MX2008008841A - Multiphase personal care compositions comprising beads - Google Patents

Abstract

A multiphase personal care composition characterized in that said multiphase personal care composition comprises:a) a first visually distinct phase comprising one or more visually distinct beads;and b) a second visually distinct phase;wherein said first visually distinct phase and said second visually distinct phase form a visually distinct non-random pattern.

Description

MULTIPHASE COMPOSITIONS FOR PERSONAL CARE COMPRISING CLOGS FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to multiphase compositions for personal care, which comprises at least two visually distinct phases. At least one phase comprises one or more visually distinct globules.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Personal care compositions that require more than one functional component or even more than one phase are already known. These compositions have been used to cleanse, moisturize, supply active ingredients, hide imperfections, modify color, condition and shine, and refresh the skin and hair. However, there remains a need to achieve unique compositions that are not only highly functional and can impart multiple benefits, but are also aesthetically pleasing. The first attempts to provide products with multiple phases used containers with multiple cameras. These multi-chamber packages contained, for example, separate products for cleaning and conditioning that remained physically separate to maintain stability during prolonged storage periods. These container They were designed to supply the products simultaneously in order to produce a double effect of cleaning and conditioning. In other attempts, the cleaning and conditioning products were mixed prior to delivery in order to produce the double effect of cleaning and conditioning. Although these dual chamber supply systems provided a limited degree of improved convenience pursued by consumers, they often did not provide consistent and uniform performance due to the uneven supply of the different phases, which may be inherent in those dual chamber systems. In particular, a product could be emptied during use before the other camera ran out. This would result in the waste and waste of the product, a visually unpleasant packaging and a suboptimal performance of the product. These issues frequently lead to disgust and frustration among consumers. Compositions that include spheres or globules randomly dispersed throughout the composition are also known and widely used. However, during transport and use by the consumer, the globules can migrate throughout the composition and generate an experience below what is expected by the consumer. For example, the globules may accumulate in the bottom of the package, which would provide variable results to the consumer during use. While the compositions and expositions of the preceding industry provide useful progress in the multiphase compositions industry, the need to achieve compositions remains improved, that can provide one or more benefits in a single product. Moreover, the need remains to achieve a product that can provide multiple beneficial effects through the inclusion of globules, by which these globules maintain their original, aesthetically pleasing disposition, within the composition and withstand the conditions reasonably foreseen during transport, the storage and use.

