gellan gum; (b) one or more polyols having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms; (c) one or more surfactants; and (d) water. The cosmetic composition is useful in topical treatment and body cleansing processes, for example, of the skin. The cosmetic composition and processes are particularly effective for makeup removal. Figure for the abstract: none

Description

Title of the invention: SOLIDIFIED GEL AND SKIN CLEANSING METHODS - SCOPE OF DISCLOSURE

[0001] This disclosure relates to a cosmetic composition in the form of a solidified gel of a micellar solution and processes for treating and cleansing the body using the cosmetic composition. CONTEXT

[0002] The skin acts as a natural barrier between the internal and external environments and therefore plays an important role in vital biological functions. It also provides protection against mechanical and chemical injuries, microorganisms, and damage caused by ultraviolet radiation. However, the health and appearance of the skin can deteriorate due to environmental factors, genetic makeup, nutrition, and sun exposure. With age, the outer layer of the skin (epidermis) thins, even though the number of cell layers remains unchanged. The skin may appear pale and / or develop pigment spots (age spots, liver spots, or lentigines). Changes in the connective tissue reduce the strength and elasticity of the skin. This is called elastosis. It is more noticeable in areas exposed to the sun (solar elastosis).

[0003] Individuals seek to improve the appearance of their skin, particularly the skin on their face. Many makeup products are available for application to the face, including areas around the eyes. Examples include foundations, eyeshadows, mascaras, eyeliners, lipsticks, and lip glosses. Makeup temporarily improves the appearance and texture of the skin, but the improvements are not permanent. Over time, makeup will eventually fade or disappear from the skin. Makeup products are regularly removed or cleansed from the skin, usually daily, to maintain overall skin health.Failure to regularly remove makeup and cleanse the skin can lead to clogged pores, skin aging, degradation of the skin barrier, inflammation, and flare-ups of underlying skin conditions such as acne or rosacea.

[0004] Makeup removers and cleansers are generally used to remove makeup from the skin. These products are often used on all parts of the face, including the areas around the eyes. Makeup used around the eyes is usually very long-lasting and not easily removed. Makeup products Long-lasting formulas are used to ensure that makeup doesn't easily come off, for example, if it comes into contact with eye moisture. The facial muscles around the eyes are in constant motion to maintain facial expressions. Makeup applied around the eyes must withstand these continuous movements without running, flaking, or clumping. The eyes and the skin around them are particularly sensitive. That's why some makeup removers and cleansers have been specially formulated to remove makeup around the eyes. However, these products still have drawbacks. They often don't remove makeup quickly and easily in a single application. Several applications of the makeup remover or cleanser are necessary to completely remove the makeup and clean the skin. Excessive scrubbing, rubbing, or pulling can irritate or even damage the skin.Therefore, there is a need for cosmetic cleansing compositions that include makeup removers that are particularly effective and also easy to apply and use without damaging or irritating the skin and eyes. DISCLOSURE SUMMARY

[0005] This disclosure relates to a cosmetic composition in the form of a solidified gel that is particularly useful for cleansing, moisturizing, and nourishing the skin. The solidified gel is transparent, easy to use, and gentle, and effectively moisturizes and cleanses the skin. The applicant has discovered that among thickening agents, particularly polysaccharide thickening agents, gellan gum is remarkably effective at generating a transparent solidified gel from a micellar solution. The solidified gel has a pleasant, non-sticky texture. It glides easily over the skin, depositing a pleasant layer of the composition. This deposited layer penetrates, dislodges, and dissolves contaminants (e.g., unwanted oils, sebum, makeup, and buildup), which can then be easily wiped off or simply rinsed from the skin.Thus, the cosmetic composition is particularly well suited to removing makeup from the skin.

[0006] The cosmetic composition typically takes the form of a solidified gel of a micellar solution, is transparent or translucent, and includes: a. about 0.5% by weight or more of gellan gum, relative to the weight of the cosmetic composition; b. one or more polyols having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms; c. one or more surfactants; and d. of water.

[0007] Non-limiting examples of polyols having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms include ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, pentylene glycol, 1,3-propanediol, diethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, the caprylyl glycol, glycerin, or mixtures thereof. In various embodiments, the cosmetic composition includes glycerin and, optionally, one or more additional polyols having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms, for example, selected from ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, pentylene glycol, 1,3-propanediol, diethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, caprylyl glycol, or mixtures thereof.

[0008] The cosmetic composition may include one or more surfactants, for example, surfactants selected from amphoteric surfactants, nonionic surfactants, anionic surfactants, cationic surfactants, or mixtures thereof. In a preferred embodiment, the cosmetic composition includes a plurality of surfactants (i.e., two or more surfactants). The plurality of surfactants may include one or more amphoteric surfactants, one or more nonionic surfactants, and optionally, one or more anionic surfactants.

[0009] Non-limiting examples of amphoteric surfactants include alkyl amphopropionates, betaines, alkyl sultaines, alkyl amphoacetates, or mixtures thereof. In a preferred embodiment, at least one or more of the amphoteric surfactants is an alkyl amphoacetate, for example, selected from disodium cocoamphodiacetate, disodium lauroamphodiacetate, disodium caprylamphodiacetate, disodium caprylamphodiacetate, disodium cocoamphodipropionate, disodium lauroamphodipropionate, disodium caprylamphodipropionate, disodium caprylomphodipropionate, disodium lauroamphodipropionic acid, cocoamphodipropionic acid, or mixtures thereof.

[0010] Non-limiting examples of nonionic surfactants include poloxamers; alkyl polyglucosides; alcohols, alpha-diols, alkylphenols, or fatty acid esters, optionally ethoxylated, propoxylated, or glycerolated (polyglyceryl-2 isostearate); ethoxylated fatty acid esters; glyceryl esters of fatty acids; fatty alcohol ethoxylates; alkylphenol ethoxylates; fatty acid alkoxylates; and mixtures thereof. In a preferred embodiment, the cosmetic composition includes at least one poloxamer.

[0011] The cosmetic composition may optionally include one or more miscellaneous ingredients. Non-limiting examples of miscellaneous ingredients include preservatives, perfumes, essential oils, chelating agents, antioxidants, flavonoids, vitamins, botanical extracts, UV filtering agents, proteins, protein hydrolysates, protein isolates, fillers, compositional colorants, or mixtures thereof.

[0012] The cosmetic composition typically includes a large proportion of water and few, if any, fatty compounds. For example, the cosmetic composition preferably includes less than 2% by weight of fatty compounds, more preferably less than 1.5% by weight, and even more preferably less than 1% by weight of fatty compounds.

[0013] The cosmetic composition is in the form of a solidified gel. The hardness of the cosmetic composition (of the solidified gel) will vary but is typically from about 0.04 N to about 15 N at 25 °C. However, in some embodiments, the hardness may be from about 0.05 to about 15 N, from about 0.1 to about 12 N, from about 0.5 to about 10 N, or from 1 to 10 N at 25 °C.

[0014] The cosmetic composition can be poured, cut, or formed into a desired shape. For example, in one embodiment, the cosmetic composition is in the form of a stick.

[0015] The cosmetic composition is particularly useful in skin treatment processes, including skin cleansing processes and skin makeup removal processes, especially for facial skin and the skin around the eyes. Such processes include applying the cosmetic composition to the skin and subsequently wiping, rinsing, or washing the composition off the skin. In skin cleansing processes, the cosmetic composition can be applied to the skin that needs to be cleansed. In skin makeup removal processes, the cosmetic composition is applied to the skin on which makeup is present or adheres. After applying the cosmetic composition to the skin, it can optionally be massaged or rubbed into the skin, for example, with the hands and fingers of an individual.

[0016] Processes for preparing and using the cosmetic composition are also disclosed. The cosmetic composition is made by combining ingredients of the cosmetic composition and heating the composition to promote its hardening into a solidified gel. Typically, gellan gum is dissolved in water, and additional ingredients of the cosmetic composition are added to form a micellar solution. The micellar solution is heated to a temperature of approximately 70 °C for at least 5 minutes. After cooling to room temperature, the composition hardens into a solidified gel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0017] This disclosure relates to a cosmetic composition that is useful for cleansing, moisturizing, and nourishing the skin. The composition is a solidified gel that is easy to use, remarkably effective, and aesthetically pleasing. Typically, the solidified gel is transparent and spreads effortlessly along and over the skin, leaving a cleansing layer of the composition. This cleansing layer penetrates, dissolves, and lifts away unwanted substances such as oils, sebum, and makeup from the skin, while simultaneously moisturizing and softening the skin. Skin. The cosmetic formula is particularly suitable and useful for removing facial makeup, especially from the delicate areas around the eyes. The formula is gentle yet effective, quickly removing makeup without causing irritation or damage to the skin, such as irritation or damage caused by harsh detergent surfactants or excessive rubbing.

[0018] The cosmetic composition typically includes: a. about 0.5% by weight or more of gellan gum; b. approximately 1 to approximately 10% by weight of one or more polyols having 2 to 10 carbon atoms; c. approximately 1 to approximately 10% by weight of one or more surfactants; and d. approximately 80 to approximately 95% by weight of water;

[0019] wherein the composition is a solidified gel of a micellar solution,

[0020] is transparent or translucent, and

[0021] All percentages by weight are based on a total weight of the composition.

[0022] The term "micellar" as used throughout the disclosure is used in accordance with its ordinary and usual meaning. In this sense, a micellar composition is a composition containing a dispersion of micelles, which are typically aggregated amphiphiles in equilibrium with free, non-aggregated amphiphiles. Micellar compositions form when the amphiphile concentration exceeds the critical micelle concentration (CMC) or the critical aggregation concentration (CAC).

[0023] The cosmetic composition is not an emulsion or a dispersion but is a solidified gel, which is homogeneous and transparent or translucent, preferably transparent.

[0024] The cosmetic composition may include additional ingredients, for example, one or more miscellaneous ingredients. Non-limiting examples of miscellaneous ingredients include preservatives, perfumes, essential oils, chelating agents, antioxidants, flavonoids, vitamins, botanical extracts, UV filtering agents, proteins, protein hydrolysates, protein isolates, fillers (for example, silica, talc, other particles, etc.), compositional colorants, or mixtures thereof.

[0025] The cosmetic composition typically includes a large proportion of water and few, if any, fatty compounds. For example, the cosmetic composition preferably includes less than 2% by weight of fatty compounds, more preferably less than 1.5% by weight, and even more preferably less than 1% by weight of fatty compounds.

[0026] The hardness of the solidified gel will vary but is typically from about 0.04 N to about 15 N at 25 °C. However, in some embodiments, the hardness can be about 0.05 to about 15 N, from about 0.1 to about 12 N, from about 0.5 to about 10 N, or from 1 to 10 N at 25 °C.

[0027] The cosmetic composition can be cast, cut, or formed into a desired shape. For example, in one embodiment, the cosmetic composition is in the form of a stick or a bar. The stick or bar can also be packaged in a container that allows a user to expel a portion of the stick or bar, as desired, from a container similar to containers used for packaging and dispensing solid deodorant sticks or bars. (a) Gellan gum

[0028] Gellan gum is a water-soluble anionic polysaccharide produced by the bacterium Sphingomonas elodea. The applicant has found that gellan gum is particularly well-suited for solidifying a micellar solution in the present case. When dissolved in water and heated to a temperature of approximately 70°C or higher, gellan gum produces a gelling effect and solidifies the cosmetic composition. The solidified gel has a pleasant (smooth) consistency, is transparent or translucent, and can be poured or cut to the desired size and shape.

[0029] The total amount of gellan gum in the cosmetic composition will vary but is typically about 0.5% by weight or more, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. In other embodiments, the cosmetic composition includes about 0.5 to about 3% by weight, about 0.5 to about 2.5% by weight, about 0.5 to about 2% by weight, about 0.5 to about 1.5% by weight, about 0.8 to about 3% by weight, about 0.8 to about 2.5% by weight, about 0.8 to about 2% by weight, about 0.8 to about 1.5% by weight, about 1 to about 3% by weight, about 1 to about 2.5% by weight, about 1 to about 2% by weight, or about 1 to about 1% by weight, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition.Preferably, the cosmetic composition includes about 0.5 to about 3% by weight, more preferably about 0.8 to about 2.5% by weight, and even more preferably about 0.8 to about 2% by weight, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. (b) Polyols

[0030] The cosmetic composition typically includes one or more polyols having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms. Preferably, the polyols also have two or three hydroxyl groups. For example, the polyols may be selected from glycols and glycerol. Non-limiting examples of polyols having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms include ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, 1,3-propanediol, diethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, caprylyl glycol, glycerin, and combinations thereof. In a preferred embodiment, the cosmetic composition includes glycerin and one or more additional polyols having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms. In a further embodiment, the cosmetic composition includes one or more glycols selected from ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, pentylene glycol, hexylene glycol, diethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, or combinations thereof.

[0031] The total quantity of one or more polyols having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms in the cosmetic composition will vary, but is from approximately 1 to approximately 20% by weight, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. In other embodiments, the cosmetic composition includes approximately 1 to approximately 15% by weight, approximately 1 to approximately 12% by weight, approximately 1 to approximately 10% by weight, approximately 1 to approximately 8% by weight, approximately 1 to approximately 5% by weight, approximately 2 to approximately 20% by weight, approximately 2 to approximately 15% by weight, approximately 2 to approximately 12% by weight, approximately 2 to approximately 10% by weight, approximately 2 to approximately 8% by weight, or approximately 2 to approximately 5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. Preferably, the cosmetic composition includes approximately 1 to approximately 15% by weight, more preferably approximately 1 to approximately 10% by weight, and even more preferably, approximately 2 to approximately 8% by weight of one or more polyols. (c) Surfactants

[0032] The cosmetic composition typically includes one or more surfactants. The term "surfactants" is also intended to encompass "emulsifiers". Surfactants include nonionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, anionic surfactants, and cationic surfactants.

