GB2456212A - Lubricant mousse for massage and personal use - Google Patents

Abstract

A lubricant composition capable of being formed into a mousse is suitable for use as both a massage lubricant and a personal lubricant. The composition preferably contains a humectants/slip agent, a thickener, an emollient/moisturiser, an anti-tack agent, a foam booster/stabiliser, a pH adjuster, flavours, preservatives, propellant and a carrier. The preferred thickener is propylene glycol alginate, the preferred humectants is polypropylene glycol. Also disclosed is a method of making a massage and personal lubricant comprising providing a lubricant composition capable of being formed into a mousse; filling the composition into a container; and pressurising the container with propellant.

Description

LUBRICANT MOUSSE

The present invention relates generally to mousses, particularly but not exclusively to massage and personal lubricant mousses, and to a method of making them.

Personal lubricants are well known. Personal lubricants are specialised lubricants which serve to reduce friction with body tissues. In particular, personal lubricants may be used to provide lubrication, or slip, during sexual activity. For example, personal lubricants can be used to increase pleasure or reduce pain during sexual intercourse, and can aid in reducing vaginal dryness.

A wide variety of personal lubricants is currently available. These lubricants generally function by supplying water to a body surface in a gelled or viscous fonn, by including a water-soluble polymer such as a water-soluble cellulose derivative or other water-soluble polymers, such as polyvinyl pyrrolidone, polyvinyl alcohol and the like. In use on a body surface, these systems retain a supply of water on the body surface, and water provides lubrication or slip. One or more humectants may be added to aid water retention, and thereby increase the lubrication provided by the lubricant and/or increase the longevity of the lubrication.

In addition to the known water-based lubricants, oil-based lubricants are known. In oil-based lubricants, the oily component itself provides lubrication (rather than functioning to retain water). However, a significant disadvantage of oil-based lubricants is that they are not compatible with all condom types. In particular, oil-based lubricants are not compatible with natural rubber latex condoms because oils degrade natural rubber latex. Accordingly, oil-based lubricants may cause defects in condoms, which is likely to reduce the effectiveness of latex condoms as a contraceptive and as protection against sexually transmitted diseases. This is a significant disadvantage of oil-based lubricants, as latex condoms are the most commonly used type of condom.

In addition to personal lubricants, massage lubricants are known. Massage lubricants include massage oils and lotions. However, these products are generally not intended for use as personal lubricants. Indeed, many of these products are not suitable for use as personal lubricants, because, for example, they tend to be oil based and therefore are not compatible with condoms.

In addition to the massage lubricants and personal lubricants discussed above, products that function both as a massage lubricant and as a personal lubricant (that is, 2-in-I massage and personal lubricant formulations) are also known. The dual function formulations currently available include Durex Play� Massage Gel and Personal Lubricant (SSL International plc); Astroglide� 2-in-i Warming Body Massage and Personal Lubricant (BioFilm, mc); Eros Pjur� Essentials Original Personal Lubricant and Body Massage (Pjur Group Luxembourg SA) and K-Y Touch� Massage 2-in-I Warming Body Massage Plus Personal Lubricant (Johnson and Johnson). The known massage and personal lubricants (or 2-in-i lubricants) are either silicone based (Eros-Pjur) or water-based. They are all gel or lotion formulations.

Although 2-in-i massage and personal lubricants are known, 2-in-i massage and personal lubricants in the form of a mousse are not well known.

Mousse type products are known generally in the field of cosmetics and toiletries.

Products in the form of a mousse are common in the field of hair care and cosmetic products. However, these products are not intended for use as personal lubricants, nor are they suitable for use as personal lubricants.