PREVIOUS TECHNIQUE The following references relate to compositions having multiple phases or globules: US Pat. no. 6,773,811, granted August 10, 2004 in favor of Ferguson et al .; the U.S. patent no. 6,797,683, issued September 28, 2004 in favor of Shana'a et al .; the U.S. patent no. 6,294,179, issued September 25, 2001 in favor of Lee et al .; the U.S. patent no. 6,255,264, granted on July 3, 2001 in favor of Fleurot et al .; the U.S. patent no. 6,533,873, granted on March 18, 2003 in favor of Margosia et al .; the U.S. patent no. 5,011, 690, issued on April 30, 1991 in favor of Garvey et al .; the U.S. patent no. 6,780,826 granted on August 24, 2004, in favor of Zhang et al .; the U.S. patent no. 6,673,371 granted on January 6, 2004 in favor of Brown et al .; the U.S. patent no. 6,764,991 granted on July 20, 2004 in favor of Puvvada et al .; the U.S. patent no. 6,362,156 granted on March 26, 2002 in favor of Hsu et al .; the U.S. patent no. 6,051, 541, granted on April 18, 2000, in favor of Neuser et al .; the U.S. patent no. 5,661, 189 issued August 26, 1997 in favor of Grieveson et al .; the U.S. patent no. 4,159,028, issued June 26, 1979 in favor of Barker et al .; the U.S. patent no. 4,335,103, issued June 15, 1982 in favor of Barker et al .; the U.S. patent no. 6,245,344, granted on June 12, 2001 in favor of Thibiant et al .; the U.S. patent no. 6,367,519, granted on April 9, 2002 in favor of Thíbiant et al .; the U.S. patent no. 6,516,838, granted on February 11, 2003 in favor of Thíbiant et al .; the U.S. patent 2004-0223991, published on November 11, 2004 in the name of Wei et al .; the U.S. patent no. 4,966,205, granted on October 30, 1990, in favor of Tanaka et al.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides multi-phase personal care compositions that can provide one or more benefits in a single product. Multiphase compositions for personal care can provide multiple beneficial effects by the inclusion of globules. The globules are stable and maintain their disposition within the composition and withstand the reasonably foreseen conditions during transport, storage and use. The compositions comprise a plurality of visually distinct phases, wherein one of the phases comprises one or more globules, and the globules are visually distinct individually and are visible within the composition. Moreover, the phases are arranged according to a pattern that is not random. In one embodiment of the multiphase personal care composition, the difference in density between each of the two phases is less than about 0.15 g / cm 3. In another embodiment, the multiphase personal care composition comprises globules that are from about 0.1 mm to about 10 mm in size. Although the personal care composition may be in any suitable form, in particular embodiments, the personal care composition may be a body wash or a lotion.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least two visually distinct phases, wherein one of the phases comprises one or more globules, and the globules are visually distinct individually and stable in the product package. Moreover, the two phases are strategically arranged in a pattern that is not random. As used herein, the term "globule" refers, unless otherwise indicated, to a particle that is visually different. As used herein, one bead is about 0. 1 mm and even larger. A globule can be of any size, shape or color according to the desired characteristic for the product, insofar as it is distinctly identified as an individual particle with the naked eye, in such a way that a person with a vision of 20/20, Without the help of lenses, I can detect an individual globule from a distance of 1 foot, 0.305 meters. As used herein, the term "environmental conditions" refers, unless otherwise indicated, to environmental conditions at one (1) atmosphere of pressure (101.33) kPa, 50% relative humidity and ° C. As used herein, the term "personal care composition" refers, unless otherwise indicated, to compositions for topical application on the skin or hair. Such personal care compositions may include, but are not limited to, body wash, shampoos, conditioners, styling products, cleaning products, soaps, cosmetics, makeup foundations, antiperspirants, deodorants, moisturizers, lotions, creams, ointments, skin moisturizers, skin conditioners, combinations of these, and the like. As used herein, the term "stable" refers, unless otherwise specified, to compositions that maintain at least two "separate" phases when in physical contact under ambient conditions for a period of minus 180 days As used herein, the term "separate" means that there is virtually no mix that can be observed with the naked eye, so that a person with 20/20 vision, without the aid of glasses, can identify the separated phases at a distance of 1 foot, 0.304 m. As used herein, the term "phase" refers to a physically distinct and mechanically detachable portion of matter present in an inhomogeneous physicochemical system. As used herein, the terms "visually distinct phase" or "visually distinctive phase" or "visually discernible phase" refer to a region of the multi-phase personal care composition that has an average composition distinct from another region that has a different average composition, in which it is possible to make the distinction by visual inspection. The distinction can be made at a glance, so that a person with 20/20 vision, without the help of glasses, can detect the distinction at a distance of 1 foot, 0.304 m. This would not prevent the different regions from being able to understand two similar phases, where a phase can comprise pigments, dyes, particles, and various optional ingredients and, consequently, a region of a different average composition. A phase, generally, occupies a space or spaces that have larger dimensions than the colloidal or subcoloidal components it comprises. A phase can also be constituted or reconstituted, collected, or separated in a volumetric phase in order to observe its properties, for example, by centrifugation, filtration, or the like.