[0033] The total quantity of one or more surfactants in the cosmetic composition will vary, but is typically about 0.1 and about 20% by weight, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. In other embodiments, the cosmetic composition includes approximately 0.1 to approximately 15% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 10% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 8% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 5% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 20% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 15% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 10% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 8% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 5% by weight, approximately 1 to approximately 10% by weight, approximately 1 to approximately 8% by weight, approximately 1 to approximately 5% by weight, approximately 2 to approximately 20% by weight, approximately 2 to approximately 15% by weight, approximately 2 to approximately 10% by weight, approximately 2 to approximately 8% by weight. weight, or about 2 to about 5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. (c)(i) Amphoteric surfactants

[0034] The cosmetic composition preferably includes one or more amphoteric surfactants. Non-limiting examples of amphoteric surfactants include alkyl amphopropionates, betaines, alkyl sultaines, alkyl amphoacetates, and combinations thereof.

[0035] Non-limiting examples of alkyl amphopropionates include the cocoamphopropionate, cornamphopropionate, caprylamphopropionate, caproamphopropionate, oleoamphopropionate, isostearamoamphopropionate, stearoamphopropionate, lauroamphopropionate, their salts, and any combination thereof.

[0036] Non-limiting examples of betaines include coco betaine, cocoamidopropyl betaine, lauryl betaine, laurylhydroxy sulfobetaine, lauryldimethyl betaine, cocoamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, behenyl betaine, capryl / capramidopropyl betaine, lauryl hydroxysultaine, stearyl betaine, and their combinations.

[0037] Non-limiting examples of alkyl sultaines include cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine and lauryl hydroxysultaine.

[0038] Non-limiting examples of alkyl amphoathetastes include disodium cocoamphodiacetate, disodium lauroamphodiacetate, disodium caprylamphodiacetate, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, disodium lauroamphodiacetate, disodium caprylamphodiacetate, disodium cocoamphodipropionate, disodium lauroamphodipropionate, disodium caprylamphodipropionate, disodium caprylomphodipropionate, lauroamphodipropionic acid, cocoamphodipropionic acid, or mixtures thereof. In a preferred embodiment, the cosmetic composition includes one or more alkyl amphoathetastes. In a preferred embodiment, the alkyl amphoatheta is selected from sodium lauroamphoacetate, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, or a combination thereof. (c)(ii) Non-ionic surfactants

[0039] The cosmetic composition preferably includes one or more non-ionic surfactants. Non-limiting examples of non-ionic surfactants include poloxamer surfactants; polysorbates; alkyl polyglucosides; alcohols, alpha-diols, alkylphenols and fatty acid esters, being ethoxylated, propoxylated or glycerolated (polyglyceryl-2 isostearate); ethoxylated fatty esters; glyceryl esters of fatty acids; fatty alcohol ethoxylates; alkylphenol ethoxylates; fatty acid alkoxylates; and mixtures thereof.

[0040] In a preferred embodiment, the cosmetic composition includes one or more poloxamer surfactants.

[0041] Poloxamers are non-ionic triblock copolymers composed of a central hydrophobic chain of polyoxypropylene (poly(propylene oxide)) flanked of two hydrophilic chains of polyoxyethylene (poly(ethylene oxide)). The term surfactant poloxamer refers to a nonionic triblock copolymer of polyethylene oxide-propylene oxide-ethylene oxide (PEG-PPG-PEG). Poloxamer surfactants include nonionic triblock copolymers such as polyethylene oxide-oxypropylene oxide-oxyethylene oxide (PEO-PPO-PEO) characterized by a central hydrophobic chain of polyoxypropylene (poly(propylene oxide)) flanked by two hydrophilic chains of polyoxyethylene (poly(ethylene oxide)). Examples of nonionic triblock copolymers may include a structure according to formula (A): (HAS)

[0042] wherein each a is independently an integer in the range of 2-130, and b is an integer in the range of 15-67. In some embodiments, a is in the range of 50-100 and b is in the range of 20-40. In some embodiments, a is in the range of 70-90 and b is in the range of 25-30. Non-limiting examples of poloxamers include poloxamer 188, also known as Pluronic® F-68, or KOLLIPHOR® P188, for example, in which a=80 and b=27. Other poloxamers include poloxamer 338, also known as Synperonic® PE / F108, poloxamer 407, also known as Synperonic® PE / F127, poloxamer 331, also known as Synperonic® PE / L101.

[0043] The terms "PLURONIC® F68", "PLURONIC F-68", or "PF-68", also known as poloxamer 188, refer to a poly(ethylene glycol)-block-poly(propylene glycol)-block copolymer with an average molecular weight, Mn avg., of 8350-8400. The term "PLURONIC® F127", also known as poloxamer 407, designates a triblock copolymer consisting of a central hydrophobic polypropylene glycol block flanked by two hydrophilic polyethylene glycol (PEG) blocks. The approximate length of the two PEG blocks is 101 repeating units, while the approximate length of the propylene glycol block is 56 repeating units. It is also known by the Croda trade name Synperonic® PE / F 127. The term "PLURONIC® F108" refers to poly(ethylene glycol)-block-poly(propylene glycol)-block poly(ethylene glycol). The term "PLURONIC® P103" refers to poly(ethylene glycol)-block- poly(propylene glycol)-block poly(ethylene glycol). The term "PLURONIC® P104" refers to poly(ethylene glycol)-block-poly(propylene glycol)-block poly(ethylene glycol). The term "PLURONIC® P123" refers to poly(ethylene glycol)-block-poly(propylene glycol)-block poly(ethylene glycol).

[0044] Non-limiting examples of poloxamers include poloxamer-101, poloxamer-105, poloxamer-105 benzoate, poloxamer-108, poloxamer-122, poloxamer-123, poloxamer-124, poloxamer-181, poloxamer-182, poloxamer-182 dibenzoate, poloxamer-183, poloxamer-184, poloxamer-185, poloxamer-188, poloxamer-212, poloxamer-215, poloxamer-217, poloxamer-231, poloxamer-234, poloxamer-235, poloxamer-237, poloxamer-238, the poloxamer-282, poloxamer-284, poloxamer-288, poloxamer-331, poloxamer-333, poloxamer-334, poloxamer-335, poloxamer-338, poloxamer-401, poloxamer-402, poloxamer-403 and poloxamer-407.

[0045] The lengths of the polymer blocks can be customized, and consequently, there are many different poloxamers with slightly different properties. Poloxamer copolymers are commonly designated with the letter "P" (for poloxamer) followed by three digits. The first two digits multiplied by 100 give the approximate molecular mass of the polyoxypropylene core, and the last digit multiplied by 10 gives the percentage of polyoxyethylene content (e.g., P407 = Poloxamer with a polyoxypropylene molecular mass of 4,000 g / mol and a polyoxyethylene content of 70%). For the trade names Pluronic® and Synperonic® poloxamers, the coding of these copolymers begins with a letter to define their physical form at room temperature (L = liquid, P = paste, F = flake (solid)) followed by two or three digits.The first digit (two digits in a three-digit number) of the numerical designation, multiplied by 300, indicates the approximate molecular weight of the hydrophobic chain; and the last digit multiplied by 10 gives the percentage of polyoxyethylene content (for example, F-68 indicates a polyoxypropylene molecular weight of 1800 g / mol and a polyoxyethylene content of 80%). An example of a poloxamer is Pluronic F-68®. PF-68 is a nonionic triblock copolymer of polyoxyethylene oxide-polyoxypropylene oxide-polyoxyethylene oxide (PEO-PPO-PEO). Commercially available poloxamers include PLURONIC® surfactants such as PLURONIC® F68, F77, F87, F98, F108, F127, P103, P104, P105, and P123.

[0046] The total amount of one or more poloxamer surfactants in the cosmetic composition, if present, will vary, but is typically from about 0.1 to about 10% by weight, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. In other modes In practice, the cosmetic composition includes approximately 0.1 to approximately 8% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 5% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 3% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 10% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 5% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 3% by weight, approximately 1 to approximately 10% by weight, approximately 1 to approximately 8% by weight, approximately 1 to approximately 5% by weight, or approximately 1 to approximately 3% by weight, of one or more poloxamer surfactants relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. Preferably, the cosmetic composition includes approximately 0.1 to approximately 10% by weight, preferably approximately 0.5 to approximately 8% by weight, and more preferably approximately 0.5 to approximately 5% by weight of one or more poloxamer surfactants, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition.

[0047] Non-ionic surfactants also include those of the alkyl(poly)glycoside type, represented in particular by the following general formula: RiO-(R2O)t-(G)v in which: Ri represents a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl substituent comprising 6 to 24 carbon atoms and in particular 8 to 18 carbon atoms, or an alkylphenyl substituent whose linear or branched alkyl substituent comprises 6 to 24 carbon atoms and in particular 8 to 18 carbon atoms; R2 represents an alkylene substituent comprising 2 to 4 carbon atoms; G represents a sugar motif comprising 5 to 6 carbon atoms; t denotes a value from 0 to 10 and preferably from 0 to 4 and v denotes a value from 1 to 15 and preferably from 1 to 4.Preferably, alkyl(poly)glycoside surfactants are compounds of the formula described above in which: Ri denotes a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl substituent comprising 8 to 18 carbon atoms; R2 represents an alkylene substituent comprising 2 to 4 carbon atoms; t denotes a value from 0 to 3 and preferably equal to 0; and G denotes glucose, fructose or galactose, preferably glucose; the degree of polymerization, namely the value of v, may range from 1 to 15 and preferably from 1 to 4, the average degree of polymerization being more particularly between 1 and 2. The glucoside bonds between the sugar units are generally of the 1-6 or 1-4 type, preferably of the 1-4 type. In particular, the alkyl(poly)glycoside surfactant can be a C8 / Ci6 alkyl(poly)glucoside 1,4 alkyl(poly)glucosides, and in particular decyl glucosides and caprylyl / capryl glucosides.

[0048] Nonionic surfactants include C8-C30 (preferably C12-C18) polyoxyethylenated fatty acid esters of sorbitan, C8-C30 (preferably C12-C18) polyethoxylated fatty alcohols, C8-C30 (preferably C12-C18) polyglycerol fatty acid esters, polyoxyethylenated compounds preferably having 2 to 30 moles of ethylene oxide, polyglycerol compounds preferably having 2 to 16 moles of glycerol, and mixtures thereof. Alcohols Polyoxyethylenated C8-C30 fatty alcohols may be selected from among C12-C18 fatty alcohols, including polyoxyethylenated lauric, cetyl, myristic, and stearyl alcohols having 2 to 30 moles of ethylene oxide, such as: polyoxyethylenated cetyl alcohol with 2 EOs (Ceteth-2) (HLB 5.3), polyoxyethylenated cetyl alcohol with 6 EOs (Ceteth-6) (HLB 11.1), polyoxyethylenated cetyl alcohol with 10 EOs (Ceteth-10) (HLB 12.9), polyoxyethylenated cetyl alcohol with 20 EOs (Ceteth-20) (HLB 15.7), polyoxyethylenated cetyl alcohol with 24 EOs (Ceteth-24) (HLB 16.3), polyoxyethylenated lauryl alcohol with 2 EOs (laureth-2) (HLB 6.1), polyoxyethylenated lauryl alcohol with 3 EOs (laureth-3) (HLB 8), polyoxyethylenated lauryl alcohol with 4 EOs (laureth-4) (HLB 9.4), polyoxyethylenated lauryl alcohol with 7 EOs (laureth-7) (HLB 12.3), polyoxyethylenated lauryl alcohol with 9 EOs (laureth-9) (HLB 13.6), polyoxyethylenated lauryl alcohol with 10 EOs (laureth-10) (HLB 13.9) Polyoxyethylenated lauryl alcohol with 12 EOs (laureth-12) (HLB 14.6), polyoxyethylenated lauryl alcohol with 21 EOs (laureth-21) (HLB 15.5), polyoxyethylenated lauryl alcohol with 23 EOs (laureth-23) (HLB 16.3), polyoxyethylenated stearyl alcohol with 2 EOs (steareth-2) (HLB 4.9), polyoxyethylenated stearyl alcohol with 10 EOs (steareth-10) (HLB 12.4), polyoxyethylenated stearyl alcohol with 20 EOs (steareth-20) (HLB 15.2), polyoxyethylenated stearyl alcohol with 21 EOs (steareth-21) (HLB 15.5). .

[0049] Polyoxyethylenated (preferably C12-C18) C8-C30 fatty acid esters of sorbitan may be selected from polyoxyethylenated C12-C18 fatty acid esters, in particular lauric, myristic, cetyl or stearic acids, of sorbitan containing in particular 2 to 30 mol of ethylene oxide, such as: polyoxyethylenated (4 EO) sorbitan monolaurate (Polysorbate-21) (HLB 13.3), polyoxyethylenated (20 EO) sorbitan monolaurate (Polysorbate-20) (HLB 16.7), polyoxyethylenated (20 EO) sorbitan monopalmitate (Polysorbate-40) (HLB 15.6), polyoxyethylenated (20 EO) sorbitan monostearate (Polysorbate-60) (HLLB / 14.9), polyoxyethylenated sorbitan monostearate (4 OE) (Polysorbate-61) (HL9.6), oxyethylenated sorbitan monooleate (20-OE) ) (Polysorbate-80) (HLB 15).In a preferred embodiment, the cosmetic compositions include one or more non-ionic surfactants selected from C8-C30 (preferably C12-C18) polyoxyethylenated fatty acid esters of sorbitan, preferably C12-C18 polyoxyethylenated fatty acid esters.