Massage products formulated as mousses (massage mousses) are known. However, these are intended for use as massage lubricants only, so have veiy different properties from 2-in-i massage and personal lubricants. For example, the majority of massage mousses are primarily intended as skin moisturisers, so, in contrast to personal lubricants, they are designed to be absorbed by the skin. Therefore, any lubricity provided by these massage mousse products is short-lived and insufficient for use as a personal lubricant (personal lubricants suitably provide relatively high levels of lubricity, and suitably the lubricity is long lasting). in addition, massage mousses are not intended for use with condoms: they are, therefore, usually not compatible with condoms.

At present, there is one massage and personal lubricant mousse product on the market: Replens� Intimate Options Massage and Personal Lubricant Mousse, also marketed as Replens� Intimate Options Personal Lubricant Mousse (Lil' drug store Products, mc). The listed ingredients include water, glycerol, isobutene, polyquatemium 7, PEG 8 stearate, propane, sodium stearate, polyquatemium 15, sucralose, flavour, inethylparaben, propylparaben and potassium sorbate. However, this product suffers from several disadvantages: we have found that some of its properties are unsatisfactory. For example, the mousse is very stable. As a result, the mousse is not readily converted into the base lubricant in use, because the mousse is too stable.

However, once the mousse does collapse, the resulting lubricant is of low viscosity, so it flows off the skin andlor away from the area to which it has been applied. The resulting lubricant is therefore unsatisfactory.

Accordingly, we have recognised a need for a massage and personal lubricant mousse which has satisfactory properties as both a personal lubricant and a massage lubricant, preferably a 2-in-i lubricant mousse which has properties which are comparable to or better than 2-in-i (non-mousse) products.

There are numerous difficulties inherent in formulating a 2-in-i lubricant mousse.

Formulating a mousse which has acceptable lubricant properties is problematic, because formulating a lubricant composition as a mousse increases the surface area of the composition, thereby increasing the rate at which the composition dries. As outlined above, lubricants generally function by retaining water on a body surface, which provides lubrication, or slip, at the surface. Therefore, increasing the surface area of a lubricant composition by formulating it as a mousse would be expected to be deleterious in terms of the lubrication provided by the lubricant, as the increased surface area results in a more rapid loss of water (and therefore a loss of lubricity) from the composition. It is, therefore, difficult to obtain a mousse formulation which is also lubricious.

Conversely, formulating a lubricant which is capable of forming an acceptable mousse is also problematic, because traditional mousse formulations and lubricants are typically of very different viscosities. S 4

In contrast to the known massage mousses, a 2-in-i massage and personal lubricant mousse requires very particular properties: it must be both a good massage lubricant and a good personal lubricant. In particular, a balance of viscosity and mousse stability is required.

We have recognised that it would be advantageous to formulate a massage and personal lubricant (a 2-in-I lubricant) in the form of a mousse, which has satisfactory properties in use. We have overcome the difficulties in formulating a massage and personal lubricant mousse with acceptable properties.

In its broadest aspect, the present invention provides a lubricant composition capable of being formed into a mousse, which composition is suitable for use as both a massage lubricant and a personal lubricant.

In one aspect, the present invention provides a massage and personal lubricant composition capable of being formed into a mousse, which composition comprises a lubricant base which is a gel. A "massage and personal" lubricant composition as used herein means a composition which is capable of performing satisfactorily as both a personal lubricant and a massage lubricant.

In another aspect, the invention provides a massage and personal lubricant composition capable of being formed into a mousse, which composition comprises a lubricant base having a degassed viscosity of from 50 cP to 2000 cP. in a preferred aspect, the composition comprises a lubricant base having a degassed viscosity of from 500 cP to 2000 cP. In a preferred embodiment, the lubricant base has a degassed viscosity of from 750 cP to 2000 cP, more preferably from 1000 cP to 2000 cP.

Preferably, the viscosity is from about 500 cP to about 1500 cP.

There is also provided a massage and personal lubricant composition capable of being fonned into a mousse, which composition comprises one or more humectants and slip agents; a thickener; and a carrier. Preferably, the carrier comprises an aqueous carrier such as water. Preferably the composition comprises from 10% w/w to 30% w/w humectants/slip agents; from 0.05% w/w to 5% w/w thickener; and a carrier. Further components, for example one or more preservatives, may optionally be included. S 5

The invention further provides a mousse comprising a lubricant composition according to the invention and a propellant.

