Abstract: An emulsion comprising: water; hydrophilic particles; and hydrophobic particles; wherein the hydrophilic and hydrophobic particles form shells encapsulating a gas that are suspended in the water, said shells comprising an external layer of hydrophilic particles and an internal layer of hydrophobic particles adjacent to the layer of hydrophilic particles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new topical cosmetic composition formulated for concealing wrinkles and for eliminating or reducing damages to the skin appearance resulted from a wide variety of disorders, such as for example, acne. Said composition comprises water, optionally containing 25-400 ppm of Ag, hydrophobic particles, preferably hydrophobic silica, having a diameter, ranged from about 5 to about 150 nm, and/or hydrophilic particles, preferably hydrophilic silica, having a diameter, ranged from about 5 to about 150 nm and a soluble electrolyte, capable of releasing free ions in an aqueous environment.

Abstract: An emulsion comprising: water; hydrophilic particles; and hydrophobic particles; wherein the hydrophilic and hydrophobic particles form shells encapsulating a gas that are suspended in the water, said shells comprising an external layer of hydrophilic particles and an internal layer of hydrophobic particles adjacent to the layer of hydrophilic particles.