[0050] C8-C30 polyglycerol fatty acid esters, which are particularly preferred, may be selected from C12-C18 polyglycerol fatty acid esters, in particular of lauric, myristic, palmitic, stearic, or isostearic acid, having 2 to 16 mol of glycerol, such as: polyglyceryl-2 laurate, polyglyceryl-3 laurate, polyglyceryl-4 laurate, polyglyceryl-5 laurate, laurate of polyglyceryl-6, polyglyceryl-10 laurate; polyglyceryl-2 myristate, polyglyceryl-3 myristate, polyglyceryl-4 myristate, polyglyceryl-5 myristate, polyglyceryl-6 myristate, polyglyceryl-10 myristate; polyglyceryl-2 palmitate, polyglyceryl-3 palmitate, polyglyceryl-6 palmitate, polyglyceryl-10 palmitate; polyglyceryl-2 isostearate, polyglyceryl-3 isostearate, polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, polyglyceryl-5 isostearate, polyglyceryl-6 isostearate, polyglyceryl-10 isostearate; polyglyceryl-2 stearate, polyglyceryl-3 stearate, polyglyceryl-4 stearate, polyglyceryl-5 stearate, polyglyceryl-6 stearate, polyglyceryl-8 stearate, polyglyceryl-10 stearate, and mixtures thereof.

[0051] In some cases, non-ionic surfactants may be selected from polyol esters with saturated or unsaturated chain fatty acids containing, for example, 8 to 24 carbon atoms, preferably 12 to 22 carbon atoms, and their alkoxylated derivatives, preferably with an alkylene oxide number of 10 to 200, and more preferably 10 to 100, such as glyceryl esters of a C8-C24 fatty acid or fatty acids, preferably Ci2-C22, and their alkoxylated derivatives, preferably with an alkylene oxide number of 10 to 200, and more preferably 10 to 100; polyethylene glycol esters of a C8-C24 fatty acid or fatty acids, preferably in C12-C22, and their alkoxylated derivatives, preferably with an alkylene oxide number of 10 to 200, and more preferably from 10 to 100;Sorbitol esters of a C8-C24 fatty acid or fatty acids, preferably C12-C22, and their alkoxylated derivatives, preferably with an alkylene oxide number of 10 to 200, and more preferably 10 to 100; sugar esters (sucrose, glucose, alkylglycose) of a C8-C24 fatty acid or fatty acids, preferably C12-C22, and their alkoxylated derivatives, preferably with an alkylene oxide number of 10 to 200, and more preferably 10 to 100; fatty alcohol ethers; sugar ethers of a C8-C24 fatty alcohol or alcohols, preferably C12-C22; and mixtures thereof.

[0052] Examples of ethoxylated fatty esters that may be mentioned include ethylene oxide adducts with esters of lauric acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid or behenic acid, and mixtures thereof, in particular those containing 9 to 100 oxyethylene groups, such as PEG-9 to PEG-50 laurate (such as the CTFA names: PEG-9 to PEG-50 laurate); PEG-9 to PEG-50 palmitate (CTFA names: PEG-9 palmitate to PEG-50 palmitate); PEG-9 to PEG-50 stearate (CTFA names: PEG-9 stearate to PEG-50 stearate); PEG-9 to PEG-50 palmitostearate; the behenate from PEG-9 to PEG-50 (CTFA names: PEG-9 behenate to PEG-50 behenate); polyethylene glycol monostearate 100 EO (CTFA name: PEG-100 stearate); and mixtures thereof.

[0053] Glyceryl esters of fatty acids include glyceryl stearate (glyceryl monostearate, distearate, and / or tristearate) (CTFA name: glyceryl stearate) or glyceryl ricinoleate and mixtures thereof. C8-C24 alkoxylated glyceryl esters of fatty acids include, for example, polyethoxylated glyceryl stearate (glyceryl mono-, di-, and / or tristearate), such as PEG-20 glyceryl stearate.

[0054] Non-limiting examples of alkyl polyglucosides include lauryl glucoside, octyl glucoside, decyl glucoside, coca glucoside, sucrose laurate, caprylyl / capryl glucoside and sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate, and mixtures thereof.

[0055] Suitable alkoxylated monoacid surfactants include, but are not limited to: 5-butoxynol carboxylic acid, 19-butoxynol carboxylic acid, 4-capryleth carboxylic acid, 6-capryleth carboxylic acid, 9-capryleth carboxylic acid, 25-ceteareth carboxylic acid, 7-coceth carboxylic acid, 6-C9-11 pareth-carboxylic acid, 7-C1-15 pareth-carboxylic acid, 5-C12-13 pareth-carboxylic acid, 8-C12-13 pareth-carboxylic acid, 12-13 pareth-carboxylic acid, 7-C12-15 pareth-carboxylic acid, 8-C12-15 pareth-carboxylic acid, 8-C14-15 pareth-carboxylic acid, 7-deceth carboxylic acid, laureth-3 carboxylic acid, laureth-4 carboxylic acid, laureth-5 carboxylic acid, laureth-6 carboxylic acid, laureth-8 carboxylic acid, laureth-10 carboxylic acid, laureth-11 carboxylic acid, laureth-12 carboxylic acid, laureth-13 carboxylic acid, laureth-14 carboxylic acid, laureth-17 carboxylic acid,PPG-6-laureth-6 carboxylic acid, PPG-8-steareth-7 carboxylic acid, myreth-3 carboxylic acid, myreth-5 carboxylic acid, nonoxynol-5 carboxylic acid, nonoxynol-8 carboxylic acid, nonoxynol-10 carboxylic acid, octeth-3 carboxylic acid, octoxynol-20 carboxylic acid, oleth-3 carboxylic acid, oleth-6 carboxylic acid, oleth-10 carboxylic acid, PPG-3-deceth-2 carboxylic acid, capryleth-2 carboxylic acid, ceteth-13 carboxylic acid, deceth-2 carboxylic acid, hexeth-4 carboxylic acid, isosteareth-6 carboxylic acid, isosteareth-11 carboxylic acid, trideceth-3 carboxylic acid, trideceth-6 carboxylic acid, tridecetheth-8 carboxylic acid trideceth-12 carboxylic acid, trideceth-3 carboxylic acid, trideceth-4 carboxylic acid, trideceth-7 carboxylic acid, tridecetheth-15 carboxylic acid, tridecetheth-19 carboxylic acid, undecetheth-5 carboxylic acid, and their combinations.

[0056] The total amount of one or more anionic surfactants in the cosmetic composition, if present, will vary, but is typically from about 0.1 to about 15% by weight, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. In other In various embodiments, the cosmetic composition includes approximately 0.1 to approximately 12% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 10% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 8% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 5% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 3% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 15% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 12% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 10% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 8% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 5% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 3% by weight, approximately 1 to approximately 15% by weight, approximately 1 to approximately 12% by weight, approximately 1 to approximately 10% by weight, approximately 1 to approximately 8% by weight, approximately 1 to approximately 5% by weight, of about 1 to about 3% by weight of one or more cationic surfactants, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. (c)(iii) Anionic surfactants

[0057] The cosmetic composition may include one or more anionic surfactants. Anionic surfactants have a negative charge on their hydrophilic end. This negative charge contributes to their ability to lift and suspend soils in micelles. Due to their effective cleansing properties, in some embodiments, the cosmetic composition preferably includes one or more anionic surfactants. Non-limiting examples of anionic surfactants include sulfates, acyl isethionates, acyl amino acids (such as acyl taurates, acyl glycinates, acyl glutamates, and acyl sarcosinates), alkyl sulfonates, alkyl sulfosuccinates, alkyl sulfoacetates, alkoxylated monoacids, their salts, and combinations thereof.

[0058] The total amount of one or more anionic surfactants in the cosmetic composition, if present, will vary, but is typically about 0.01 to about 15% by weight, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition.In other embodiments, the cosmetic composition includes approximately 0.01 to approximately 10% by weight, approximately 0.01 to approximately 8% by weight, approximately 0.01 to approximately 5% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 15% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 10% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 8% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 5% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 15% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 12% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 10% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 8% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 5% by weight, approximately 1 to approximately 15% by weight, approximately 1 to approximately 10% by weight, approximately 1 to approximately 8% by weight, approximately 1 to about 5% by weight, about 2 to about 10% by weight, about 2 to about 8% by weight, about 2 to about 5% by weight of one or more cationic surfactants, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition.Preferably, when included in the cosmetic composition, one or more anionic surfactants are in an amount of about 0.1 to about 12% by weight, preferably about 1 to about 10% by weight, more preferably about 1 to about 8% by weight, and even more. preferably of about 2 to about 5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. (i) Sulfates

[0059] Sulfates (or "sulfate surfactants") have excellent cleansing and foaming properties. Therefore, in various embodiments, the cosmetic composition preferably includes one or more sulfates. In some cases, however, sulfate surfactants can be too aggressive, and therefore the cosmetic composition is preferably free of or substantially free of sulfates. Non-limiting examples of sulfates include alkyl sulfates and alkyl ether sulfates. Useful alkyl sulfates include, but are not limited to, C8-18 alkyl sulfates, more preferably C2-18 alkyl sulfates, preferably in the form of a salt with a solubilizing cation, such as sodium, potassium, ammonium, or a substituted ammonium. Non-limiting examples include sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), or combinations thereof.Useful alkyl ether sulfates include, but are not limited to, those of the formula: RO(CH2CH2O)nSO3M; where R is an alkyl or alkenyl having from 8 to 18 (preferably from 12 to 18) carbon atoms; n is a number with an average value greater than 0.5, preferably between 1 and 3, more preferably between 2 and 3; and M is a solubilizing cation, such as sodium, potassium, ammonium, or a substituted ammonium. An example is sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES).

[0060] The total amount of one or more sulfates, if present, will vary, but is typically about 0.01 to about 10% by weight, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. In other embodiments, the cosmetic composition includes approximately 0.01 to approximately 8% by weight, approximately 0.01 to approximately 5% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 10% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 8% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 5% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 10% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 8% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 5% by weight, approximately 1 to approximately 10% by weight, approximately 1 to approximately 8% by weight, approximately 1 to approximately 5% by weight, approximately 2 to approximately 10% by weight, approximately 2 to approximately 8% by weight, or approximately 2 to approximately 5% by weight of one or more sulfates, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition.Preferably, when included in the cosmetic composition, one or more sulfates are present in an amount of about 0.1 to about 12% by weight, preferably about 1 to about 10% by weight, more preferably about 1 to about 8% by weight, and even more preferably about 2 to about 5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. (ii) Acyl amino acids

[0061] The cosmetic composition may include one or more acyl amino acids. Non-limiting examples include surfactants based on alanine, arginine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, glycine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, phenylalanine, serine, tyrosine, valine, sarcosine, threonine, and taurine. Common cations associated with acylated amino acids are sodium and potassium. Alternatively, the cation may be an organic salt, such as triethanolamine (TEA), or a metal salt. Non-limiting examples of useful acylated amino acids include those of formula (I): o R2 (I) R, £ IS _ pj ”” ( £ T I2 fa ”°°°°“ jK.

[0062] wherein R, R1, R2 and R3 are each independently selected from H or an alkyl chain having 1 to 24 carbon atoms, said chain being saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched, and X is COO or SO3-. (ii-a) Acyl sarcosinates

[0063] Non-limiting examples of acyl sarcosinates include those of formula (II) or a salt thereof: RCON(CH3)CH2COOX (II)

[0064] in which R is a C8 to C22 alkyl or alkenyl, X is hydrogen, an alkali metal, ammonium, a Cl to C6 alkylamine or an amino alcohol.

[0065] More specific but non-limiting examples of acyl sarcosinates include potassium lauroyl sarcosinate, potassium cocoyl sarcosinate, sodium cocoyl sarcosinate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, sodium myristoyl sarcosinate, sodium oleoyl sarcosinate, sodium palmitoyl sarcosinate, and ammonium lauroyl sarcosinate. In some cases, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate is preferred.

[0066] The total amount of one or more acyl sarcosinates in the cosmetic composition, if present, will vary but is typically about 0.01 to about 10% by weight, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. In other embodiments, the cosmetic composition includes approximately 0.01 to approximately 8% by weight, approximately 0.01 to approximately 5% by weight, approximately 0.01 to approximately 3% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 10% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 8% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 5% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 3% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 10% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 8% by weight, or approximately 0.5 to approximately 5% by weight or approximately 0.5 to approximately 3% by weight, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. (ii-b) Acyl Taurates

[0067] Non-limiting examples of acyl taurates include those of formula (III): (HD

[0068] wherein R, R1, R2 and R3 are each independently selected from H or an alkyl chain having 1 to 24 carbon atoms, or 6 to 20 carbon atoms, or 8 to 16 carbon atoms, said chain being saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched, and X is COO or SO3-. Non-limiting examples of acyl taurate salts include sodium cocoyl taurate and sodium methyl cocoyl taurate.

[0069] The total amount of one or more acyl taurates in the cosmetic composition, if present, will vary, but is typically about 0.01 to about 10% by weight, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. In other embodiments, the cosmetic composition includes approximately 0.01 to approximately 8% by weight, approximately 0.01 to approximately 5% by weight, approximately 0.01 to approximately 3% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 10% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 8% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 5% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 3% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 10% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 8% by weight, or approximately 0.5 to approximately 5% by weight or approximately 0.5 to approximately 3% by weight relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. (ii-c) Acyl glycinates

[0070] Non-limiting examples of useful acyl glycinates include those of formula (IV): O <iv> RC—NHCIbCOONa

[0071] wherein R is an alkyl chain of 8 to 16 carbon atoms. Sodium is indicated as the cation in formula (IV) above, but the cation may be an alkali metal ion such as sodium or potassium, ammonium ions, or alkanolammonium ions such as monoethanolammonium or triethanolammonium ions. Non-limiting examples of acyl glycinates include sodium cocoyl glycinate, sodium lauroyl glycinate, sodium myristoyl glycinate, potassium lauroyl glycinate, and potassium cocoyl glycinate, and in particular potassium cocoyl glycinate.