There is also provided a container comprising a lubricant composition according to the invention and a propellant.

The invention also provides a method of making a massage and personal Lubricant composition according to the invention, which method comprises providing a lubricant composition according to the invention; filling the composition into a container; and pressurising the container with propellant. Suitably, the lubricant composition is a gel. The container may, for example, be an aerosol-type can.

in a preferred aspect, there is provided a method of making a massage and personal lubricant composition, which method comprises providing a lubricant base fonnulation having a viscosity of from 50 cP to 2000 cP; filling the lubricant base fonnulation into a container; and pressurising with propellant.

The advantages of a 2-in-i lubricant in the form of a mousse include ease of application, including less messy application; increased accuracy of application; reduced likelihood of spillage; and improved sensation on application and in use.

The compositions of the invention have several advantages, and are capable of forming a superior 2-in-i massage and personal lubricant mousse. They form mousses of sufficient stability to be applied and for the massaging-in to be initiated before the mousse breaks down. However, thereafter the mousse breaks down fairly rapidly, so as to form the lubricant (i.e the mousse is stable for only a short period). In addition, once the mousse has collapsed, or been de-aerated, the composition forms a personal lubricant gel with highly satisfactory properties: it has extended longevity as a lubricant which does not dry out quickly, and exhibits minimal residue and tack in use. S 6

As used herein, the term mousse includes dispersions of a gas, such as propellant or air, in a liquid. Dispersions of air in a liquid include colloids. Mousse products are typically dispensed from presswised aerosol containers.

The terms "2-in-I lubricant mousse" and "massage and personal lubricant mousse" are used interchangeably. As used herein, these terms mean a lubricant composition which is suitable for use both as a massage lubricant and a personal lubricant and which can be formulated as a mousse.

As used herein, unless otherwise indicated, the term viscosity generally refers to the initial lubricant viscosity of the formulation (that is, the viscosity of the lubricant base formulation, prior to forming it into a mousse).

Generally, the method of manufacturing a mousse formulation involves providing a base formulation; filling the base formulation into a container, such as a can; and pressurising with propellant. Therefore, in order to make a lubricant mousse, such as a massage and personal lubricant mousse, it is necessary to provide a lubricant base formulation; fill the lubricant base formulation into a container; and pressurise the container with propellant. The 2-in-I lubricant mousse must therefore comprise a base formulation which is capable of forming an acceptable mousse. In contrast to standard personal lubricant formulations, this requirement places significant constraints on the base formulation, as not all base formulations are capable of forming mousses, and we have found that still fewer form acceptable mousses. For example, as the viscosity of the lubricant base increases, we have found that it becomes increasingly difficult to form a mousse. Typically, massage lubricants have viscosities of around 4,000 to 6,000 centipoise (cP) and therefore cannot be formed into mousses. Lower viscosities are required. However, if the viscosity of the lubricant base is too low, we have found that any mousse formed tends to be unstable and therefore unsatisfactory, unless high levels of surfactants, or foam stablilisers, are used. However, high levels of surfactants are undesirable: they can have detrimental effects on product safety; leave a residue on the skin as the lubricant dries; and can cause the lubricant to become tacky as it dries, Many users report dissatisfaction with residues and tackiness. In addition, when the viscosity of the lubricant base formulation is too low, it will not function satisfactorily as a personal lubricant, because it may run off the skin too readily, and may be absorbed into the skin too rapidly, such that the amount of lubricant needs to be topped up, or replenished, frequently during use. Users report that a need to repeatedly replenish a lubricant composition in use is inconvenient and disruptive.

