Inventors:
William Eng - Tampa FL, US
Assignee:
R&W Medical LLC - Tampa FL
International Classification:
C11D 7/26, C11D 7/44, C11D 7/50, C11D 3/20, C11D 3/37, C11D 3/382, C11D 3/43
US Classification:
510130, 510137, 510138, 510159, 510420, 510421, 510437, 510463
Abstract:
The invention provides a composition for cleansing skin comprising an emulsifiable organic solvent, such as ethanol or isopropyl alcohol, water, sodium benzoate, and a natural essential oil comprising a complex solution of compounds derived from a plant having topical antimicrobial activity. Natural essential oils useful as antimicrobials include tea tree, oregano, patchouli, rosemary, lemongrass, rose geranium, wild lavender, clove, lemon, , palmarosa, sandalwood, ravensara, and thyme. The cleanser may optionally include emollients, fragrances, thixotropic agents, chelating agents, antioxidants, and surfactants, such as glycerin, and propylene glycerol.