[0072] The total amount of one or more acyl glycinates in the cosmetic composition, if present, will vary but is typically about 0.01 to about 10% by weight, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. In other embodiments, the cosmetic composition includes approximately 0.01 to approximately 8% by weight, approximately 0.01 to approximately 5% by weight, approximately 0.01 to approximately 3% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 10% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 8% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 5% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 3% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 10% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 8% by weight, or approximately 0.5 to approximately 5% by weight or approximately 0.5 to approximately 3% by weight relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. (id) Acyl glutamates

[0073] Non-limiting examples of useful acyl glutamates include those of formula (V): O (V) RC*—NH HOOCCH3CH2CHCOONa

[0074] wherein R is an alkyl chain of 8 to 16 carbon atoms. Sodium is indicated as the cation in formula (XI) above, but the cation may be an alkali metal ion such as sodium or potassium, ammonium ions, or alkanolammonium ions such as monoethanolammonium or triethanolammonium ions.Non-limiting examples of acyl glutamates include dipotassium capryloyl glutamate, dipotassium undecylenoyl glutamate, disodium capryloyl glutamate, disodium cocoyl glutamate, disodium lauroyl glutamate, disodium stearoyl glutamate, disodium undecylenoyl glutamate, potassium capryloyl glutamate, potassium cocoyl glutamate, potassium lauroyl glutamate, potassium myristoyl glutamate, potassium stearoyl glutamate, potassium undecylenoyl glutamate, sodium capryloyl glutamate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium lauroyl glutamate, sodium myristoyl glutamate, sodium olivoyl glutamate, sodium palmitoyl glutamate, sodium stearoyl glutamate, sodium undecylenoyl glutamate, Triethanolamine mono-cocoyl glutamate, triethanolamine lauroyl glutamate, and disodium cocoyl glutamate. In some cases, sodium stearoyl glutamate is particularly preferred.

[0075] The total amount of one or more acyl glutamates in the cosmetic composition, if present, will vary but is typically from about 0.01 to about 10% by weight, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. In other embodiments, the cosmetic composition includes from about 0.01 to about 8 % by weight, from about 0.01 to about 5% by weight, from about 0.01 to about 3% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 10% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 8% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 3% by weight, from about 0.5 to about 10% by weight, from about 0.5 to about 8% by weight, or about 0.5 to about 5% by weight or about 0.5 to about 3% by weight, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. (ii-e) Alkyl Sulfonates

[0076] Non-limiting examples of alkyl sulfonates include alkyl aryl sulfonates, alkane disulfonates of alkane, alkene sulfonates, hydroxyalkane sulfonates, alkyl glyceryl ether sulfonates, alpha-olefin sulfonates, alkylphenol polyglycol ether sulfonates, alkylbenzenesulfonates, phenylalkanesulfonates, alpha-olefin sulfonates, olefin sulfonates, alkene sulfonates, hydroxyalkanesulfonates and disulfonates, secondary alkanesulfonates, paraffin sulfonates, ester sulfonates, glycerol esters of sulfonated fatty acids and methyl esters of alpha-sulfo fatty acids including methyl ester sulfonate.

[0077] In some cases, an alkyl sulfonate of formula (VI) is particularly useful.

[0078] R is selected from H or an alkyl chain having from 1 to 24 carbon atoms, preferably from 6 to 24 carbon atoms, more preferably from 8 to 20 carbon atoms, said chain being saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched. Sodium is indicated as the cation in formula (III) above, but the cation may be an alkali metal ion, such as sodium or potassium, ammonium ions, or alkanolammonium ions such as monoethanolammonium or triethanolammonium ions. In some cases, the alkyl sulfonate or alkyl sulfonates is / are selected from (C8-Ci6 alkyl)benzenesulfonates, (Cio-C2O paraffin)sulfonates, (Ci0-C24 olefin)sulfonates, their salts, and combinations thereof. (C10-C24 olefin) sulfonates are particularly preferred.A non-limiting, but particularly useful, example of a (Ci0-C24)sulfonate (olefin) that can be used in the present compositions is a sodium (Ci4-Ci6)sulfonate (olefin).

[0079] The total amount of one or more alkyl sulfonates in the cosmetic composition, if present, will vary but is typically from about 0.01 to about 10% by weight, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. In other embodiments, the cosmetic composition includes from about 0.01 to about 8

[0080] % by weight, from about 0.01 to about 5% by weight, from about 0.01 to about 3% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 10% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 8% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 3% by weight, from about 0.5 to about 10% by weight, from about 0.5 to about 8% by weight, or about 0.5 to about 5% by weight or about 0.5 to about 3% by weight relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. (ii-f) Acyl Isethionates Non-limiting examples of useful acyl isethionates include those of formulas (VII) and (VIII): (VII) O (VIII)

[0081] wherein R, R1, R2, and R3 are each independently selected from H or an alkyl chain having 1 to 24 carbon atoms, said chain being saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched, and X is COO- or SO3-. Sodium is indicated as the cation in formula (VI), but the cation for formula (V) and formula (VI) may be an alkali metal ion, such as sodium or potassium, ammonium ions, or alkanolammonium ions such as monoethanolammonium or triethanolammonium ions. Non-limiting examples of acyl isethionates include sodium isethionate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, and sodium cocoyl methyl isethionate. In some cases, sodium cocoyl methyl isethionate is a particularly useful acyl isethionate that may be included in cleaning compositions.

[0082] The total amount of one or more acyl isethionates in the cosmetic composition, if present, will vary but is typically from about 0.01 to about 10% by weight, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. In other embodiments, the cosmetic composition includes from about 0.01 to about 8% by weight, from about 0.01 to about 5% by weight, from about 0.01 to about 3% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 10% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 8% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 3% by weight, from about 0.5 to about 10% by weight, from about 0.5 to about 8% by weight, or about 0.5 to about 5% by weight or about 0.5 to about 3% by weight of one or more acyl isethionates, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. (ii-g) Alkyl sulfosuccinates

[0083] Non-limiting examples of useful alkyl sulfosuccinates include those of formula (IX): (IX) O «ijSèèèèèèèèi «EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE******** ^ ****** ' j^ JèèèèèÉb ' O

[0084] wherein R is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group having from 10 to 22 carbon atoms, preferably 10 to 20 carbon atoms, X is a number representing the average degree of ethoxylation and may range from 0 to about 5, preferably from 0 to about 4, and most preferably from about 2 to about 3.5, and M and M' are monovalent cations that may be identical or different from each other. Preferred cations are alkali metal ions such as sodium or potassium, ammonium ions, or alkanolammonium ions such as monoethanolammonium or triethanolammonium ions.

[0085] Non-limiting examples of alkyl sulfosuccinate salts include disodium oleamido MIPA sulfosuccinate, disodium oleamido MEA sulfosuccinate, disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, diammonium lauryl sulfosuccinate, diammonium laureth sulfosuccinate, sodium dioctyl sulfosuccinate, disodium oleamide MEA sulfosuccinate, sodium dialkyl sulfosuccinate, and combinations thereof. In some cases, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate is particularly preferred.

[0086] The total amount of one or more alkyl sulfosuccinates in the cosmetic composition, if present, will vary but is typically about 0.01 to about 10% by weight, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. In other embodiments, the cosmetic composition includes approximately 0.01 to approximately 8% by weight, approximately 0.01 to approximately 5% by weight, approximately 0.01 to approximately 3% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 10% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 8% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 5% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 3% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 10% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 8% by weight, or approximately 0.5 to approximately 5% by weight or approximately 0.5 to approximately 3% by weight of one or more alkyl sulfosuccinates relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. (ii-h) Alkyl sulfoacetates

[0087] Non-limiting examples of alkyl sulfoacetates include, for example, alkyl sulfoacetates such as C4-C18 fatty alcohol sulfoacetates and / or their salts. A particularly preferred sulfoacetate salt is sodium lauryl sulfoacetate. Useful cations for the salts include alkali metal ions, such as sodium or potassium, ammonium ions, or alkanolammonium ions such as monoethanolammonium or triethanolammonium ions.

[0088] The total amount of one or more alkyl sulfoacetates in the cosmetic composition, if present, will vary, but is typically about 0.01 to about 10% by weight, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. In other embodiments, the cosmetic composition includes approximately 0.01 to approximately 8% by weight, approximately 0.01 to approximately 5% by weight, approximately 0.01 to approximately 3% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 10% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 8% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 5% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 3% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 10% by weight, approximately 0.5 to approximately 8% by weight, or approximately 0.5 to approximately 5% by weight or approximately 0.5 to approximately 3% by weight of one or more alkyl sulfoacetates, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. (ii-i) Alkoxylated monoacids

[0089] Non-limiting examples of alkoxylated monoacids include compounds corresponding to formula (X):

[0090] RO[CH 2 O] u [(CH 2 ) x CH(R')(CH 2 )y(CH 2 ) z O] v [CH 2 CH 2 O] w CH 2 COOH (X)

[0091] in which R is a hydrocarbon radical containing from about 6 to about 40 carbon atoms; u, v and w, independently of each other, represent numbers from 0 to 60; x, y and z, independently of each other, represent numbers from 0 to 13; R' represents hydrogen or an alkyl; and the sum of x+y+z > 0.

[0092] The compounds corresponding to formula (X) can be obtained by alkoxylation of ROH alcohols with ethylene oxide as the sole alkoxide, or with several alkoxides and subsequent oxidation. The numbers u, v, and w each represent the degree of alkoxylation. While at the molecular level, the numbers u, v, and w and the total degree of alkoxylation can only be integers, including zero, at the macroscopic level, they are average values ​​in the form of fractional numbers.

[0093] In formula (X), R is linear or branched, acyclic or cyclic, saturated or unsaturated, aliphatic or aromatic, substituted or unsubstituted. Typically, R is a linear or branched C6-40 acyclic alkyl or alkenyl group, or a (Cl-40)phenyl (alkyl) group, more typically a C8-22 alkyl or alkenyl group or a (C4-18)phenyl (alkyl) group, and even more typically an alkyl or alkenyl at C12-18 or a (C6-16 alkyl)phenyl group; u, v, w, independently of each other, are typically a number from 2 to 20, more typically a number from 3 to 17, and most typically a number from 5 to 15; x, y, z, independently of each other, are typically a number from 2 to 13, more typically a number from 1 to 10, and most typically a number from 0 to 8.

[0094] Suitable alkoxylated monoacids include, but are not limited to: 5-butoxynol carboxylic acid, 19-butoxynol carboxylic acid, 4-capryleth carboxylic acid, 6-capryleth carboxylic acid, 9-capryleth carboxylic acid, 25-ceteareth carboxylic acid, 7-coceth carboxylic acid, 6-pareth carboxylic acid C9-11, 7-pareth carboxylic acid C1-15, 5-pareth carboxylic acid C12-13, 8-pareth carboxylic acid C12-13, 12-pareth carboxylic acid C12-13, 7-pareth carboxylic acid C12-15, 8-pareth carboxylic acid C12-15, 8-pareth carboxylic acid C14-15, 7-deceth carboxylic acid, 3-laureth carboxylic acid, 4-laureth carboxylic acid carboxylic acid, laureth-5 carboxylic acid, laureth-6 carboxylic acid, laureth-8 carboxylic acid, laureth-10 carboxylic acid, laureth-11 carboxylic acid, laureth-12 carboxylic acid, laureth-13 carboxylic acid, laureth-14 carboxylic acid, laureth-17 carboxylic acid, PPG-6-laureth-6 carboxylic acid,PPG-8-steareth-7 carboxylic acid, myreth-3 carboxylic acid, myreth-5 carboxylic acid, nonoxynol-5 carboxylic acid, nonoxynol-8 carboxylic acid, nonoxynol-10 carboxylic acid, octeth-3 carboxylic acid, octoxynol-20 carboxylic acid, oleth-3 carboxylic acid, oleth-6 carboxylic acid, oleth-10 carboxylic acid, PPG-3-deceth-2 carboxylic acid, capryleth-2 carboxylic acid, ceteth-13 carboxylic acid, deceth-2 carboxylic acid, hexeth-4 carboxylic acid, isosteareth-6 carboxylic acid, isosteareth-11 carboxylic acid, trideceth-3 carboxylic acid, trideceth-6 carboxylic acid, trideceth-8 carboxylic acid, tridecetheth-12 carboxylic acid, tridecetheth-3 carboxylic acid, trideceth-4 carboxylic acid, trideceth-7 carboxylic acid, trideceth-15 carboxylic acid, trideceth-19 carboxylic acid, undeceth-5 carboxylic acid and their combinations. In some cases, preferred ethoxylated acids include oleth-10 carboxylic acid,5-Laureth carboxylic acid, 11-Laureth carboxylic acid, and any combination thereof.

[0095] The total amount of one or more alkoxylated monoacids in the cosmetic composition, if present, may vary but is typically from about 0.01 to about 10% by weight, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. In other embodiments, the cosmetic composition includes from about 0.01 to about 8% by weight, from about 0.01 to about 5% by weight, from about 0.01 to about 3% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 10% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 8% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 3% by weight, from about 0.5 to about 10% by weight, from about 0.5 to about 8% by weight, or about 0.5 to about 5% by weight or about 0.5 to about 3% by weight of one or more alkoxylated monoacids, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. (c)(iv) Cationic surfactants

[0096] The cosmetic composition may include one or more cationic surfactants. The term "cationic surfactant" refers to a surfactant that can be positively charged when contained in the cosmetic composition. The cationic surfactant may carry one or more permanent positive charges or may contain one or more functional groups that are cationizable in the composition, as disclosed. Cosmetic compositions do not require cationic surfactants. When the cosmetic composition includes one or more anionic surfactants, it is preferable that the cosmetic composition be free or substantially free of cationic surfactants. Accordingly, in various embodiments, the cosmetic composition is free or substantially free of cationic surfactants.