In summary, therefore, a useable formulation must have a low enough viscosity to form a mousse, and the viscosity must be both sufficiently high that the formulation stays on the skin once the mousse has collapsed (i.e. converted into the lubricant base, or degassed) yet sufficiently low enough that, in use, the formulation provides the requisite lubricity.

We have found that the viscosity of the lubricant base formulation is an important feature: only a certain range of viscosities are suitable. Suitably, the lubricant formulation has a viscosity which is suitable for use as a personal lubricant and suitable for forming a mousse. Preferably, the viscosity of the formulation is from 50 cP to 2000 cP. More preferably, the viscosity is from 500 cP to 1500 cP. It is preferred that the lubricant formulation comprises a gel formulation, rather than, for example, a lotion or solution.

The 2-in-l lubricant mousse is required to be sufficiently lubricious and long-lasting to act as a personal lubricant. Therefore, the formulation is preferably optimised such that it retains water during the mousse phase, and also such that it does not lose lubricity or become tacky as it starts to dry out.

The lubricant base formulation is preferably not thixotropic. That is, the formulation should exhibit only minimal shear thinning during application, because excessive shear thinning could result in the lubricant running off the skin.

The mousse is preferably sufficiently stable to allow application to the skin, yet sufficiently unstable to allow the mousse to collapse quickly to form the base lubricant, once the user starts to massage the mousse into the skin.

In addition, a 2-in-i lubricant mousse is preferably condom-compatible. Positive aesthetics, such as a pleasant smell and appearance, are also highly preferred.

Suitably, the final mousse composition (i.e. after the base lubricant composition has been formed into a mousse) comprises a slip agent and humectant; a thickener; a carrier phase; and a propellant.

The slip agent and humectant provide slip properties, or lubricity, and reduce the rate of water loss from the composition in use -for example, they reduce the rate of water loss from the mousse and the lubricant as it is massaged in to the skin. Any suitable slip agent and humectant, or mixtures thereof, can be used. Suitably the slip agent/humectant functions both as a slip agent and as a humectant. Preferred slip agents and humectants include, but are not limited to, polyhydric alcohols such as glycols, preferably low molecular weight glycols; polyethylene glycols, preferably high molecular weight polyethylene glycols; and high molecular weight polypropylene glycols. By high molecular weight we mean to include, for example, molecular weights of about 2OkDa and above.

The slip agent and huniectant can be included in any suitable amount. Suitable amounts of slip agent/humectant include amounts from about 10% w/w to about 30 % w/w, preferably from about 15% w/w to about 25% w/w, more preferably about 20% w/w.

The thickener, for example a thickening polymer, aids in forming a gel base, and suitably also contributes to the properties of the mousse. Any suitable thickener or mixture of thickeners can be used. However, preferred thickeners include alginates, carbomers, celluloses, natural gums and polyacrylates. Preferred alginates include propylene glycol alginate. Preferred carbomers include homo-and copolymers of acrylic acid cross-linked with a polyalkenyl polyether. Preferably, these are high molecular weight homo-and copolymers of acrylic acid cross-linked with a polyalkenyl polyether. Suitable carbomers are available from Noveon, mc, under the tradename Carbopol. Preferably the thickener comprises one or more alginates, such as propylene glycol alginate. We have found that compositions comprising an alginate based thickener give particularly good results.

The thickener may be present in any suitable amount. The amount of thickener is suitably selected to optimise the viscosity of the composition. For example, the thickener may be present in an amount to give a viscosity (of the degassed lubricant base) of from about 50 cP to about 2000 cP. Preferably, the thickener is present in an amount to give the degassed lubricant base a viscosity of from about 500 cP to about 1500 cP. Suitable amounts include, but are not limited to, from about 0.05% w/w to about 5% w/w, preferably from about 0.5% w/w to about 2.5 % w/w, more preferably from about 1% w/w to about 2% w/w.

Any suitable carrier phase can be employed. However, it is highly preferred that the carrier phase is aqueous. It preferably comprises water. Water-based formulations are particularly preferred because they are compatible with condoms, particularly natural rubber latex condoms.

