Abstract: An objective of the invention is to provide a production method for a powdered solid cosmetic that, while having a texture similar to that in the case in which an elastic spherical powder is blended, also has excellent powder dispersibility and high impact resistance.

Abstract: A novel an agent for maintaining or promoting collagen productivity is provided with. An agent for maintaining or promoting collagen productivity of cells, comprising a wavelength conversion substance as an active ingredient; a composition and a product comprising the agent for maintaining or promoting collagen productivity; and a method for maintaining or promoting collagen productivity by means thereof are provided with. The present invention can exhibit a desirable effect on skin by effectively making use of ultraviolet light to maintain or promoting collagen productivity in skin cells.

Abstract: An objective of the invention is to provide a sunscreen cosmetic that increases the ultraviolet protection power of ultraviolet protectants, thereby achieving high ultraviolet protection power using only a small amount of ultraviolet protectants, while simultaneously providing an excellent texture and placing little strain on the skin. The sunscreen cosmetic according to the present invention contains the following components (A) to (C): (A) an ultraviolet protectant; (B) silica having a particle size of 0.3 to 1 µm; and (C) a powder having a particle size of 1 to 30 µm; wherein the (C) powder is of one or more types selected from the group consisting of silica, aluminum starch octenyl succinate, cellulose or derivatives thereof, waxes, mica, sericite and biodegradable resins.

Abstract: An objective of the invention is to provide a water-in-oil emulsion skin cosmetic having the property wherein contact with moisture, such as water or perspiration, increases the ultraviolet protection effects over those immediately after application, and also having an excellent feeling in use. The present invention relates to a water-in-oil emulsion skin cosmetic comprising (A) (a-1) a copolymer having silanol groups, and oxypropylene groups (PO) or oxyethylene groups (EO), and/or (a-2) a silylated peptide; and (B) an ultraviolet protectant.

Abstract: To provide an oil-in-water type emulsified cosmetic comprising a pigment grade hydrophobically treated particle and a hydrophobically treated microparticle, which is capable of uniformly applying particles subjected to hydrophobization treatment on the surface of the skin and exhibiting a good tone-up effect and the like. The oil-in-water type emulsified cosmetic of the present disclosure comprises a dispersion medium comprising water, and an oil droplet dispersed in the dispersion medium, wherein the dispersion medium comprises a nonionic surfactant, a polyhydric alcohol, and a pigment grade hydrophobically treated particle having an average particle diameter of 300 nm or more, wherein the oil droplet comprises an oil content , a nonionic surfactant, and a hydrophobically treated microparticle having an average particle diameter of 200 nm or less, and wherein the oil content comprises a volatile oil.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a novel thrombin action inhibitor, a composition for preventing skin disorders caused by pollens, and a cosmetic or non-therapeutic method for preventing skin disorders caused by pollens. More specifically, by using glutathione or a salt thereof as an active ingredient, a thrombin action inhibitor or a composition for preventing skin disorders caused by pollens can be prepared, and the inhibitor or the composition can be used in a cosmetic or non-therapeutic method for preventing skin disorders caused by pollens.

Abstract: An objective of the invention is to provide a powdered solid cosmetic that has excellent powder dispersibility and high impact resistance, while also having a texture similar to that in the case in which an elastic spherical powder is blended. The powdered solid cosmetic according to the present invention contains (A) a non-elastic spherical powder having a crushing strength per particle of 30 MPa or higher; (B) 1% to 15% by mass of iron oxide; (C) a gel-type partially crosslinked organopolysiloxane polymer; and (D) a non-ionic surfactant having an HLB of 10 or lower; wherein the (A) non-elastic spherical powder constitutes 90% by mass or more of all spherical powders contained in the cosmetic.

Abstract: To provide a water in oil type emulsion cosmetic capable of obtaining a smooth and fresh sensation of use, and has superior emulsion stability. A water in oil type emulsion cosmetic contains (A) cetyl PEG/PPG 10-1 dimethicone; (B) silicone wax; (C) polyethylene glycol; and (D) a polar oil.

Abstract: An ink-jet ink composition includes: a solvent; a pigment comprising a first powder, the surface of which, in the solvent, bears a first charge; an ionic polymer having a second charge, which is counter to the first charge; and polyvalent ions having the first charge. The ink composition has a surface tension of 53 mN/m or less.

Abstract: A fragrance suitable for a user can be provided. A mobile terminal includes: an acquisition unit that acquires a psychosomatic state from a physiological index of a user; an input unit that inputs future information of the user; a determination unit that determines a recipe including one or more types and a mixing ratio of one or more perfumes based on the psychosomatic state and the future information; and a communication unit that transmits the recipe to a fragrance generation device.