[0097] Non-limiting examples of cationic surfactants include cetrimonium chloride, stearimonium chloride, behentrimonium chloride, behentrimonium methosulfate, behenamidopropyltrimonium methosulfate, stearamidopropyltrimonium chloride, arachidtrimonium chloride, distearyldimonium chloride, dicetyldimonium chloride, tricetylmonium chloride, oleamidopropyl dimethylamine, linoleamidopropyl dimethylamine, isostearamidopropyl dimethylamine, oleyl hydroxyethyl imidazoline, stearamidopropyldimethylamine, behenamidopropyldimethylamine, behenamidopropyldiethylamine, behenamidoethyldiethylamine, behenamidoethyldimethylamine, arachidamidopropyldimethylamine, arachidamidopropyldiethylamine, arachidamidoethyldiethylamine, arachidamidoethyldimethylamine, brassicamidopropyldimethylamine, lauramidopropyl dimethylamine, myristamidopropyl dimethylamine, dilinoleamidopropyl dimethylamine, palmitamidopropyl dimethylamine, and mixtures thereof.

[0098] Cationic surfactants include polyoxyalkylated primary, secondary, or tertiary fatty amines, or their salts, and quaternary ammonium salts, and mixtures thereof, for example, chloride salts of quaternary ammonium compounds. Fatty amines generally comprise at least one C8-C30 hydrocarbon chain.

[0099] Non-limiting examples of cationic cationic surfactants that can be cationized include stearyloxypropylamine, palmityloxypropylamine, stearyloxypropyldimethylamine, stearyloxypropyldiethylamine, the stéaryloxyéthyldiméthylamine, la stéaryloxyéthylamine, la myristyloxypropylamine, la myristyloxypropyldiméthylamine, la palmitamidopropylamine, la palmitamidopropyl méthylamine, la palmitamidopropyl diéthylamine, la palmitamidopropyl dibutylamine, la palmitamidopropyl butylamine, la palmitamidopropyl dipropylamine, la palmitamidopropyl propylamine, la palmitamidopropyl dihydroxyéthylamine, la palmitamidopropyl hydroxyéthylamine, la palmitamidopropyl dihydroxypropylamine, la palmitamidopropyl hydroxypropylamine, la lauramidopropyl amine, la lauramidopropyl méthylamine, la lauramidopropyl diéthylamine, la lauramidopropyl dibutylamine, la lauramidopropyl butylamine, la lauramidopropyl dipropylamine, la lauramidopropyl propylamine, la lauramidopropyl dihydroxyéthylamine, la lauramidopropyl hydroxyéthylamine, la lauramidopropyl dihydroxypropylamine, la lauramidopropyl hydroxypropylamine, la stéaramidopropyl amine, la stéaramidopropyl diméthylamine, la stéaramidopropyl diéthylamine,stearamidopropyldibutylamine, stearamidopropyl butylamine, stearamidopropyl dipropylamine, behenamidopropyl propylamine, behenamidopropyl dihydroxyethylamine, behenamidopropyl hydroxyethylamine, behenamidopropyl dihydroxypropylamine, behenamidopropyl hydroxypropylamine, behenamidopropyl amine, behenamidopropyl methylamine, behenamidopropyl diethylamine, behenamidopropyl dibutylamine, behenamidopropyl butylamine, behenamidopropyl dipropylamine, behenamidopropyl propylamine, behenamidopropyl dihydroxyethylamine, behenamidopropyl dihydroxypropylamine, behenamidopropyl hydroxypropylamine, dipalmitamidopropyl methylamine, dipalmitamidopropyl ethylamine, dipalmitamidopropyl butylamine, dipalmitamidopropyl propylamine, dipalmitamidopropyl hydroxyethylamine, dipalmitamidopropyl hydroxypropylamine, dilauramidopropyl amine, dilauramidopropyl methylamine,dilauramidopropyl butylamine, dilauramidopropyl hydroxyethylamine, dilauramidopropyl hydroxypropylamine, distearamidopropyl amine, distearamidopropyl methylamine, dibehenamidopropyl propylamine, dibehenamidopropyl hydroxyethylamine, palmitoamidopropyl trimethyl ammonium chloride, stearamidopropyl trimethylammonium chloride, behenamidopropyl trihydroxyethalmonium chloride, distearylamidopropyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, dicetylamidodihydroxyethyl ammonium chloride, palmitoylpropylamine, palmitoylpropyl methylamine, palmitoylpropyl diethylamine, palmitoylpropyl dibutylamine, palmitoylpropyl dipropylamine, palmitoylpropyl propylamine, palmitoylpropyl dihydroxyethylamine, palmitoylpropyl dihydroxypropylamine, palmitoylpropyl hydroxypropylamine myristoylpropylamine, , myristoylpropyl méthylamine, myristoylpropyl diéthylamine, myristoylpropyl dibutylamine, myristoylpropyl butylamine, myristoylpropyl dipropylamine, myristoylpropyl propylamine, myristoylpropyl dihydroxyéthylamine, myristoylpropyl hydroxyéthylamine, myristoylpropyl dihydroxypropylamine, myristoylpropyl hydroxypropylamine, stéaroylpropyl amine, stéaroylpropyl méthylamine, stéaroylpropyl diéthylamine, stéaroylpropyl dibutylamine, stéaroylpropyl butylamine, stéaroylpropyl dipropylamine, béhénylpropyl propylamine, béhénylpropyl dihydroxyéthylamine, béhénylpropyl hydroxyéthylamine, béhénylpropyl dihydroxypropylamine, béhénylpropyl hydroxypropylamine, béhénylpropyl amine, béhénylpropyl méthylamine, béhénylpropyl diéthylamine, béhénylpropyl dibutylamine, béhénylpropyl butylamine, béhénylpropyl dipropylamine, béhénylpropyl propylamine, béhénylpropyl dihydroxyéthylamine, béhénylpropyl hydroxyéthylamine, béhénylpropyl dihydroxypropylamine, béhénylpropyl hydroxypropylamine,dipalmitoylpropyl methylamine, dipalmitoylpropyl ethylamine, dipalmitylpropyl butylamine, dipalmitoylpropyl propylamine, dipalmitoylpropyl hydroxyethylamine, dipalmitoylpropyl hydroxypropylamine, dilauroylpropylamine, dilauroylpropyl methylamine, dilauroylpropyl butylamine, dilauroylpropyl hydroxyethylamine, dilauroylpropyl hydroxypropylamine, distearylpropyl amine, distearylpropyl methylamine, dibehenylpropyl propylamine, and dibehenylpropyl hydroxyethylamine.

[0100] Cationizable surfactants may be selected from fatty alkylamines and fatty dialkylamines. Preferably, fatty dialkylamines include fatty amidoamine compounds, their salts, and mixtures thereof. Non-limiting examples include oleamidopropyl dimethylamine, linoleamidopropyl dimethylamine, isostearamidopropyl dimethylamine, oleyl hydroxyethyl imidazoline, stearamidopropyldimethylamine, behenamidopropyldimethylamine, behenamidopropyldiethylamine, behenamidoethyldiethylamine, behenamidoethyldimethylamine, arachidamidopropyldimethylamine, arachidamidopropyldiethylamine, arachidamidoethyldiethylamine, brassicamidopropyldimethylamine, lauramidopropyl dimethylamine, myristamidopropyl dimethylamine, dilinoleamidopropyl dimethylamine and palmitamidopropyl dimethylamine.

[0101] The total amount of one or more cationic surfactants, if present, will vary, but is typically from about 0.01 to about 5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. In other embodiments, the cosmetic composition includes from about 0.01 to about 3% by weight, from about 0.01 to about 2% by weight, from about 0.01 to about 1% by weight, from about 0.05 to about 5% by weight, from about 0.05 to about 3% by weight, from about 0.05 to about 2% by weight, from about 0.05 to about 1% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 5% by weight. weight, from about 0.1 to about 3% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 2% by weight or from about 0.1 to about 1% by weight of one or more cationic surfactants, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. (d) Water

[0102] The total amount of water in the cosmetic composition will vary but is typically from about 70 to about 95% by weight, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. In other embodiments, the cosmetic composition includes from about 75 to about 95% by weight, from about 80 to about 95% by weight, from about 85 to about 95% by weight, from about 88 to about 95% by weight, from about 90 to about 95% by weight, or from about 88 to about 94% by weight, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. Preferably, the cosmetic composition includes from about 75 to about 95% by weight, preferably from about 80 to about 95% by weight, and more preferably from about 85 to about 95% by weight of water, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. (e) Miscellaneous ingredients

[0103] The cosmetic composition may include one or more miscellaneous ingredients. Miscellaneous ingredients are ingredients that are compatible with the cosmetic composition and that do not disrupt or materially affect the fundamental and innovative properties of the cosmetic composition. Miscellaneous ingredients commonly used in cosmetics are known in the art. Non-limiting examples include preservatives, perfumes, pH adjusters, salts, chelating agents, buffers, antioxidants, flavonoids, vitamins, botanical extracts, UV filtering agents, proteins, protein hydrolysates, emollients, humectants, hydrotropes, fillers (e.g., organic or inorganic, such as talc, calcium carbonate, dextrin, silica, etc.), pearlescent agents, compositional colorants, essential oils, etc.

[0104] In the context of this disclosure, a "composition colorant" is a compound that colors the composition but does not have an appreciable coloring effect on the skin. In other words, the composition colorant is included to give the composition color for aesthetic purposes but is not intended to impart coloring properties to the skin.

[0105] In addition to the non-exhaustive list of miscellaneous ingredients presented above, components described throughout this disclosure may be characterized as miscellaneous ingredients if they are not expressly presented as a required component of the cosmetic composition. Thus, the term "miscellaneous ingredient" is understood to be a general expression representing additional components that may optionally be present in designated quantities for miscellaneous ingredients.

[0106] The total quantity of miscellaneous ingredients in the cosmetic composition, if present, will vary. Nevertheless, the cosmetic composition typically includes from about 0.01 to about 10% by weight of one or more miscellaneous ingredients, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. In other embodiments, the cosmetic composition includes from about 0.01 to about 8% by weight, from about 0.01 to about 5% by weight, from about 0.01 to about 3% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 10% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 8% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 5% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 3% by weight, from about 1 to about 10% by weight, from about 1 to about 8% by weight, or about 1 to about 5% by weight or about 1 to about 3% by weight of one or more miscellaneous ingredients, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition.

[0107] The cosmetic composition may include one or more essential oils. The one or more essential oils may be characterized as miscellaneous ingredients or as independent components of the cosmetic composition. Essential oils are concentrated liquid extracts of aromatic plants, typically in the form of volatile oils containing compounds that give the plants their characteristic odors and therapeutic properties. Distillation involves passing steam through the plant, causing the aromatic compounds to evaporate. The steam is then cooled and condensed, separating the essential oil from the water. Essential oils are derived from different parts of the plants, such as the flowers, leaves, bark, roots, or fruit.For example, lavender essential oil is extracted from the flowers, lemon essential oil from the peel, and ginger essential oil from the rhizome. Essential oils have a unique chemical composition that can vary within the same plant species, or from one plant to another.

[0108] For the purposes of this disclosure, the term “essential oil” is used in accordance with the European Pharmacopoeia; and essential oils can be identified and characterized according to Do et al., Proposal for a standardised method for the identification of essential oils by HPTLC, Pharmeur. Bio. Sci. Notes. 2021;2021:157-166 (PMID: 34751647).

[0109] Non-limiting examples of essential oils include lavender oil, geranium oil, juniper berry oil, bay oil, lemon oil (or lemon peel oil), mandarin oil, orange oil, wormwood oil, African bluegrass oil, ajowan oil, anethi oil, angelica root oil, star anise oil, wild arborvitae oil, mugwort oil, asafetida oil, Australian balsam oil, basil oil, benzoin oil, bergamot oil Calabria, betel leaf oil, birch oil, birch tar oil, blackcurrant seed oil, blood orange oil, buchu oil, cabreuva oil, cade oil, cajeput oil, calamus root oil, camphor oil, cananga oil, caraway oil, cardamom oil, carrot oil, cassia oil, cedar leaf oil, Atlas cedarwood oil, Chinese cedarwood oil, Himalayan cedarwood oil, Texas cedarwood oil, Virginia cedarwood oil, celery seed oil, German chamomile oil, Moroccan chamomile oil, Roman chamomile oil, oil of chaulmogra, goosefoot oil, chili seed oil, cinnamon bark oil, cinnamon leaf oil, citral oil, Ceylon citronella oil, clarysage oil, clementine oil, clove bud oil, clove leaf oil,Cognac oil, Copaiba balsam oil, Coriander oil, Costus root oil, Coffee oil, Cumin oil, Turmeric oil, Curry oil, Australian blue cypress oil, French cypriol oil, Davana oil, Dill seed oil, Dill oil, Elemi oil, Emu oil, Eucalyptus oil, Bitter fennel oil, Fenugreek oil, Fir balsam oil, Fir needle oil, Organic flaxseed oil, Frankincense oil, Garlic oil, Galbanum oil, Ginger oil, Ginger oil, Gaia oil, Pink grapefruit oil, Grapefruit oil white, guaiac oil, white ginger oil, green ginger oil, green ginger oil, green ginger oil, green ginger oil, green ginger oil, green ginger oil, green ginger oil, green ginger oil, green ginger oil, green ginger oilgreen ginger oil, green ginger oil, green ginger oil, green ginger oil, green ginger oil, green ginger oil, green ginger oil, lime oil, kunzea oil, kukuinut oil, lantana oil, bay oil, lemongrass oil, lemon eucalyptus oil, lemon myrtle oil, lemon oil, lican oil, lime oil, litsea cubeba oil, lovage leaf oil, mace oil, mandarin oil, manuka oil, marjoram oil, lemon balm oil, liquid menthol oil, mullein oil, myrrh oil, myrtle oil, neem oil, neroli oil, niaouli oil, noni oil, nutmeg oil, oat oil, onion oil, opoponax oil, bitter orange oil, sweet orange oil, oregano oil, orange oil, palmarosa oil, parsley oil, patchouli oil,pennyroyal mint oil, pepper oil, peppermint oil, Peruvian balsam oil, petitgrain oil, pimento oil, long-leaf pine oil, Scots pine oil, commercial pine oil, pomegranate oil, pomelo oil, wild ravensara oil, Australian rosalina oil, rose geranium oil, rosemary oil, wood oil, rose, rue oil, Dalmatian sage oil, sandalwood oil, savine oil, winter savory oil, sea buckthorn oil, pennyroyal mint oil, spikenard oil, spruce oil, sugandh kokila oil, sumac oil, marigold oil, mandarin oil, blue tansy oil, tarragon oil, tangerine oil, tea tree oil, tea tree lemon oil, thyme oil, tolu balsam oil, turmeric oil, valerian root oil, vanilla oil, verbena oil, wintergreen oil, wild verbena oil, wormwood oil yarrow, ylang ylang oil, or combinations thereof.