The propellant enables the lubricant base formulation to form a mousse. Preferably, the lubricant base formulation comprises a lubricant gel. Accordingly, the propellant preferably enables a lubricant gel base formulation to form a mousse. Any suitable propellant can be used. Preferred propellants include butane, isobutene, propane, compressed air, nitrogen and dimethylether. Butane is particularly preferred.

The propellant is suitably used in an amount to form a satisfactory mousse. Any suitable amount of propellant may be used. For example, amounts of propellant of about 10% wlw and below may be used. A preferred amount of propellant is from about 1% w/w to about 9% w/w, more preferably from about 2.5% w/w to about 7.5% w/w. A particularly preferred amount of propellant is about 5% w/w.

In addition to a slip agent and humectant; a thickener; a carrier phase; and (in the form of a mousse) a propellant, the composition optionally further comprises one or more additional components, for example to impart desirable properties to the composition.

Optionally, the composition further comprises one or more of a moisturiser; an anti-tack agent; a foam booster and/or stabiliser; pH adjuster; flavourings and preservatives. Preferably, the composition comprises a moisturiser; an anti-tack agent; a foam booster and/or stabiliser; one or more flavourings and one or more preservatives. 1 10

The moisturiser, or emollient, where present, Improves skin feel and skin benefit. For example, the moisturiser may give improved skin elasticity after use of the composition. Aloe vera is a preferred moisturiser. However, any suitable moisturiser may be used. The moisturiser may be used in any suitable amount. Amounts of up to about 5% w/w are preferred.

The composition optionally further comprises one or more anti-tack agents. An anti-tack agent counters any tackiness that may develop as the composition dries, for example as the composition dries on the surface of the user's skin. Any suitable anti-tack agent may be used. Preferred anti-tack agents include, but are not limited to, polyethyleneglycol (PEG) dimethicones such as, for example, PEG-12 dimethicone; and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Any suitable amount of anti-tack agent may be included. A suitable amount of anti-tack agent is, for example, about 1% w/w or below. Amounts of about 1% wfw or about 0.5 % wiw are preferred.

Optionally, the composition further comprises a foam stabiliser andior foam booster.

A foam booster/stabiliser preferably assists in the formation, stability and longevity of the mousse. Any suitable foam booster/stabiliser may be used. Preferred foam boosters/stabilisers include surfactants. Any suitable surfactant may be employed. A preferred surfactant is polyoxyethylene cetyl-stearyl ether, such as that commercially available as Procol LA-23. The foam stabiliser/foam booster is suitably present in an amount to impart the desired properties to the mousse. For example, the amount of foam stabiliser may be selected to give a mousse which is sufficiently stable to allow application to the skin, yet sufficiently unstable to allow the mousse to collapse quickly to form the base lubricant, once the user starts to massage the mousse into the skin. Suitable amounts of foam stabiliser/booster include, but are not limited to, amounts of about 1% w/w and below.

A pH adjuster may be included in the composition. The pH adjuster is suitably included in an amount sufficient to adjust the pH to a pH suitable for application to the skin, including the skin of the genital area. Preferably, the pH adjuster is present in an amount suitable to adjust the pH of the composition to from about pH 3.8 to about pH 4.8. Any suitable pH adjuster may be used. Preferred pH adjusters include sodium 1 Ii hydroxide, potassiwn hydroxide, calcium hydroxide, triethanolamine, etbanolamine, amnino methyl propanol, and citric acid. Other organic acids may also be suitably used. It is highly preferred that the pH adjuster is selected for compatability with the thickener.

Optionally, the composition further comprises one or more flavourings. Any suitable flavouring can be used. Preferably, the composition further comprises a preservative.