As used herein, the terms "multiphase" or "multi-phase" mean that the phases of the compositions herein occupy separate but distinct physical spaces within the container in which they are stored, although they are practically in contact direct physical to each other (that is, they are not separated by a barrier and are not emulsified or mixed at a considerable level). As used herein, the term "non-random pattern" means that the phases are arranged in a predetermined pattern that remains substantially unchanged under ambient conditions for a period of at least 180 days. The absence of change of the predetermined pattern is determined by the naked eye observation of a person with a 20/20 vision, without the aid of lenses, at a distance of 1 foot, 0.304 m. As used herein, the terms "swirl" or "swirl" mean that one or more phases in the composition occupy separate and distinct physical spaces within the container in which they are stored, but are in direct contact with each other in three or more different layers. As used herein, the terms "marble" or "marbled" refer to a swirling design with a mottled or mottled appearance similar to marble. As used herein, the term "tottle" refers to a bottle that rests on the neck or mouth, which allows filling and supply your content. The end of the neck or mouth is also the end on which the bottle is expected to rest or lean (eg, the base of the bottle) for storage by the consumer or for display on the shelf of the store.

A. Multiphase Composition In one embodiment, the present invention provides a multiphase personal care composition comprising: (a) a visually distinct first phase comprising one or more visually distinct globules; and (b) a visually distinct second phase. The first visually distinct phase and the second visually distinct phase form a visually distinct random pattern. 1. Globules The multi-phase personal care composition described in the present invention may comprise at least one globule. The beads of the present invention may have a particle size (average volume based on the particle size measurement described herein) greater than about 0.1 mm, preferably, about 0.1 mm to about 10 mm, more preferably, about 0.1 mm to about 5 mm and, even more preferably, from about 0.1 mm to about 3 mm in size. Furthermore, the globules may be visually distinct.

The globules can have any suitable shape. For example, spherical, oval, irregular globules or any other form may be employed herein. In one embodiment, the ratio between the largest dimension and the smallest dimension (defined as the aspect ratio) of the globules is less than about 12. Most preferably, the aspect ratio of the globules is less than about 8, and even more preferably that aspect ratio of the globules is less than about 5. In the present, any suitable type of globule can be used. For example, suitable cells can include cells from natural, synthetic, semisynthetic or hybrid origin (p. G., Synthetic beads can be made from crosslinked polymers and uncrosslinked), or mixtures thereof. Nonlimiting examples of suitable cells may include, but are not limited to: exfoliating beads, globules organogel (transdermal gel), texturized cells, blood cells cleaning globules surfactants, porous beads, crystal cells, cells with liposomes, cells with microcapsules, globules with retinoids, polymeric globules, organic globules, globules of oils, abrasive globules, globules with fruit pulp, globules with vitamins and combinations of these. Preferably, the multiphase personal care composition of the present invention comprises globules at a functionally effective level. In a personal care composition, globules that break, that do not break, that dissolve or that do not dissolve during application to the skin or hair can be used.

The globules can be included in the personal care composition at any desired level that is suitable. In one embodiment, the beads are present in the composition in a concentration of at least about 0.1% by weight, preferably, at least about 0.2% by weight of the composition, still more preferably, at least about 0.5%, more preferably, at least about 1% and, even more preferably, at least about 2%, by weight of the composition. In the multiphase personal care composition of the present invention, the beads preferably comprise less than about 50% by weight of the composition, more preferably less than about 30%, still more preferably, less than about 20%, and even more preferably less than about 10% by weight of the composition. Preferably, the globules will also have physical properties that are not significantly altered during the normal processing of the composition. Preferably, the beads have a melting point greater than about 70 ° C, more preferably, the beads have a melting point greater than about 80 ° C, and even more preferably, the beads have a melting point greater than about 95 ° C. As used herein, the melting point refers to the temperature at which the solid beads go from the solid state to a liquid or fluid state or undergo significant deformation or changes in their physical properties.