Abstract: A temperature estimation system includes an internal temperature data obtainer that obtains internal temperature data of a smartphone carried by a user; an operation data obtainer that obtains operation data on an operation state of the smartphone; and a temperature estimator that calculates an estimated value of an external temperature in a vicinity of the smartphone from the internal temperature data and the operation data of the smartphone, based on correlation among internal temperature data of a mobile terminal device for measurement, operation data on an operation state of the mobile terminal device for measurement, and actual temperature data that represents an actual environmental temperature in a vicinity of the mobile terminal device for measurement.

Abstract: Provided is a screening method for a laminin 511 expression promoter, which takes the expression of laminin 511 as an indicator. Also provided is an agent for improving skin barrier function, elasticity, hydration and inflammation. This agent includes at least one extract selected from among a group consisting of brown algae, red algae and green algae.

Abstract: Provided are: a core-corona polymer particle excellent in emulsion stability and feeling of use, and a raw material for a cosmetic and an oil-in-water emulsion cosmetic comprising the particle. The present invention provides a core-corona polymer particle obtained by radical-polymerizing a polyethylene oxide macromonomer represented by the formula (1) and one or two or more of hydrophobic monomers represented by the formulas (2) and (3) under the following conditions (A) to (D).

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a lip stick which can produce the excellent usability and plumps up lips while appropriately suppressing the gloss of lips in makeup finish upon application. The lip cosmetic is characterized by including: (A) 12 to 35 mass % of a powder composition except for a color pigment, the powder composition including one or two or more selected from a silicone powder, a urethane powder, and a nylon powder in an amount of 40 mass % or more; and (B) 50 to 68 mass % of a fluid oil content having a viscosity of 15 to 100 mPa·s, the fluid oil content including an oil content having a viscosity of 15 to 100 mPa·s in an amount of 44 mass % or more.

Abstract: A low-viscosity water-in-oil cosmetic emulsion preparation gives a smooth use feeling, lightly spreads when applied, and has excellent dispersed-powder stability. The cosmetic emulsion preparation has (A) a polar oil which is liquid at 25° C. and has an IOB value exceeding 0.1, (B) a hydrocarbon oil, (C) a polyoxyalkylene; and alkyl-modified organopolysiloxane represented by general formula (I), and (D) a powder surface-treated with both an N-acylamino acid and methylpolysiloxane. (In formula (I), R represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-5 alkyl group, x is an integer of 5-50, y is an integer of 1-30, z is an integer of 20-200, a is an integer of 2-20, b is an integer of 1-5, c is an integer of 2-20, and d is an integer of 0-20).

Abstract: Provided is a cosmetic composition which includes at least one silicone resin and at least one emulsifier.

Abstract: A cosmetic material feeding-out container includes an outer tube, an inner tube disposed inside the outer tube, a cosmetic material container disposed in the inner tube with relatively moveable along a tube axial direction, an intermediate tube formed with a helical groove repeatedly on an inner circumferential face along a tube axial direction and disposed between the outer tube and the inner tube, an engagement member protruded from a portion of the cosmetic material container and engageable with the helical groove, and an operation unit including a knocking operation piece protruded from the outer tube and a rotating cam mechanism configured to rotate the intermediate tube in response to a knocking operation of the knocking operation piece, and the intermediate tube is configured to be rotated by the rotating cam mechanism to move the cosmetic material container along the tube axial direction.

Abstract: A purpose of the present invention is to provide an oil-in-water emulsion cosmetic having a fresh feeling in use like that of a skin-care cosmetic such as a milky lotion, while also allowing titanium oxide or zinc oxide, which are ultraviolet scattering agents, to be stably blended into the oil phase, and also providing excellent sunscreen effects. The present invention relates to an oil-in-water emulsion cosmetic characterized by comprising (A) an ultraviolet scattering agent having a hydrophobic surface; (B) a water-soluble alkyl-substituted polysaccharide derivative; (C) a higher alcohol; and (D) a non-ionic surfactant. The emulsion cosmetic of the present invention preferably has a viscosity, measured by a B-type viscometer at 30° C., of 12,000 mPa·s or lower.

Abstract: [Problem] An objective of the present invention is to provide a water-in-oil emulsion sunscreen cosmetic that allows a medicinal agent to be blended into the internal phase, while having high ultraviolet protection power. [Solution] The sunscreen cosmetic of the present invention is characterized by comprising: (A) an ultraviolet absorbing agent; (B) a medicinal agent selected from the group consisting of L-ascorbic acid and derivatives thereof, tranexamic acid and derivatives thereof, alkoxysalicylic acid and derivatives thereof, glycyrrhizinic acid and derivatives thereof, and nicotinic acid and derivatives thereof; (C) a water-soluble thickener that is not sugar-derived; and (D) water.

Abstract: In the case that an external skin agent that contains a specific component is to be applied to the skin of a right hand, a liquid that contains ultrafine bubbles is applied to the portion of the skin onto which the external skin agent is to be applied. The application of the liquid is performed prior to the external skin agent being applied, by spraying the liquid from an aerosol container having a spray actuator with a flow rate adjusting mechanism.