Norman Gary Howell

US Patent:

51548496, Oct 13, 1992

Filed:

Nov 16, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/614662

Inventors:

Martha O. Visscher - Cincinanti OH
Theresa A. Bakken - Cincinanti OH
Lawrence A. Gilbert - West Chester OH
Norman G. Howell - Loveland OH
Debra D. Watson - Cincinnati OH

Assignee:

The Procter & Gamble Company - Cincinnati OH

International Classification:

C11D 837
C11D 936

US Classification:

25217415

Abstract:

A mild skin cleansing composition in the form of a bar comprising from about 0. 5% to about 20% of a mixture of a silicone gum and a silicone fluid wherein the gum:fluid ratio is from about 10:1 to about 1:10, preferably from about 4:1 to about 1:4, most preferably from about 3:2 to about 2:3. The silicone component is a skin mildness/moisturizing aid which imparts superior, durable conditioning to skin washed with the composition. Processes for preparing a mild skin cleansing toilet bar with this silicone component are disclosed.