In another embodiment, the beads of the present invention are crosslinked or have a cross-linked surface membrane. These globules do not exhibit a different melting point. The crosslinked particles can also be useful insofar as they are stable under the processing and storage conditions applicable to the manufacture of multiphase personal care compositions. 2. Phases The multiphase personal care compositions of the present invention comprise one or more phases arranged in a non-random pattern. At least one phase comprises one or more visually distinct globules. Within the non-random pattern, a bead may be randomly arranged or not with respect to other beads. A phase can comprise any suitable material or composition. Non-limiting examples of a phase may include: a cleaning phase, a benefit phase or a non-foaming structured aqueous phase; In one embodiment, the multiphase personal care composition comprises one or more visually distinct phases. In a particular embodiment, a first phase has the same composition as the second phase, with the exception that the second phase comprises a colorant that is not present in the first. In another embodiment, a first phase comprises a composition different from a second phase.

The phases of the multiphase personal care composition may be arranged in any suitable non-random pattern. Suitable non-random patterns include, but are not limited to, the following examples: swirling, marbling, rectilinear, dashed, checkered, mottled, veined, cluster, mottled, geometric, dotted, striped, helical, striped, in series, variegated, textured, grooved, flanged, wavy, sinusoidal, spiral, twisted, curved, cyclic, with lines, fluted, contoured, anisotropic, laced, woven or interwoven, reticulated, with spots and in mosaic. In particular embodiments, the pattern is selected from the group comprising swirling, marbling and combinations thereof. 3. Density In particular embodiments, it is preferred that the density of the phases practically correspond in order to maintain the non-random pattern of the composition. Preferably, the density difference between one phase and another is less than about 0.15 g / cm 3, more preferably, the density difference is less than about 0.10 g / cm 3, more preferably, the density difference is less than about 0.05. g / cm3 and, with even greater preference, the difference in density is less than approximately 0.01 g / cm3. If the density of the different phases is not practically the same, the densities of the different phases can be adjusted before they are combined to form the multi-phase composition for personal care. The density can be adjusted by any suitable means.

For example, to adjust the density of a phase, low density microspheres can be added to the composition phase. The low density microspheres employed to reduce the overall density of a phase may be particles with a density of less than about 0.7 g / cm 3, preferably, less than about 0.2 g / cm 3, more preferably, less than about 0.1 g / cm 3 and , still more preferably, less than about 0.05 g / cm 3. The low density microspheres may generally have a diameter of less than about 0.2 mm, preferably, less than about 0.1 mm and, still more preferably, less than about 0.04 mm. These microspheres can be produced with any suitable inorganic or organic material, which is compatible with use on the skin; that is, that does not irritate and is not toxic. Preferably, the microspheres do not have a negative impact on the performance of the product. On the contrary, just as low density microspheres can be added to a phase of the present invention to modify the density, high density materials can be added to increase it. The high density particles used to increase the overall density of a phase may be particles having a density greater than about 1.1 g / cm 3, preferably, greater than about 1.5 g / cm 3, more preferably, greater than about 2.0 g / cm 3 and, even more preferably, greater than about 2.5 g / cm3. The high density particles can generally have a diameter less than about 0.2 mm, preferably, less than about 0.1 mm and, still more preferably, less than about 0.04 mm. In particular embodiments, the high density particles are selected from water-insoluble inorganic materials in water, metals, metal oxides, metal alloys and mixtures thereof. Non-limiting examples of high density particles may include calcium carbonate, silica, clays, mica, talc, iron, zinc, copper, lead, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, combinations thereof, and the like. 4. Product Form The multi-phase personal care compositions of the present invention can be found in any desired form of the product that is suitable. Moreover, the multi-phase personal care compositions of the present invention can be prepared using any known technique or in any other effective manner that is suitable for making and formulating the desired form of the multiphase product. Multiphase compositions for personal care can be found, for example, in the form of a liquid, semi-liquid, cream, lotion or gel composition made for topical application on the hair or on the skin. Such compositions may include, but are not limited to, body wash, shampoos, conditioners, styling products, cleaning products, soaps, cosmetics, make-up bases, antiperspirants, deodorants, moisturizers, lotions, creams, ointments or combinations of these.

