Ethanol-free aqueous perfume composition

Abstract

The present invention relates to an ethanol-free, non-fatty, non-sticky perfumed aqueous cosmetic microemulsion composition, including one or more fragrance materials, a solvent, an aqueous medium, and optionally, one or more surfactants; wherein the solvent in the microemulsion is a vicinal diol such as 1,2-hexanediol.

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         17 . A personal care composition comprising:
 an aqueous microemulsion, comprising
 greater than 5 weight percent fragrance material; 
 a solvent, wherein said solvent is 1,2-hexanediol or 1,2-heptanediol; 
 and a surfactant, wherein the weight ratio between the fragrance material and the surfactant is from 1:1 to 5:1; 
   provided that the microemulsion is transparent and free of ethanol.   
     
     
         18 . The personal care composition of  claim 17 , wherein the weight ratio between the fragrance material and the surfactant is from 2:1 to 4:1. 
     
     
         19 . The personal care composition of  claim 17 , wherein the surfactant is present in an amount of from 0.1 to 15 weight percent. 
     
     
         20 . The personal care composition of  claim 17 , wherein the surfactant is present in an amount of from 0.5 to 10 weight percent. 
     
     
         21 . The personal care composition of  claim 17 , wherein the aqueous microemulsion consists essentially of:
 from 5 to 30 weight percent of 1,2-hexane diol,   from 0.5 to 20 weight percent of an essential oil,   a surfactant being a combination of 0.5 to 5.0 weight percent of Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-dodecyl-omega-hydroxy-(9CI) and 0.5 to 5.0 weight percent of stearic acid, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, cetyl trimethyl ammonium chloride or a stearic acid salt, and   water.   
     
     
         22 . The personal care composition of  claim 21 , wherein the essential oil is a natural essential oil, synthetic essential oil or a mixture thereof. 
     
     
         23 . The personal care composition of  claim 21 , wherein the surfactant is Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-dodecyl-omega-hydroxy-(9CI) and stearic acid. 
     
     
         24 . The personal care composition of  claim 21 , wherein the surfactant is Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-dodecyl-omega-hydroxy-(9CI) and sodium lauryl sulfate. 
     
     
         25 . The personal care composition of  claim 21 , wherein the surfactant is Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-dodecyl-omega-hydroxy-(9CI) and cetyl trimethyl ammonium chloride. 
     
     
         26 . The personal care composition of  claim 17 , further comprising ingredients selected from the group consisting of antioxidants, UV filters, cosmetic active ingredients, moisturizers, humectants, emollients, opacifiers, pearly gloss impacting substances, and antifoams. 
     
     
         27 . The personal care composition of  claim 17 , wherein the personal care composition is selected from the group consisting of fragrances, eaux de toilettes, body sprays, and aqueous cosmetic compositions. 
     
     
         28 . The personal care composition of  claim 17 , wherein the fragrance material is present in an amount equal to or greater than 6% and less than 50% by weight.