Any suitable antimicrobial and/or antifungal preservative may be used. Suitable preservatives include, but are not limited to, benzoic acid, parabens such as methyl paraben and propylparaben, phenxyethanol, potassium sorbate, imidazolidinyl urea, sodium benzoate, isothiazoljnes and the like. Flavourings and preservatives may be present in any suitable amounts. Typically, preservatives are present in an amount less than about 0.5% wfw, for example from about 0.1% w/w to about 0.4% w/w.

A preferred composition comprises the following ingredients (amounts are by percentage weight of the total composition): Ingredient Function % w/w Humectant/Slip Agent 10.00 -30.00 Thickener 0.05 -5.00 Emollient/Moisturjser 0.00 -0.50 Anti-tack Agent 0.00 -1.00 Foam Booster/Stabiliser 0.00 -1.00 pH Adjuster To give desired pH Flavours 0. 00 -0.50 Preservatives 0.10-0.40 Propellant 0.00 -10.00 Carrier Phase To 100 We have found that the 2-in-i lubricant mousse compositions of the invention have particularly good properties. In particular, the 2-in-I lubricant mousse compositions have particularly good properties in terms of viscosity and lubricity.

The 2-in-I lubricant mousse compositions are of a suitable viscosity for use both as a personal lubricant and a massage lubricant. The viscosity of the lubricant base formulation is high enough that in use, once the mousse has collapsed and the * 12 composition is converted into the lubricant base formulation, it does not run off the skin, but remains in the area of application. The lubricant can therefore be massaged in where it has been applied. In comparative tests, the 2-in-I lubricant mousse compositions were found to have significantly higher viscosities in use than the known 2-in-i lubricant mousse products (Replens�).

Viscosities were determined using a Brookfield Viscometer, spindle SSA88, speed 100rpm. Mousses were filly degassed prior to viscosity measurement.

Lubricant Viscosity (cP) 2-in-i lubricant mousse (Example 1) 1044 Replens� Intimate Options Massage and 13 Personal Lubricant Mousse Replens� Intimate Options Personal 14 Lubricant Mousse It can be seen that the degassed viscosity of the massage and personal lubricant mousse composition of the invention is higher than that of the known products (Replens�). We have found that the viscosity of the Replens� products is too low to be suitable for use as both a personal lubricant and massage lubricant because, in use, the product tends to run off the skin once the mousse breaks down. In contrast, the composition of the invention has a high enough viscosity that it does not run off the skin once the mousse has broken down, so it can be massaged in where it is applied.

The compositions also have superior lubricity properties to the known 2-in-I lubricant mousses, both in mousse form and in the form of the lubricant base (i.e. after the mousse has collapsed, or converted to the lubricant base).

Lubricity was measured using a Texture Analyser instrument (Stable Micro Systems Ltd), by the following method. 4.5g of degassed lubricant was placed on the stationary surface of the Texture Analyser, approximating the area that the mobile sledge of the instrument would cover. The degassed lubricant was smoothed, and the sledge was fixed in position and the vertical load (300g or 500g vertical load cell) was placed on the sledge. The instrument was then set to pull the sledge back and forth * 13 across the lubricant at a sweeping speed of 4.00mm/s over a distance of 7.5cm. The results for the degassed lubricant are summarised below: Lubricant Initial force (N) Time to failure (s) 2-in-I lubricant mousse (Example 1) 0.26 827 Replens� Intimate Options Personal 0.37 28 Lubricant Mousse Replens� Intimate Options Massage and 0.30 150 Personal Lubricant Mousse The initial force measurement is a measure of static friction. This figure therefore indicates the force required to start the sledge moving. A lower value indicates a lower force required to start the sledge moving, that is, lower static friction. A lower initial force value therefore indicates higher lubricity. Lower initial force values are therefore desirable.

The time to failure is the time taken for the friction force to show a dramatic increase during the measurement cycle, that is, the time taken for the lubricant to stop providing lubrication. Time to failure therefore indicates the longevity of the lubrication provided by the lubricant. Higher times to failure are advantageous.