B. Product packaging Here, any suitable container for the product can be used. In one embodiment, the container is a bottle. In another embodiment, the container is a bottle with a flat lid. In yet another form, the container is a tottie. In a specific embodiment, a clear or opaque bottle is used. In a particular embodiment, a container is used which may have a clear or opaque region through which the multiphase composition for personal care can be seen. If a tottie is used, the composition for personal care can be stored with the end for which it was loaded down. This avoids the need for the consumer to turn the container over to dispatch the product each time it is used, and thus eliminates the movement of air bubbles through the product in the package each time the consumer uses it. The movement of air bubbles through the product is undesirable from an aesthetic point of view, since this can affect the attractive appearance of a product having visually distinct phases. This loss of product appeal decreases the consumer's taste for the product. In still another embodiment, the container can be a bottle that is possible to stop on any end and remain in vertical position. The plug of a tottie can be flat or concave, so that when the tottie is stored, it rests on the plug. Non-limiting examples of a stopper include a lid, a lift lid, a screw cap, a screw cap, an oscillating lid and the like.

C. Filling an empty container of the product to form a container of multi-phase composition The multi-phase composition for personal care can be prepared by any suitable means. For example, filling the empty container of the product with the multiphase personal care composition may comprise the transfer of predetermined amounts of the different phases through at least one delivery means to an empty container of the product. In addition, multiphase personal care compositions can be prepared with the method and apparatus set forth in U.S. Pat. no. 6,213,166, issued to Thibíant, et al. on April 10, 2001. The method and apparatus allow two or more compositions to be filled with a spiral configuration within a single container. The method requires at least two nozzles to fill the container. The container is placed on a moving platform and rotated until the composition is introduced into the container. Another effective way consists in combining at least two phases by first placing the separated compositions in individual storage tanks having a pump and a hose attached thereto. The phases are pumped in predetermined quantities in a single combination section. Then, the phases of the combination sections are transferred to a mixing section, and the phases are mixed in the mixing section. The next step involves pumping the product, which was mixed in the mixing section, through a hose to a single nozzle, then placing the nozzle in a container, and fill it with the resulting product, so that the only resulting product presents a non-random pattern of the visually distinct phases. The shape and size of the product container used in particular will determine the filling speed, the bottle rotation, the frequency of bottle rotation, as well as its movement during filling, since these factors can have a direct impact about the shape, size and general appearance of the multiphase composition pattern. The initial position of the bottle (the proximity to the dispenser of the multiphase composition, as well as the relative position when filling begins) also affect the appearance of the multiphase composition. Preferably, a minimum empty volume remains in the finished container of the multiphase composition. The empty volume can be minimized by any suitable method. These methods may include, but are not limited to, the filling methods known in the industry, such as: (1) overfilling the container, followed by cleaning the excess; (2) fill it up (for example, using a secondary filler, fill it by hand, etc.); (3) using a cap for the package that displaces at least part of the empty area (eg, a deformable plug occupying at least part of an empty area); (4) use a vent plug that allows the vacuum (eg, an air bubble) to be released; and (5) the container is filled with care. In one embodiment, an empty product container is filled with the phases to form a multiphase composition container for personal care which, optionally, has an empty volume of about 0% to about 4%; in another embodiment, optionally, it has an empty volume of from about 0% to about 3%; and in yet another embodiment, optionally, it has an empty volume of from about 0% to about 2%. Another effective method for combining multiple phases involves placing one or more compositions in separate containers. Each container must be equipped with at least one outlet to supply the composition that is inside. With respect to the compositions, each container must contain a different composition, and at least one of the compositions should comprise visually distinct globules. The composition of each container may be supplied from individual containers and blended prior to delivery from an outlet, or alternatively, the compositions may undergo a certain degree of mixing before being dispensed by the combination into a single common area, such as, but not limited to. , a tube, a static mixer, a deflecting area, etc. Alternatively, the compositions can be supplied to an empty container of the product by at least one delivery means. The placement of a supply medium during the filling of these multiple liquid phase products is an additional process variable. In one embodiment, the process involves initially placing the nozzle near the bottom of the container to be filled and connecting the dispensing means as the container is filled. In other variations, the container itself may be lifted in the dispensing medium, or the container may be You can fill from the top. In a possible variation, the container can be filled inverted and the bottom can be attached to the container after filling. These multiphase compositions are processed in such a way that two separate phases are in virtually direct physical contact, but remain stable and arranged in a visually distinct non-random pattern. One or more of the phases is composed of globules arranged either randomly or not with respect to the other globules within the non-random pattern.

