Abstract: A wet skin moisturizer (WSM) composition, in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion, contains the following components: a cationic emulsifier (such as behentrimonium chloride), a skin conditioner component (such as behenamidopropyl dimethylamine), and a block copolymer which comprises at least one segment derived from a thermoplastic monomer chosen from thermoplastic monomers, thermoplastic comonomers and mixtures thereof (such as a mixture of ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer and butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer). This composition is applied to previously-wetted skin following a shower or bath, after which the moisturized skin is dried. The composition blends nicely with the water on the skin to provide an even film that does not feel greasy on the skin and which provides the skin with hydration and skin conditioning benefits.

Abstract: A wet skin moisturizer (WSM) composition, in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion, contains the following components: a cationic emulsifier (such as behentrimonium chloride), a skin conditioner component (such as behenamidopropyl dimethylamine), and a block copolymer which comprises at least one segment derived from a thermoplastic monomer chosen from thermoplastic monomers, thermoplastic comonomers and mixtures thereof (such as a mixture of ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer and butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer). This composition is applied to previously-wetted skin following a shower or bath, after which the moisturized skin is dried. The composition blends nicely with the water on the skin to provide an even film that does not feel greasy on the skin and which provides the skin with hydration and skin conditioning benefits.

Abstract: Provided is a deodorant composition containing (A) an extract of a plant selected from phellodendron (Phellodendron amurense or P. chinensis), ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba), Lithospermum erythrorhizon, licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) and gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides), and (B) an unsaturated fatty acid. This deodorant composition has benefits such as an excellent deodorant effect and even if it contains powder, it does not leave substantially any white residue on the skin.

Abstract: A deodorant spray preparation containing (A) an antiperspirant and/or an antimicrobial agent, (B) an unsaturated fatty acid, (C) an antioxidant, and (D) a propellant. The deodorant spray preparation prevents the formation of white resides due to the sprayed powder, and provides a pleasant feeling upon use such as silky feeling.

Abstract: Provided is a deodorant composition containing (A) an extract of a plant selected from phellodendron (Phellodendron amurense or P. chinensis), ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba), Lithospermum erythrorhizon, licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) and gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides), and (B) an unsaturated fatty acid. This deodorant composition has benefits such as an excellent deodorant effect and even if it contains powder, it does not leave substantially any white residue on the skin.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cosmetic composition comprising disintegrating granules composed of water-insoluble primary particles and a binder, wherein the disintegrating granules in the cosmetic composition have a compression strength of 0.002-0.1 kgf/mm.sup.2 and a particle size of 100-2,000 .mu.m, and the primary particles thereof have an average particle size of at most 100 .mu.m. The composition gives users neither an irritated feeling nor a feeling of physical disorder toward the skin and eyes, and a pleasant feeling upon use and has an excellent effect for improving a complexion.