The above results illustrate that compositions of the invention have superior lubricity properties compared to the known 2-in-i lubricant mousse products (Replens�). The compositions provide higher lubricity, as indicated by the lower initial force value compared to the Replens � products. They also have a significantly longer time to failure, which indicates that they provide much longer lived lubrication.

In addition to the degassed lubricity measurements discussed above, we have measured the lubricity (in terms of initial force and time to failure) of the composition of the invention in mousse form. The following measurements were made using the method described above, employing a Texture Analyser instrument. However, measurements were made on the compositions in mousse form, rather than in degassed form. 1 14

Lubricant Mousse Initial Force (N) Time to Failure (s) L2-in-1 lubricant mousse (Example 1) 0.56 495 Rep lens� Intimate Options Massage and 0.84 168 Personal Lubricant Mousse It is apparent that the composition of the invention provides superior lubricity, as indicated by the lower initial force measurement. The longevity (or time to failure) of the lubricity provided by the composition of the invention is also superior to that provided by the known product (Replens�).

We have found that the method of formulating the compositions is important. The order in which the ingredients of the composition are mixed can, to some extent, determine the properties of the composition. Accordingly, the ingredients are suitably mixed in a manner which results in a composition having optimum properties.

Preferably, the manufacturing method comprises addition of humectant to the carrier phase; followed by addition of a solution (premix 1) comprising preservative, thickener and further humectant; followed by addition of pH adjuster; followed by addition of a solution (premix 2) comprising further humectants and optionally, one or more ingredients selected from emollient, foam stabiliser and antitack agent; followed by pH adjustment. It is preferred that the solvent for the premix 1 and premix 2 solutions comprises the carrier phase.

Where the thickener comprises an alginate, such as for example propylene glycol alginate, the alginate is preferably added after any other high molecular weight ingredients (for example after any other high moiccular weight thickeners and/or humectants and slip agents). Preferably, the alginate, such as propylene glycol alginate, is added after any other high molecular weight ingredients have been dissolved, mixed together and neutralised.

The following Examples illustrate the invention: ExamDles 1 and 2 Ingredient function Ingredient %w/w __________________ Example 1 Example 2 Humectants and slip Propylene glycol 20.000 20.000 agents Polyglycol 35000 S' 0.500 0.500 Kelcoloid S2 1.000 1.000 Thickeners Natrosol� 250 M3 0.500 0.500 __________________ Natrosol�250L3 0.500 0.500 Emollient/moisturiser Aloe Vera 200x SD 0.100 0.100 Antitack agent Microslip 519k 0.100 _______________ Dow Coming 193 -0.500 ______________________ Fluid5 ____________ ______________ Foam booster/stabliser Procol LA23b 0.100 0.100 pH adjuster Sodium hydroxide 0.029 0.038 Flavour Kangaroo 0.100 0.100 Preservative Benzoic Acid 0.150 0.150 Propellant Butane 5.000 5.000 Carrier Phase Water 71.921 71.5 12 1= PEG 800 2= Propylene glycol aigmate 3 = hydroxyethylcellulose 4= micronised PTFE = PEG-12 dimethicone 6= PEG-23 lauryl ether Polyglycol 35000S is available from Clariant GmbH; Kelcoloid� S is available from ISP Alginates mc; Natrosol� 250M and 250L are available from Hercules mc; Microslip 519 is available from Micro Powders mc; Dow Coming 193 Fluid is available from Cow Coming Corp; Kangaroo flavour is available from Bell Flavors and Fragrances GmbH.

Example 3

The compositions of Examples I and 2 are manufactured as follows.

Water is added to the main vessel. Polyglycol 3500S is slowly stirred into the water until fully dissolved. Benzoic acid, Natrosol 250L and Natrosol 250M are premixed in propylene glycol. When fully dissolved, the premix is added to the main vessel.