D. Analytical methods 1. Empty volume of the compositions The empty volume remaining in the container after completing the filling and closing operations is determined as follows: a. A representative sample of containers and plugs is taken after filling the container (manually if necessary) with water at 25 ° C until it overflows, and closing it with the stopper and drying the water that could have been displaced. An average weight is recorded. b. For the same container and cap, an average weight of the empty and dry container and cap is obtained. c. A representative number of containers is filled with the intended composition, preferably without air, closed with the plugs. You get an average weight. d. The empty volume is calculated (this will correspond, in the most of the time, to the air bubble that will move through the container when the latter is inverted with respect to its original orientation of filling): Note: the same weight units are used for each weight measurement. 2. Method of measuring the size of the globule The method of measuring the size of the globule is one of the methods commonly used in the industry, and for this a common Nikon optical microscope with standard transmitted light and a target of To contribute to the accuracy, Lucia G software (from Nikon) is used with the following procedure. In the first step of the analysis, the user must examine visually and select a field that is representative of the volume - this usually requires several preparations in order to obtain precision. The observed image is transmitted through a JVC camcorder to a standard monitor, and each bead is measured using the standard macro of measurement; that is, by clicking on each side of the globule - in order to measure the diameter. To compensate for globules that are not spherical, the "diameter" is always evaluated horizontally through the monitor. When measuring in a plane, the technique automatically compensates for the non-spherical geometry and, due to the large number of globules measured, the result is an equivalent average diameter. Although the equivalent diameters can be determined by measuring the major and minor axes and calculating the equivalent diameter by means of dimensional relationship equations, the prior art provides results of equal precision. Since it is typical of human nature to count the largest globules first, to ensure that all globules are counted and measured, a small dot should be placed on the monitor above each counted bead. (usually with a marker that can be erased). The counting procedure continues until each individual blood cell visible within the field has been counted. In case the distribution of globule size is very small, more than 400 counts may occur. In the case of larger globules, counts of approximately 100 per field can be expected; however, in these cases, additional fields are selected to ensure that at least 200 separate globules are counted. In summary, in all cases, at least 200 separate globules should be measured, and in all cases, all the globules in a field are counted (in practice the upper limit is 400-500). On average, in all the examples that are appreciated here, they would be measured approximately 300 globules per sample. The analysis can be calculated as a standard volume average manually to demonstrate the technique or, more commonly, using the standard measurement macro that automatically classifies the data and reports an average volume (assuming a spherical geometry based on the diameter measured above). 3. Measurement of density The density of the fluid is obtained by using a graduated cylinder to measure a volume of 100 mL of a phase. An electronic scale is used to measure the weight, in accordance with standard laboratory practices, within 0.001 grams / cm3 (g / cm3) of the fluid density. 4. Particle density method The test is carried out under ambient conditions. First, a particle or group of representative particles is obtained. A first fluid having a density measured according to the above is selected. The particle (s) is transferred to the fluid, and centrifuged for 2 minutes at 2500 rpm in a laboratory centrifuge, for example, a Heraeus Labofuge model 400. It is observed that the particle (s) s) sinks (n), is (are) denser than the density of the fluid, and the second fluid is obtained with a density greater than that of the first fluid. A representative particle is transferred to the second fluid and centrifuged under the same conditions. If the particle floats in the first fluid, you get a second representative fluid having a density lower than that of the first fluid, and a representative particle is transferred to the second fluid and centrifuged under the same conditions. If the particle floats neutrally in the first fluid, the particle has the same density as the first fluid, in g / cm3. If the particle sinks in the second fluid, a third fluid having a density higher than that of the second fluid is obtained, and a representative particle is transferred to the third fluid and then centrifuged under the same conditions mentioned above. If the particle floats in the second fluid, a fluid having a density lower than that of the second fluid is selected, and a representative particle is transferred to the third fluid and then centrifuged under the same conditions as mentioned above. If the particle floats neutrally in the second fluid after 2 minutes of centrifugation, the particle has the same density as the second fluid. The test is continued by the continuity of selection Fluids are selected from common, non-thickened laboratory materials, which include alcohols, linear hydrocarbons, branched hydrocarbons, ethoxylated alcohols, water, polyols, such as glycerin and propylene glycol, silicone fluids, materials fluorinated, and miscible mixtures of these. For particles having a higher density (i.e., greater than about 2 g / cm 3) than organic laboratory materials, for example some pigments, an alternative standard method for high density materials, such as a gas pycnometer, may be used. . For particles that have a lower density than fluids common laboratory values, that is, less than about 0.785 g / cm3, a gas pycnometer can be used. The fluids are selected such that they do not significantly absorb, desorb or solubilize particle components throughout the duration of the test.

