Inventors:
Sabbat J. Strianse - Caldwell NJ
Howard S. Sherry - Cherry Hill NJ
Elliot P. Hertzenberg - Wilmington DE
Assignee:
PQ Corporation - Valley Forge PA
International Classification:
A61K 702
A61K 732
A61K 748
A61K 906
A61K 3174
A61K 3178
A61K 4700
Abstract:
A combination of an acidic functional polymer and zeolite and/or amorphous alumino silicate provides a gel suitable as a cosmetic vehicle plus supplying functionality as well. The components combine easily to provide a creamy gel that is compounded with other ingredients to provide the complete cosmetic composition. The zeolite or amorphous alumino silicate is present in a sufficient quantity to provide functionality as well as the desired rheology. The combination can be used to compound astringent creams or lotions, make-up bases, facial masks, deodorant compositions, antiperspirants, anti-acne compositions, wrinkle smoothers or erasers, pore minimizers, and body lotions. An especially useful zeolite or amorphous alumino silicate is a material that contains aluminum as the cation.