[0110] In a preferred embodiment, the cosmetic composition includes at least one essential oil selected from lemon oil, mandarin oil, orange oil, lavender oil, peppermint oil, rosemary oil, tea tree oil, Roman chamomile oil, bergamot oil, jasmine oil, ylang-ylang oil, eucalyptus oil, geranium oil, patchouli oil, frankincense oil, citronella oil, cedarwood, grapefruit oil, or combinations thereof.

[0111] The total quantity of one or more essential oils in the cosmetic composition, if present, will vary, but is typically from about 0.01 to about 5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. In other embodiments, the cosmetic composition includes about 0.01 to about 4% by weight, about 0.01 to about 3% by weight, 0.01 to about 2% by weight, about 0.01 to about 1% by weight, about 0.05 to about 5% by weight, about 0.05 to about 4% by weight, about 0.05 to about 3% by weight, about 0.05 to about 2% by weight, or about 0.05 to about 1% by weight, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. Hardness

[0112] The hardness of the cosmetic composition (of the solidified gel) will vary but is typically from about 0.4 to about 15 N (Newtons) at 25 °C. In other embodiments, the hardness of the cosmetic composition (of the solidified gel) is from about 0.5 to about 15 N, from about 0.5 to about 12 N, from about 0.5 to about 10 N, from about 0.5 to about 8 N, from about 1 to about 15 N, from about 1 to about 12 N, from about 1 to about 10 N, or from about 1 to about 8 N at 25 °C. Preferably, the hardness of the cosmetic composition (of the solidified gel) will vary but is typically from about 0.4 to about 15 N, more preferably from about 0.5 to about 10 N, and even more preferably from about 1 to about 10 N, at 25 °C.

[0113] The hardness of the cosmetic composition (of the solidified gel) can be measured by penetrating the composition with a probe using a texture analyzer (e.g., Rheo's TA-XT2) equipped with a stainless steel ball. The measurement of Hardness testing is performed at 25 °C at the center of five samples of the composition. The ball penetrates each sample to a depth of 5 mm at a speed of 0.5 mm / s, after which it is withdrawn at a speed of 2 mm / s. The force exerted by the sample on the measuring body is recorded continuously. The maximum force is detected at the end of the penetration phase. This force value reflects the hardness of the sample. Transparency

[0114] The cosmetic composition, in the form of a solidified gel, is typically transparent or translucent. Preferably, the cosmetic composition, in the form of a solidified gel, is transparent.

[0115] The term "transparent" in relation to a transparent composition indicates that the composition has a transmittance of at least 80% at a wavelength of 600 nm, measured, for example, using a UV-visible Lambda 40 spectrometer. Compositions may have, for example, a transmittance of at least 80%, at least 90%, or at least 95% at a wavelength of 600 nm, measured, for example, using a UV-visible Lambda 40 spectrometer. The term "clear" is interchangeable with the term "transparent" for the purposes of this disclosure. A person can typically see through a transparent composition, for example, and read the text on the other side of a clear glass or clear plastic bottle containing the composition.

[0116] The term "translucent" in relation to a translucent composition indicates that the composition has a transmittance of at least 50% at a wavelength of 600 nm, measured, for example, using a Lambda 40 UV-visible spectrometer. A person is unlikely to be able to see through a translucent composition, for example, and read the text on the other side of a clear glass or clear plastic bottle containing the composition. Instead, the text is usually blurry and difficult or even impossible to read; however, the motion and structure can normally be identified.

[0117] The term "opaque" in relation to an opaque composition indicates that the composition is not transparent or translucent, i.e., that it has a transmittance of less than 50% at a wavelength of 600 nm, for example, as measured using a Lambda 40 UV-visible spectrometer. Preferred embodiments

[0118] The cosmetic composition typically includes large quantities of water. However, the cosmetic composition may include small quantities of one or more oils, including one or more essential oils. An "oil" is a fatty compound, excluding silicones, that is a liquid at room temperature and pressure atmospheric (25 °C, 1 atm). When one or more oils are present, the total quantity of the one or more oils is typically less than 5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. In other embodiments, if the cosmetic composition includes one or more oils, the total quantity of the oils is less than 3% by weight, less than 2% by weight, less than 1% by weight, less than 0.5% by weight, or less than 0.2% by weight, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition.In various embodiments, the cosmetic composition includes no oil or an amount of oil of approximately 0.01 to approximately 3% by weight, approximately 0.01 to approximately 2% by weight, approximately 0.01 to 1.5% by weight, approximately 0.01 to approximately 1% by weight, approximately 0.01 to approximately 0.8% by weight, approximately 0.05 to approximately 3% by weight, approximately 0.05 to approximately 2% by weight, approximately 0.05 to approximately 1.5% by weight, approximately 0.05 to approximately 1% by weight, approximately 0.05 to approximately 0.8% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 3% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 2% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 1% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 1% by weight. % by weight, or about 0.1 to about 0.8% by weight, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition.Preferably, if present, the total amount of oil in the cosmetic composition is about 0.01 to about 3% by weight, preferably about 0.05 to about 2% by weight, and even more preferably about 0.05 to about 1% by weight, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition.

[0119] The cosmetic composition does not require fatty compounds. Therefore, the cosmetic composition may be free or substantially free of fatty compounds. The term 'fatty compounds' (also called 'lipids') refers to organic molecules that are largely nonpolar and hydrophobic, meaning they do not mix well with water. Fatty compounds are a diverse group of compounds that include fats, oils, waxes, and the like. Thus, the oils mentioned above are a type of fatty compound. Although fatty compounds are not required, one or more fatty compounds may nevertheless be included in the cosmetic composition. When one or more fatty compounds are present, the total amount of one or more fatty compounds is typically less than 5% by weight of the total weight of the cosmetic composition.In other embodiments, if the cosmetic composition includes one or more fatty compounds, the total amount of fatty compounds is less than 3% by weight, less than 2% by weight, less than 1% by weight, less than 0.5% by weight, or less than 0.2% by weight, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition. In various embodiments, the cosmetic composition does not include fatty compounds or contains an amount of fatty compounds of approximately 0.01 to approximately 3% by weight, approximately 0.01 to approximately 2% by weight, approximately 0.01 to approximately 1.5% by weight, and approximately 0.01 to approximately 1% by weight. % by weight, from about 0.01 to about 0.8% by weight, from about 0.05 to about 3% by weight, from about 0.05 to about 2% by weight, from about 0.05 to about 1.5% by weight, from about 0.05 to about 1% by weight, from about 0.05 to about 0.8% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 3% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 2% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 1.5% by weight, from about 0.1 to about 1% by weight, or from about 0.1 to about 0.8% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition. Preferably, if present, the total amount of fatty compounds in the cosmetic composition is about 0.01 to about 3% by weight, preferably about 0.05 to about 2% by weight, and even more preferably about 0.05 to about 1% by weight, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition.

[0120] The cosmetic composition does not require silicones, including amino-functionalized silicones. Therefore, in a preferred embodiment, the cosmetic composition is free or substantially free of silicones, including amino-functionalized silicones. In other embodiments, one or more silicones may optionally be included in the cosmetic composition. Non-limiting examples of silicones that are not amino-functionalized silicone oils include dimethicone, dimethiconol, cyclomethicone, polysilicone-11, phenyl trimethicone, and stearoxytrimethylsilane. Non-limiting examples of amino-functionalized silicones include amodimethicone, bis-aminopropyl dimethicone, and trimethyl silylamodimethicone.

[0121] In various embodiments, the cosmetic composition includes one or more anionic surfactants. Anionic surfactants include sulfates (or "sulfate surfactants"). In a preferred embodiment, the cosmetic composition includes one or more anionic surfactants other than sulfates (or sulfate surfactants) and is free or substantially free of sulfates (or sulfate surfactants).

[0122] The cosmetic composition does not require cationic surfactants. In various embodiments, one or more cationic surfactants may be included in the cosmetic composition. However, in a preferred embodiment, the cosmetic composition is free from or essentially free from cationic surfactants.

[0123] The cosmetic composition does not require cationic polymers, including cationic revitalizing polymers. In various embodiments, one or more cationic polymers, including one or more cationic revitalizing polymers, may be included in the cosmetic composition. Non-limiting examples of cationic polymers include polyquaterniums, for example, polyquaternium-6, polyquaternium-7, polyquaternium-10, polyquaternium-11, polyquaternium-37, and the like. However, in a preferred embodiment, the cosmetic composition is free or essentially free of cationic polymers, including cationic revitalizing polymers.

[0124] The cosmetic composition includes a large amount of water, which is gelled or solidified using gellan gum. No additional thickening agents are required. The term "thickening agent" may be referred to interchangeably as "thickener" or "viscosity modifier." Although not required, in various embodiments, the cosmetic composition includes one or more additional thickening agents. Non-limiting examples include additional polysaccharide thickening agents and non-polysaccharide polymer thickening agents. In a preferred embodiment, the cosmetic composition is free or substantially free of thickening agents other than gellan gum.In other embodiments, the cosmetic composition is free or substantially free of polysaccharide thickening agents (other than gellan gum) but optionally includes one or more non-polysaccharide thickening agents, for example, one or more non-polysaccharide polymer thickening agents.

[0125] Non-limiting examples of non-polysaccharide polymeric thickening agents include: (a) vinylpyrrolidone and vinylpyrrolidone copolymers such as vinylpyrrolidone / hexadecene copolymer and vinylpyrrolidone / eicosene copolymer; (b) acrylates, methacylates and their copolymers, for example, copolymers of C1-C6 alkyl methacrylates or acrylates and amphiphilic monomers comprising at least one fatty chain, for example methyl acrylate / oxyethylenated stearyl acrylate copolymer; (c) copolymers of hydrophilic methacrylates or acrylates and hydrophobic monomers comprising at least one fatty chain, for example polyethylene glycol methacrylate / lauryl methacrylate copolymer;(d) polyurethanes and polyether polyurethanes, for example polyether polyurethanes comprising in their chain both hydrophilic blocks, usually of a polyoxyethylenated nature, and hydrophobic blocks, which may be aliphatic sequences alone and / or cycloaliphatic and / or aromatic sequences; (e) taurate copolymers, for example, acrylamide / sodium acryloyl dimethyl taurate copolymer, hydroxyethyl acrylate / sodium acryloyl dimethyl taurate copolymer, ammonium acryloyl dimethyl taurate / VP copolymer, sodium acrylate / sodium acryloyl dimethyl taurate copolymer, and hydroxyethyl acrylate / sodium acryloyl dimethyl taurate copolymer; (f) polyacrylic acid thickening agents, including crosslinked polyacrylic acid thickening agents and acrylic acid copolymers.

[0126] Non-limiting examples of polysaccharide thickening agents, other than gellan gum, include xanthan gum and xanthan derivatives (e.g., dehydroxanthan gum), cellulose and cellulose derivatives (e.g., hydroxypropylcellulose), guar gum and guar derivatives (hydroxypropyltrimonium guar chloride), sclerotium gum and sclerotium derivatives, acacia gum from Senegal, and the like.

[0127] The cosmetic composition does not require Ci-C6 monoalcohols such as ethanol and isopropanol. Nevertheless, Ci-C6 monoalcohols may be included in the cosmetic composition. In a preferred embodiment, however, the cosmetic composition is free or substantially free of ethanol, free or substantially free of isopropanol, or free or substantially free of both ethanol and isopropanol. In another embodiment, the cosmetic composition is preferably free or substantially free of Ci-C6 monoalcohols. In yet another embodiment, if one or more Ci-C6 monoalcohols are present, they are typically present in an amount of about 0.01 to about 5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition.In other embodiments, the cosmetic composition includes approximately 0.01 to approximately 3% by weight, approximately 0.01 to approximately 1% by weight, approximately 0.01 to approximately 0.5% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 5% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 3% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 2% by weight, approximately 0.1 to approximately 1% by weight, of one or more Ci-C6 monoalcohols, relative to the total weight of the cosmetic composition.

[0128] In a preferred embodiment, the cosmetic composition comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of: a. about 0.5% by weight or more, preferably about 0.5 to about 3% by weight, more preferably about 0.8 to about 2% by weight of gellan gum; b. about 1 to about 15% by weight, preferably about 2 to about 12% by weight, and more preferably about 2 to about 8% by weight of one or more polyols having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein the one or more polyols are preferably selected from ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, pentylene glycol, 1,3-propanediol, diethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, caprylyl glycol, glycerin, or mixtures thereof, wherein the cosmetic composition preferably includes two or more polyols having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein one of the two or more polyols having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms is preferably glycerin; c. about 0.5 to about 15% by weight, preferably about 1 to about 10% by weight, more preferably about 2 to about 6% by weight of one or more surfactants selected from amphoteric surfactants, nonionic surfactants, anionic surfactants and cationic surfactants, wherein the anhydrous composition preferably comprises a plurality of surfactants, wherein the plurality of surfactants includes one or more amphoteric surfactants, one or more nonionic surfactants, and optionally one or more anionic surfactants, wherein, preferably, the one or more amphoteric surfactants are selected from alkyl amphopropionates, betaines, alkyl sultaines, alkyl amphoacetates, or mixtures thereof; d. about 75 to about 95% by weight, preferably about 80 to about 95% by weight, more preferably about 85 to about 95% by weight of water; e. optionally, about 0.01 to about 10% by weight, preferably about 0.1 to 8% by weight, and more preferably about 1 to about 6% by weight of one or more miscellaneous ingredients, wherein one or more miscellaneous ingredients selected from preservatives, perfumes, essential oils, chelating agents, antioxidants, flavonoids, vitamins, botanical extracts, UV filtering agents, proteins, protein hydrolysates, protein isolates, fillers, compositional colorants, or mixtures thereof;

[0129] wherein the composition is a solidified gel of a micellar solution,

[0130] the composition being transparent or translucent, preferably transparent, and

[0131] all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the composition.