E. EXAMPLES The following examples further describe and demonstrate embodiments within the scope of the present invention. The examples are provided for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the present invention since many variations thereof are possible without deviating from their spirit and scope.

Examples 1-4 The following are non-limiting examples of a lotion / liquid soap product for the shower body in accordance with the present invention. a Commercially available from Crompton Witco under the tradename G-2180 Petrolato ™ b Commercially available from Noveon under the tradename SCHERCEMOL DIS ™ c Commercially available from National Starch under the tradename STRUCTURE XL ™ d Commercially available from Croda under the tradename POLAWAX Pastilles ™ e Commercially available from Lonza under the brand name GLYDANT PLUS ™ f Commercially available from Akzo Nobel under the brand name DISSOLVINE NA2-S ™ g Commercially available from Accutech under the trade name ACCUSCRUB ™ The first and second phases of the composition Multiphase for personal care illustrated above are opaque. The first and Second phases are combined as described below and form a visually distinct pattern, wherein the pattern is a whirlpool. The multiphase personal care composition illustrated above, which is a body lotion for use in the shower, is made by separately making the first phase according to conventional methods known in the industry, then adding the second phase, and then combining them with according to the process described in the U.S. patent application. no. 2004/0219119 A1 to form the finished multiphase composition for personal care. The first and second phases are combined to form a multiphase personal care composition according to a process similar to that described in the US patent application. UU no. 2004/0219119 A1. The process is also similar to that described in U.S. Pat. no. 4,159,028. The first phase is pumped from the first storage tank to a receiving cavity. The second phase is pumped from the second storage tank to the same receiving cavity. The first and second phases (approximately equal parts) are then pumped out of the receiving cavity, through the filling nozzle, to form the multiphase composition for personal care. A plastic bottle or other container is placed directly below the filling nozzle to receive the multiphase personal care composition from that nozzle. The plastic bottle is placed on a bottle holder that descends and rotates the bottle during the fill. As the multiphase personal care composition flows from the filling nozzle, the bottle support platform descends and rotates the bottle during filling at approximately 250 rpm. When the bottle is filled with the multiphase composition for personal care, the process is completed. The phases in the multiphase personal care composition form a visually distinct scratch pattern. The dimensions and values set forth herein are not to be construed as strictly limited to the exact numerical values mentioned. Instead, if not specified otherwise, each of these dimensions will mean both the aforementioned value and a functionally equivalent range that encompasses that value. For example, a dimension expressed as "40 mm" will be understood as "approximately 40 mm". All documents cited in the Detailed Description of the invention are incorporated, in their relevant part, herein by reference; the mention of any document should not be construed as an admission that it constitutes a precedent industry with respect to the present invention. To the extent that any meaning or definition of a term in this written document contradicts any meaning or definition of the term in a document incorporated by reference, the meaning or definition assigned to the term in this document shall prevail. While particular embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it will be apparent to those with knowledge in the industry that various changes and modifications can be made without deviating of the spirit and scope of the invention. It has been intended, therefore, to cover in the appended claims all changes and modifications that are within the scope of the invention.

