Petroleum-free compositions for skin care and other applications, and methods of making same

Abstract

A substantially non-aqueous, aerated composition is free of petroleum-based components and is suitable for skin applications. The composition primarily includes wax and oil, and can further include vitamin E oil and an essential oil. The composition can be a semi-solid at room temperature. A method of making the composition includes melting together component ingredients to form a mixture, which is then cooled to form hardened matter. The hardened matter is blended to form a flowable mixture, which is then forced through a sieve to form the aerated composition.

1 . A substantially non-aqueous, aerated composition, comprising:
 (a) from about 15 wt % to about 40 wt % of a wax;   (b) from about 60 wt % to about 85 wt % of an oil;   (c) from about 0.01 wt % to about 10 wt % of one or more of vitamin E oil and aloe vera extract; and   (d) from about 0.001 wt % to about 1 wt % of an essential oil,   wherein the composition is free of petroleum-based components.   
     
     
         2 . The composition according to  claim 1 , wherein the wax is selected from the group consisting of animal tallow, bayberry wax, beeswax, candelilla wax, carnauba wax, grapefruit wax, montan wax, orange peel wax, palm wax, rice bran wax, sumac wax, sunflower wax, soy wax, and a mixture thereof. 
     
     
         3 . The composition according to  claim 2 , wherein the wax is beeswax. 
     
     
         4 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the oil is selected from the group consisting of almond oil, babassu kernel oil, carrot seed oil, cashew oil, castor oil, coconut oil, cottonseed oil, corn oil, grape seed oil, hazelnut oil, linseed oil, macadamia oil, mongongo nut oil, olive oil, palm oil, palm kernel oil, peanut oil, pecan oil, pine nut oil, pistachio oil, pumpkin seed oil, rapeseed oil, safflower oil, sesame oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil, vegetable oil, walnut oil, and a mixture thereof. 
     
     
         5 . The composition according to  claim 4 , wherein the oil is soybean oil. 
     
     
         6 . The composition according to  claim 1 , wherein the oil is soybean oil and the wax is beeswax. 
     
     
         7 . The composition according to  claim 6 , wherein all or a portion of at least one of the soybean oil and the beeswax is substituted by one or more components selected from the group consisting of carnauba wax, coconut oil, olive oil, soy wax, vegetable oil, and a mixture thereof. 
     
     
         8 . The composition according  claim 1 , wherein the essential oil is selected from the group consisting of calendula, cedar, chamomiles, clove, cypress, geranium, jasmine, lavender, lemongrass, orange blossom, rose, rosemary, rosewood, peppermint, sandalwood, thyme, turmeric, and a mixture thereof. 
     
     
         9 . The composition according to  claim 8 , wherein the essential oil is rosemary oil. 
     
     
         10 . The composition according to  claim 1 , wherein the composition is a topical lubricant. 
     
     
         11 . The composition according to  claim 1 , wherein the composition is a semi-solid at a temperature of about 72° F. 
     
     
         12 . The composition according to  claim 1 , wherein the composition has a viscosity of from about 2,000 cP to about 2,500,000 cP. 
     
     
         13 . The composition according to  claim 1 , wherein the wax has a melting point of from about 130° F. to about 160° F. 
     
     
         14 . The composition according to  claim 1 , wherein
 (a) an amount of the wax in the composition is about 24.9 wt %;   (b) an amount of the oil in the composition is about 74.9 wt %;   (c) an amount of the vitamin E oil in the composition is about 0.135 wt %; and   (d) an amount of the essential oil in the composition is about 0.065 wt %.   
     
     
         15 . The composition according to  claim 14 , wherein (a) the wax is beeswax, (b) the oil is soybean oil, and (d) the essential oil is rosemary oil. 
     
     
         16 . A substantially non-aqueous, aerated composition consisting essentially of:
 (a) about 15 wt % to about 40 wt % beeswax;   (b) about 60 wt % to about 85 wt % soybean oil;   (c) about 0.01 wt % to about 10 wt % vitamin E oil; and   (d) about 0.001 wt % to about 1 wt % an essential oil,   wherein the composition is free of petroleum-based components, and is a semi-solid at a temperature of about 72° F.   
     
     
         17 . The composition according to  claim 16 , wherein the essential oil is selected from the group consisting of calendula, cedar, chamomiles, clove, cypress, geranium, jasmine, lavender, lemongrass, orange blossom, rose, rosemary, rosewood, peppermint, sandalwood, thyme, turmeric, and a mixture thereof. 
     
     
         18 . The composition according to  claim 17 , wherein the essential oil is rosemary oil. 
     
     
         19 . The composition according to  claim 16 , wherein the composition has a viscosity of from about 2,000 cP to about 2,500,000 cP, wherein the composition is free of hydrogenated components. 
     
     
         20 . The composition according to  claim 16 , wherein the beeswax has a melting point of from about 130° F. to about 160° F.