[0132] As noted above, the cosmetic composition preferably includes a A plurality of surfactants. The plurality of surfactants preferably comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of:

[0133] (c)(i) about 0.1 to about 8% by weight, preferably about 0.5 to about 5% by weight, and more preferably about 1 to about 4% by weight of one or more amphoteric surfactants, wherein at least one of the one or more amphoteric surfactants is an alkyl amphoatheta, preferably wherein the alkyl amphoatheta is selected from disodium cocoamphodiacetate, disodium lauroamphodiacetate, disodium caprylamphodiacetate, disodium caprylamphodiacetate, disodium cocoamphodipropionate, disodium lauroamphodipropionate, disodium caprylamphodipropionate, disodium caprylomphodipropionate, lauroamphodipropionic acid, cocoamphodipropionic acid, or mixtures thereof;

[0134] (c)(ii) about 0.1 to about 8% by weight, preferably about 0.2 to about 5 % by weight, and more preferably about 0.5 to about 4% by weight of one or more non-ionic surfactants, in which the one or more surfactants non-ionic compounds are preferably chosen from poloxamers; polysorbates; alkyl polyglucosides; alcohols, alpha-diols, alkylphenols or fatty acid esters, optionally being ethoxylated, propoxylated or glycerolated (polyglyceryl-2 isostearate); ethoxylated fatty acid esters; glyceryl esters of fatty acids; fatty alcohol ethoxylates; alkylphenol ethoxylates; fatty acid alkoxylates;and mixtures thereof, wherein at least one of the one or more non-ionic surfactants is preferably selected from poloxamers, wherein the poloxamers are preferably selected from poloxamer-101, poloxamer-105, poloxamer-105 benzoate, poloxamer-108, poloxamer-122, poloxamer-123, poloxamer-124, poloxamer-181, poloxamer-182, poloxamer-182 dibenzoate, poloxamer-183, poloxamer-184, poloxamer-185, poloxamer-188, poloxamer-212, poloxamer-215, poloxamer-217, poloxamer-231, poloxamer-234, poloxamer-235, poloxamer-237, poloxamer-238, poloxamer-282, poloxamer-284, poloxamer-288, poloxamer-331, poloxamer-333, poloxamer-334, poloxamer-335, poloxamer-338, poloxamer-401, poloxamer-402, poloxamer-403 and poloxamer-407, or mixtures thereof;

[0135] (c)(iii) optionally, about 0.01 to about 8% by weight, about 0.1 to about 6% by weight, or even more preferably about 0.5 to about 5% by weight of one or more anionic surfactants, wherein the one or more anionic surfactants are preferably selected from sulfates, acyl isethionates, acyl amino acids (such as acyl taurates, acyl glycinates, acyl glutamates and acyl sarcosinates), alkyl sulfonates, alkyl sulfosuccinates, alkyl sulfoacetates, alkoxylated monoacids, their salts, and any combination thereof;

[0136] wherein the plurality of surfactants in the cosmetic composition is preferably free or substantially free of sulfates; and

[0137] the plurality of surfactants in the cosmetic composition is preferably free or essentially free of cationic surfactants.

[0138] The cosmetic composition preferably comprises about 2% by weight or less of oils. More preferably, the cosmetic composition comprises about 1.5% by weight or less of oils. Even more preferably, the cosmetic composition comprises about 1% by weight or less of oils.

[0139] The cosmetic composition preferably comprises about 2% by weight or less of one or more fatty compounds. More preferably, the cosmetic composition comprises about 1.5% by weight or less of fatty compounds. Even more preferably, the cosmetic composition comprises about 1% by weight or less of fatty compounds.

[0140] The cosmetic composition is preferably free or essentially free of Ci-C6 monoalcohols such as ethanol and isopropanol.

[0141] In another preferred embodiment, the cosmetic composition comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of: a. about 0.5% by weight or more, preferably about 0.5 to about 3% by weight, more preferably about 0.8 to about 2% by weight of gellan gum; b. about 1 to about 15% by weight, preferably about 2 to about 12% by weight, and more preferably about 2 to about 8% by weight of one or more polyols having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein the one or more polyols are preferably selected from ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, pentylene glycol, 1,3-propanediol, diethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, caprylyl glycol, glycerin, or mixtures thereof, wherein the cosmetic composition preferably includes two or more polyols, wherein one of the two or more polyols is glycerin and one or more of the additional polyols are selected from ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, pentylene glycol, 1,3-propanediol, diethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol glycol, caprylyl glycol, or mixtures thereof; c. about 0.5 to about 15% by weight, preferably about 1 to about 10% by weight, more preferably about 2 to about 6% by weight of a plurality of surfactants, wherein the plurality of surfactants comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of;

[0142] (c)(i) about 0.1 to about 8% by weight, preferably about 0.5 to about 5% by weight, and more preferably about 1 to about 4% by weight of one or more amphoteric surfactants selected from alkyl amphopropionates, betaines, alkyl sultaines, alkyl amphoacetates, or mixtures thereof, in which preferably at least one of the one or more amphoteric surfactants is an alkyl amphoacetate, more preferably in which the alkyl amphoacetate is selected from disodium cocoamphodiacetate, disodium lauroamphodiacetate, disodium caprylamphodiacetate, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, disodium lauroamphodipropionate, disodium caprylamphodipropionate, disodium caprylomphodipropionate, disodium lauroamphodipropionic acid, cocoamphodipropionic acid, or mixtures thereof;

[0143] (c)(ii) about 0.1 to about 8% by weight, preferably about 0.2 to about 5 % by weight, and more preferably about 0.5 to about 4% by weight of one or more non-ionic surfactants, in which the one or more surfactants non-ionic compounds are preferably chosen from poloxamers; polysorbates; alkyl polyglucosides; alcohols, alpha-diols, alkylphenols or fatty acid esters, optionally being ethoxylated, propoxylated or glycerolated (polyglyceryl-2 isostearate); ethoxylated fatty acid esters; glyceryl esters of fatty acids; fatty alcohol ethoxylates; alkylphenol ethoxylates; fatty acid alkoxylates;and mixtures thereof, wherein at least one of the one or more non-ionic surfactants is preferably selected from poloxamers, wherein the poloxamers are preferably selected from poloxamer-101, poloxamer-105, poloxamer-105 benzoate, poloxamer-108, poloxamer-122, poloxamer-123, poloxamer-124, poloxamer-181, poloxamer-182, poloxamer-182 dibenzoate, poloxamer-183, poloxamer-184, poloxamer-185, poloxamer-188, poloxamer-212, poloxamer-215, poloxamer-217, poloxamer-231, poloxamer-234, poloxamer-235, poloxamer-237, poloxamer-238, poloxamer-282, poloxamer-284, poloxamer-288, poloxamer-331, poloxamer-333, poloxamer-334, poloxamer-335, poloxamer-338, poloxamer-401, poloxamer-402, poloxamer-403 and poloxamer-407, or mixtures thereof;

[0144] (c)(iii) optionally, about 0.01 to about 8% by weight, about 0.1 to about 6% by weight, or even more preferably about 0.5 to about 5% by weight of one or more anionic surfactants, wherein the one or more anionic surfactants are preferably selected from sulfates, acyl isethionates, acyl amino acids (such as acyl taurates, acyl glycinates, acyl glutamates and acyl sarcosinates), alkyl sulfonates, alkyl sulfosuccinates, alkyl sulfoacetates, alkoxylated monoacids, their salts, and any combination thereof;

[0145] in which the plurality of surfactants and the cosmetic composition are preferably free or essentially free of sulfates;

[0146] in which the plurality of surfactants and the cosmetic composition are preferably free or essentially free of cationic surfactants; a. about 75 to about 95% by weight, preferably about 80 to about 95% by weight, more preferably about 85 to about 95% by weight of water; b. Optionally, about 0.01 to about 10% by weight, preferably about 0.1 to 8% by weight, and more preferably about 1 to about 6% by weight of one or more miscellaneous ingredients, wherein the one or more miscellaneous ingredients selected from preservatives, perfumes, essential oils, chelating agents, antioxidants, flavonoids, vitamins, botanical extracts, UV filtering agents, proteins, protein hydrolysates, protein isolates, fillers, compositional colorants, or mixtures thereof;

[0147] wherein the composition is a solidified micellar gel of a micellar solution,

[0148] the composition is transparent or translucent, preferably transparent,

[0149] the composition has a hardness of about 0.04 N to about 15 N, preferably from about 0.1 to about 12 N, even more preferably from about 1 to about 10 N at 25 °C, and

[0150] All percentages by weight are based on a total weight of the composition.

[0151] The cosmetic composition preferably comprises about 2% by weight or less of oils. More preferably, the cosmetic composition comprises about 1.5% by weight or less of oils. Even more preferably, the cosmetic composition comprises about 1% by weight or less of oils.

[0152] The cosmetic composition preferably comprises about 2% by weight or less of one or more fatty compounds. More preferably, the cosmetic composition comprises about 1.5% by weight or less of fatty compounds. Even more preferably, the cosmetic composition comprises about 1% by weight or less of fatty compounds.

[0153] The cosmetic composition is preferably free or substantially free of Ci-C6 monoalcohols such as ethanol and isopropanol.

[0154] In yet another preferred embodiment, the cosmetic composition comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of: a. about 0.5% by weight or more, preferably about 0.5 to about 3% by weight, more preferably about 0.8 to about 2% by weight of gellan gum; b. about 1 to about 15% by weight, preferably about 2 to about 12% by weight, and more preferably about 2 to about 8% by weight of two or more polyols having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein one of the two or more polyols is glycerin and the other polyols are selected from ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, pentylene glycol, 1,3-propanediol, diethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, caprylyl glycol, or mixtures thereof; c. about 0.5 to about 15% by weight, preferably about 1 to about 10% by weight, more preferably about 2 to about 6% by weight of a plurality of surfactants, wherein the plurality of surfactants comprises, consists essentially of, or consists of;

[0155] (c)(i) about 0.1 to about 8% by weight, preferably about 0.5 to about 5% by weight, and more preferably about 1 to about 4% by weight of one or more alkyl amphoathetastes selected from cocoamphodiacetate disodium, disodium lauroamphodiacetate, disodium caprylamphodiacetate, disodium caprylamphodiacetate, or mixtures thereof;

[0156] (c)(ii) about 0.1 to about 8% by weight, preferably about 0.2 to about 5% by weight, and more preferably about 0.5 to about 4% by weight of one or more poloxamers, wherein the one or more poloxamers are preferably selected from poloxamer-101, poloxamer-105, poloxamer-105 benzoate, poloxamer-108, poloxamer-122, poloxamer-123, poloxamer-124, poloxamer-181, poloxamer-182, poloxamer-182 dibenzoate, poloxamer-183, poloxamer-184, poloxamer-185, poloxamer-188, poloxamer-212, poloxamer-215, poloxamer-217, poloxamer-231, poloxamer-234, poloxamer-235, poloxamer-237, poloxamer-238, poloxamer-282, poloxamer-284, poloxamer-288, poloxamer-331, poloxamer-333, poloxamer-334, poloxamer-335, poloxamer-338, poloxamer-401, poloxamer-402, poloxamer-403 and poloxamer-407, or mixtures thereof;

[0157] (c)(iii) optionally, about 0.01 to about 8% by weight, about 0.1 to about 6% by weight, or even more preferably about 0.5 to about 5% by weight of one or more anionic surfactants, wherein the one or more anionic surfactants are preferably selected from sulfates, acyl isethionates, acyl amino acids (such as acyl taurates, acyl glycinates, acyl glutamates and acyl sarcosinates), alkyl sulfonates, alkyl sulfosuccinates, alkyl sulfoacetates, alkoxylated monoacids, their salts, and combinations thereof; wherein, preferably, the cosmetic composition is free from or substantially free from sulfates;

[0158] in which preferably the composition is free or essentially free of cationic surfactants; a. about 75 to about 95% by weight, preferably about 80 to about 95% by weight, more preferably about 85 to about 95% by weight of water; b. optionally, about 0.01 to about 10% by weight, preferably about 0.1 to 8% by weight, and more preferably about 1 to about 6% by weight of one or more miscellaneous ingredients, wherein the one or more miscellaneous ingredients selected from preservatives, perfumes, essential oils, chelating agents, antioxidants, flavonoids, vitamins, botanical extracts, UV filtering agents, proteins, protein hydrolysates, protein isolates, fillers, compositional colorants, or mixtures thereof;

[0159] wherein the composition is a solidified gel of a micellar solution,

[0160] the composition is transparent or translucent, preferably transparent,

[0161] the composition has a hardness of about 0.04 N to about 15 N, preferably from about 0.1 to about 12 N, even more preferably from about 1 to about 10 N at 25 °C, and

[0162] All percentages by weight are based on a total weight of the composition.

[0163] The cosmetic composition preferably comprises about 2% by weight or less of oils. More preferably, the cosmetic composition comprises about 1.5% by weight or less of oils. Even more preferably, the cosmetic composition comprises about 1% by weight or less of oils.