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NOVELTY OF THE INVENTION CLAIMS

1. - A multiphase composition for personal care, wherein said multiphase personal care composition comprises: a) a first visually distinct phase comprising one or more elastically different globules; and b) a second visually distinct phase; wherein said visually distinct first phase and second phase form a visually distinct non-random pattern.

2. The multi-phase composition for personal care according to claim 1, further characterized in that said first phase and second phase visually different are in physical contact.

3. The multi-phase composition for personal care according to any of the preceding claims, further characterized in that said multi-phase composition has a density difference between each of said phases less than about 0.15 g / cm3, preferably, less than about 0.1 g / cm3 and, more preferably, less than about 0.05 g / cm3.

4. The multiphase personal care composition according to any of the preceding claims, further characterized in that said globules are arranged randomly within the non-randomly visually distinct pattern.

5. - The multiphase composition for personal care according to claim 1, further characterized in that said globules are of a size of about 0.1 mm to about 10 mm, preferably, from about 0.1 mm to about 5 mm and, more preferably, of about 0.1 mm to about 3 mm.

6. The multiphase personal care composition according to any of the preceding claims, further characterized in that said non-random pattern is selected from the group consisting of swirling pattern, marbled, striped, rectilinear, interrupted stripes, squared, mottled, veined, in cluster, stained, geometric, polka dots, in ribbons, helical, in a row, variegated, textured, ribbed, with crests, in waves, sinusoidal, spiral, twisted, with curves, in cycles, with veins, fluted, contoured, anisotropic, bordered, interwoven or woven, basket weave, mosaic, and combinations thereof.

7. The multiphase personal care composition according to any of the preceding claims, further characterized in that said non-random pattern is marbling.

8. The multiphase composition for personal care according to any of the preceding claims, further characterized in that said non-random pattern is swirled.

9. The multiphase composition for personal care according to any of the preceding claims, further characterized in that said globule is selected from the group consisting of exfoliating globules, organogel globules (transdermal gel), textured globules, cleansing globules, surfactant globules, porous globules, crystalline globules, globules with liposomes, globules with microcapsules, globules with retinoids , polymeric globules, organic globules, globules of oils, abrasive globules, globules with fruit pulp, globules with vitamins and combinations of these.

10. The multi-phase composition for personal care according to claim 1, further characterized in that said multiphase personal care composition is a liquid soap for the body.

11. The multiphase composition for personal care according to claim 1, further characterized in that said multiphase personal care composition is a lotion.

12. A stable multiphase composition of liquid soap for the body, wherein said multiphase personal care composition comprises: a) a first distinctly different phase comprising one or more globules of a size from about 0.1 mm to about 3 mm, characterized in that said globules are randomly arranged in said first visually distinct phase; and b) a second visually distinct phase, wherein said second visually distinct phase is in physical contact with the first visually distinct phase; wherein said liquid soap composition for the body has a difference in density between the first visually distinct phase and the second visually distinct second phase of less than about 0.01 g / cm 3, and said first and second visually distinct phases form a swirling pattern.