EXAMPLE 1

An effervescent cleansing composition was prepared according to the formulation reported in Table I. Phase A was dry blended in a high speed shearing mixer. Fragrance was then sprayed onto the resultant powder as a Phase B. Three grams of the resultant powder were then placed into a two inch by three inch pouch formed of non-woven rayon. All sides were closed by double stitching with thread.

TABLE I
INGREDIENTWEIGHT %
PHASE A
Sodium Bicarbonate34.5
Citric Acid (Anhydrous)40.4
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (Powder)11.6
Sodium Sesquicarbonate5.0
Lipothix 100B ® (Potassium0.5
Polymetaphosphate/Bicarbonate 70:30)
Optigel SH ® (Sodium Magnesium Silicate)1.0
Kelacid ® (Alginic Acid)1.0
Sorbitol5.0
PHASE B
Fragrance1.0

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