Transfer-resistant makeup removing compositions

Abstract

The invention relates to a cleansing composition suitable for topical application to human skin, more particularly to an oil-based cleansing composition containing a silicone elastomer gelling agent for removal of make-up from the skin.

1 . A method for removing transfer resistant make-up compositions comprising the step of applying a safe and effective amount of a make-up removing composition comprising: 
 (i) from about 0.1 to about 30% of a crosslinked siloxane elastomer, preferably having a particle size of from above 10 to about 200 microns;    (ii) from about 10 to about 80% of a solvent having a solubility parameter of less than or equal to about 9 (cal./cm 3 ) 1/2 ; and    (iii) optionally, from about 0% to about 95% water.    
   
   
       2 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the transfer resistant make-up is silicone gum or resin based.  
   
   
       3 . The method of  claim 2  wherein the make-up removing composition further comprises a skin conditioning agent.  
   
   
       4 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the skin conditioning agent is selected from the group consisting of humectants, exfoliants, emollients and mixtures thereof.  
   
   
       5 . The method of  claim 4  wherein the skin conditioning agent is a humectant.  
   
   
       6 . The method of  claim 5  wherein the humectant is selected from the group consisting of propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, polypropylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, sorbitol, hydroxypropyl sorbitol, hexylene glycol, glycerin, 1,3-butylene glycol, 1,2,6-hexanetriol, ethoxylated glycerin, propoxylated glycerin and mixtures thereof.  
   
   
       7 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the make-up removing composition further comprises further comprising an emulsifier.  
   
   
       8 . The method of  claim 7  wherein the emulsifier is polyoxyalkylene copolymer.  
   
   
       9 . The method of  claim 8  wherein the polyoxyalkylene copolymer is dimethicone copolyol.  
   
   
       10 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the crosslinked siloxane elastomer is a combination of non-emulsifying and emulsifying crosslinked siloxane elastomers.  
   
   
       11 . The method of  claim 1  wherein makeup removing compositions further comprises an active selected from the group consisting of peptides, palmitoyl-oligopeptide, famesol, bisabolol, phytantriol, glycerol, urea, guanidine; vitamins and derivatives thereof such ascorbic acid, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B 3 , vitamin B 5 , sunscreens, anti-acne medicaments; antioxidants, flavonoids, skin soothing and healing agents, chelators, sequestrants, agents suitable for aesthetic purposes, opacifiers and mixtures thereof.  
   
   
       12 . A cosmetic removing wipe, comprising: 
 A. one or more layers of water-insoluble substrate; and    B. a safe and effective amount of a make-up removing composition comprising; 
 (i) from about 0.1 to about 30% of a crosslinked siloxane elastomer, preferably having a particle size of from above 10 to about 200 microns;  
 (ii) from about 10 to about 80% of a solvent having a solubility parameter of less than or equal to about 9 (cal./cm 3 ) 1/2 ; and  
   (iii) optionally, from about 0% to about 95% water.