Sodium hydroxide is premixed in water and added to the main vessel with stirring * 16 until the mix is clear and uniform. The aloe vera, Kelcoloid S, Procol LA-23 and Microslip 519 are premixed in propylene glycol and stirred until dissolved. The premix is added to the main vessel and stirred until clear and uniform. The pH is adjusted to 3.80 to 4.0. I-'

Claims (25)

1. A lubricant composition capable of being formed into a mousse, which composition is suitable for use as both a massage lubricant and a personal lubricant.

2. A lubricant composition according to claim 1 which comprises a lubricant base which is a gel.

3. A lubricant composition according to claim I or 2 which lubricant composition comprises a lubricant base having a degassed viscosity of from 50 cP to 2000 cP.

4. A lubricant composition according to claim 3 wherein the degassed viscosity is from 500 cP to 2000 cP.

5. A lubricant composition according to claim 4 wherein the degassed viscosity isfrom500cPto l500cP.

6. A lubricant composition according to any preceding claim wherein the degassed lubricant has an initial force value as defined herein of less than 0.30 N.

7. A lubricant composition according to any preceding claim wherein the degassed lubricant has a time to failure value, as defined herein, of 500 s or greater.

8. A lubricant composition according to any preceding claim, which composition *. comprises one or more humectant/slip agents; a thickener; and a carrier. *I*S * S SI..

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9. A composition according to claim 8 which comprises from 10% w/w to 30% * ***, w/w humectants/slip agents; from 0.5% wlw to 5% w/w thickener; and a carrier. *SSI

10. A composition according to claim 8 or 9 wherein the humectant/slip agent * . .* functions as both a slip agent and a humectant.

11. A lubricant composition according to claim 8, 9 or 10 wherein the carrier comprises an aqueous carrier.

12. A composition according to any one of claims 8 to 11 wherein the thickener comprises an alginate.

13. A composition according to claim 12 wherein the alginate comprises propylene glycol alginate.

14. A composition according to any one of claims 8 to 13 wherein the humectant/slip agent comprises a polyhydric alcohol.

15. A composition according to claim 14 wherein the polyhydric alcohol comprises a glycol.

16. A composition according to claim 15 wherein the glycol comprises a high molecular weight polyethylene glycol or high molecular weight polypropylene glycol.

17. A composition according to any one of claims 8 to 16 further comprising one or more preservatives, moisturisers, anti-tack agents, pH adjusters, flavourings, foam boosters and/or foam stabilisers.

18. A mousse comprising a lubricant composition as defined in any one of claims 1 to 17 and a propellant. * **

19. A lubricant composition or mousse according to any preceding claim which *.S. * *

comprises the following ingredients: S..... * S

jgredient Function %w/w Humectant/Slip Agent 10.00-30.00 Thickener 0.05-5.00 Emollient/Mojsturjser 0.00-0.50 *:::: Anti-tack Agent 0.00 -1.00 Foam Booster/Stab ii iSer 0.00 -1.00 pH Adjuster To give desired pH Flavours 0.00-0.50 to' Lcservatives 0.10-0.40 Propellant 0.00 -10.00 Carrier Phase To 100

20. A mousse as defined in claim 18 wherein the lubricant composition is as defmed in claim 3, 4 or 5.

21. A method of making a massage and personal lubricant composition, comprising providing a lubricant composition as defined in any one of claims 1 to 18; filling the composition into a container; and pressurising the container with propellant.

22. A method as defined in claim 21 wherein the lubricant composition is as defined in claim 3, 4 or 5.

23. A method as defined in claim 19 wherein the lubricant composition comprises a lubricant base composition as defined in claim 12 or 13.

24. A method as defmed in claim 23 wherein the alginate is added to the lubricant composition after any other high molecular weight components have been added.

25. A method as defined in claim 24 wherein the alginate is added to the lubricant composition after any other high molecular weight ingredients have been dissolved in carrier, mixed together and neutralised. * * * ** S *SSS * *

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