[0164] The cosmetic composition preferably comprises about 2% by weight or less of one or more fatty compounds. More preferably, the cosmetic composition comprises about 1.5% by weight or less of fatty compounds. Even more preferably, the cosmetic composition comprises about 1% by weight or less of fatty compounds.

[0165] The cosmetic composition is preferably free or substantially free of Ci-C6 monoalcohols such as ethanol and isopropanol. Processing methods

[0166] The cosmetic composition is useful in processes for the topical treatment of the skin. Cosmetic compositions are particularly useful in processes for treating or cleansing the skin, especially facial skin. In a preferred embodiment, the cosmetic composition is used in a facial skin cleansing process, which includes processes for removing makeup, dirt, sebum, oil, contamination, or combinations thereof. The processes include applying the cosmetic composition to the skin, optionally massaging the composition onto the skin, and rinsing or washing the cosmetic composition off the skin.In a preferred embodiment, the cosmetic composition is applied to the facial skin on which makeup is present and is massaged or rubbed to loosen and dissolve the makeup. It is then rinsed or washed off the skin with the makeup loosened and dissolved. After application, the cosmetic composition may be left on the skin for a period of time, usually less than 5 minutes. Preferably, the cosmetic composition remains on the skin for approximately 4 minutes or less, 3 minutes or less, 2 minutes or less, or 1 minute or less, before being rinsed or washed off. Preparation processes

[0167] This disclosure also relates to a process for preparing the cosmetic composition. Processes for preparing or producing the cosmetic composition in the form of a solidified gel include dissolving a portion or The entire gellan gum is dissolved in water, and the solution is heated to a temperature of at least 70°C for at least 5 minutes. Additional ingredients of the cosmetic composition may be added or combined with the water before, after, or simultaneously with the gellan gum. Typically, all ingredients are combined to form a micellar solution before heating. The gellan gum can be added to the water and dissolved. After the gellan gum has dissolved, additional ingredients, or all of the additional ingredients, of the cosmetic composition can be added before heating and the formation of a micellar solution. The micellar solution is heated to a temperature of at least 70°C for at least 5 minutes. Upon cooling, the composition forms a solidified, transparent gel.

[0168] Gellan gum can be dissolved in water, for example, by gentle stirring. Heat also helps to dissolve gellan gum. In cases where additional ingredients of the cosmetic composition are added after the gellan gum has dissolved in water, it is preferable to add them before the gellan gum and water solution has cooled. During cooling, the solution solidifies, making it more difficult to mix the ingredients evenly.

[0169] The gellan gum and water solution and the additional ingredients of the cosmetic composition are typically heated to at least 70 °C for 5 minutes. However, higher temperatures and longer durations may be used. For example, in various embodiments, the gellan gum and water solution (and optionally additional ingredients of the cosmetic composition) is heated to at least 72 °C, at least 75 °C, at least 78 °C, or at least 80 °C.In various embodiments, the gellan gum and water solution (and optionally additional ingredients of the cosmetic composition) is heated to a temperature of about 70 to about 90 °C, about 72 to about 90 °C, about 75 to about 90 °C, about 78 to about 90 °C, about 70 to about 85 °C, about 72 to about 85 °C, about 75 to about 85 °C, about 78 to about 85 °C, about 70 to about 80 °C, about 72 to about 80 °C, or about 75 to about 80 °C.

[0170] The micellar solution of gellan gum and water, and optionally additional ingredients of the cosmetic composition, is heated and typically maintained at the heated temperature for at least 5 minutes, at least 6 minutes, at least 8 minutes, at least 10 minutes, or at least 15 minutes. In various embodiments, the micellar solution is heated and maintained at the heated temperature for approximately 5 to approximately 30 minutes, approximately 8 to approximately 30 minutes, approximately 10 to approximately 30 minutes, approximately 5 to approximately 20 minutes, approximately 8 to approximately 20 minutes, or approximately 10 to approximately 20 minutes. Preferably, the micellar solution is heated to about 70 to about 85 °C for about 5 to about 20 minutes, more preferably, the micellar solution is heated to about 70 to about 80 °C for about 5 to about 15 minutes.

[0171] After heating for a sufficient time, the heated composition can be poured into a container or mold so that, after cooling and solidification, the cosmetic composition has a predetermined shape or size. EXAMPLES

[0172] Various changes can be made to the above compositions and processes without departing from the scope of the invention. Accordingly, it is intended that all disclosure in the above description and in the examples given below shall be interpreted in an illustrative and not limiting manner. Example 1 Inventive compositions

[0173] [Table 1] Table 1: ABC (a) Thickener Gellan gum 1 1.5 1 (b) Polyol HEXYLENE GLYCOL 2 2 2 GLYCERIN 1 1 1 (c) (i) Alpha-mphoteric surfactant COCOAMPHODIACETATE DISODIUM 1.4 1.4 1.4 (ü) Non-ionic surfactant POLOXAMER 184 1 1 1 (e) Miscellaneous* <5 < 5 <5 (d) Water QS QS QS Transparent Yes Yes Yes Solidified Yes Yes Yes

[0174] * Preservatives, perfumes, essential oils, chelating agents, antioxidants, flavonoids, vitamins, botanical extracts, UV filtering agents, proteins, protein hydrolysates, protein isolates, fillers, compositional colorants, or mixtures thereof. Example 2 Comparative Compositions

[0175] [Table 2]Table 2: A Cl C-2 C-3 C-4 C-5 C-6 C-7 (a) Thickener Gellan Gum 1 Comparison Thickeners GUAR GUM 1 XANTHAN GUM 1 ACACIA SENEGALESE GUM 1 SCLEROTA GUM 1 DEHYDROXANT GUM 1 CORN STARCH 1 PECTIN 1 (b) Polyol HEXYLENE GL LYCOL 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 GLYCERIN 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 (c) Surfactants COCO-AMPHO DIACETATE DISODIUM 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 POLOXAMER 184 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 (e) Miscellaneous* < 5 <5 <5 <5 <5 <5 < 5 < 5 (d) Water QS QS QS QS QS QS QS QS Transparent Yes No (cloudy appearance) Solidified Yes No (paste-like consistency)

[0176] * Preservatives, perfumes, essential oils, chelating agents, antioxidants, flavonoids, vitamins, botanical extracts, UV filtering agents, proteins, protein hydrolysates, protein isolates, fillers, compositional colorants, or mixtures thereof.

[0177] A variety of polysaccharide thickening agents were investigated with the aim of generating a clear, solidified gel. The polysaccharide thickening agents included guar gum, xanthan gum, acacia senegal gum, sclerotium gum, dehydroxanthan gum, corn starch, and pectin (comparative compositions C1 to C-7) in addition to gellan gum (inventive composition A). All the compositions in the table above (A and C1 to C-7) were prepared by dissolving the polysaccharide thickening agent in water at room temperature, adding the additional ingredients of the compositions, and mixing the compositions. Transparency and thickness were then assessed visually. None of the compositions formed a solidified gel. The compositions were then "cooked" by heating them at 70 °C for 5 minutes. After cooking, the compositions were allowed to cool to room temperature.After cooling, the transparency and thickness of the compositions were visually assessed again. None of the compositions other than inventive composition A formed a transparent solidified gel. Instead, the comparative compositions Cl to C-7 were cloudy / hazy and had a paste-like consistency – they were not solid like inventive composition A.

[0178] The preceding disclosure illustrates and describes embodiments of the invention. The disclosure shows and describes only preferred embodiments, but it is understood that the invention is usable in various other combinations, modifications, and environments, and that it may undergo changes or modifications in the scope of the inventive concepts as expressed herein, to the extent of the teachings above and / or the skills or knowledge of the relevant art. The embodiments described herein are further intended to explain the best known means to the applicant and to enable others skilled in the art to exploit the invention. Accordingly, the description is not intended to limit the invention.

[0179] The surfactants referred to throughout the disclosure may include those having a counterion such as an alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, or ammonium counterion. This list of counterions, however, is not exhaustive.

[0180] The term "surfactant" (or "emulsifier") includes the salts of the surfactant, to the extent that they exist, even if not explicitly stated. In other words, whenever the disclosure refers to a surfactant (or surfactants), it is understood that the salts of the surfactants are also encompassed to the extent that they exist, even if the patent memorandum may not specifically refer to a salt (or may not refer to a salt in all instances throughout the disclosure), for example, by using language such as "one of its (their) salts" or "its (their) salts." Sodium and potassium are common cations that form salts with surfactants. However, additional cations such as ammonium ions, or alkanoammonium ions such as monoethanolammonium or triethanolammonium ions, can also form surfactant salts.

[0181] The term “micellar” as used throughout this disclosure is used in accordance with its ordinary and usual meaning. In this sense, a micellar composition is a composition containing a dispersion of micelles, which are typically aggregated amphiphiles in equilibrium with free, non-aggregated amphiphiles. Micellar compositions are formed when the amphiphile concentration exceeds the critical micelle concentration (CMC) or the critical aggregation concentration (CAC).

[0182] The cosmetic composition of the present disclosure is in the form of a solidified gel, which is formed by gelling (solidifying) a micellar solution. Therefore, a "solidified micellar gel" is a solid gel formed by gelling (solidifying) a micellar solution, i.e., a micellar solution is prepared and then gelled (solidified) with gellan gum and heat. Without wishing to develop a particular theory, the inventors believe that the micellar structure of the solution is preserved in the solidified gel. Therefore, the composition can be called a "solidified micellar gel."

[0183] The expression "substantially free" or "essentially free" as used herein means that the specific material may be present in small quantities that do not materially affect the basic and innovative features of the claimed invention. For example, less than 1% by weight of a specific material may be added to a composition, relative to the total weight of the composition (provided that an amount of 1% by weight or less does not materially affect the basic and innovative features of the claimed invention). Similarly, where a composition is essentially free of a particular element, the composition may include 1% by weight or less, 0.5% by weight or less, 0.1% by weight or less, 0.05% by weight or less, or 0.01% by weight or less, or no amount of the specified material.For example, if a composition is "substantially free" or "essentially free" of ethanol, the composition may optionally include ethanol in an amount of up to 1% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, provided that an amount of 1% by weight does not materially affect the basic and innovative characteristics of the composition. In addition, the composition may optionally include 0.5% by weight or less, 0.1% by weight or less, 0.05% by weight or less, 0.01% by weight or less, or no amount of ethanol.

[0184] All components positively presented in this disclosure may be negatively excluded from the claims and the compositions and processes described throughout the disclosure. In other words, the cosmetic composition of this disclosure may be free or substantially free of one or more of the components positively presented in this disclosure.< / iv>

Claims

Demands

1. A cosmetic composition comprising: (a) about 0.5% by weight or more of gellan gum; (b) about 1 to about 10% by weight of one or more polyols having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms; (c) about 1 to about 10% by weight of one or more surfactants; and (d) about 80 to about 95% by weight of water; wherein the composition is a solidified gel of a micellar solution, the composition is transparent, and all percentages by weight are based on a total weight of the composition.

2. Composition according to claim 1, wherein one or more polyols are selected from ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, pentylene glycol, 1,3-propanediol, diethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, caprylyl glycol, glycerin, or mixtures thereof.

3. Composition according to claim 1, wherein the composition comprises glycerin and one or more additional polyols selected from ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, pentylene glycol, 1,3-propanediol, diethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, caprylyl glycol, or mixtures thereof.

4. Composition according to claim 1, comprising a plurality of surfactants, wherein the plurality of surfactants includes one or more amphoteric surfactants and one or more non-ionic surfactants.

5. Composition according to claim 4, wherein one or more amphoteric surfactants are selected from alkyl amphopropionates, betaines, alkyl sultaines, alkyl amphoacetates, or mixtures thereof.

6. Composition according to claim 5, wherein at least one or more amphoteric surfactants is an alkyl amphoathet, preferably one or more alkyl amphoathets selected from disodium cocoamphodiacetate, disodium lauroamphodiacetate, disodium caprylamphodiacetate, caprylamphodiacetate disodium, disodium cocoamphodipropionate, disodium lauroamphodipropionate, disodium caprylamphodipropionate, disodium caprylomphodipropionate, lauroamphodipropionic acid, cocoamphodipropionic acid, or mixtures thereof.

7. Composition according to claim 1, wherein the composition is not an emulsion.

8. Composition according to claim 1, wherein the composition has a hardness of about 0.04 N to about 15 N at 25 °C.

9. Cosmetic composition comprising: (a) about 1 to about 3% by weight of gellan gum; (b) about 1 to about 10% by weight or more of one or more polyols selected from ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, hexylene glycol, pentylene glycol, 1,3-propanediol, diethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, caprylyl glycol, glycerin, or mixtures thereof;(c) about 1 to about 10% by weight of a plurality of surfactants, wherein the plurality of surfactants includes: (i) about 0.2 to about 5% by weight of one or more amphoteric surfactants selected from alkyl amphoathetas, wherein the alkyl amphoathetas are selected from disodium cocoamphodiacetate, disodium lauroamphodiacetate, disodium caprylamphodiacetate, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, disodium lauroamphodipropionate, disodium caprylamphodipropionate, disodium caprylomphodipropionate, disodium lauroamphodipropionic acid, cocoamphodipropionic acid, or mixtures thereof; and (ii) about 0.2 to about 5% by weight of one or more nonionic surfactants; and (d) about 80 to about 95% by weight of water; (e) optionally, about 0.1 to about 10% by weight of one or more miscellaneous ingredients;in which the composition is a solidified gel of a micellar solution, the composition is transparent, the composition comprises less than 2% by weight of fatty compounds, and; All percentages by weight are based on the total weight of the composition.

10. A method for preparing the composition according to claim 1, comprising combining ingredients of the composition and forming a micellar solution, wherein the gellan gum is dissolved in the water of the micellar solution, heating the micellar solution to a temperature of at least 70 °C for at least 5 minutes to form a heated solution, and cooling the heated solution to form a solidified gel.