Abstract: A detergent composition comprising: (1) a surface active agent or a water-soluble polymeric compound and (2) a polymer which contains recurring units (I-1) and (I-2). ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen or a methyl or ethyl group, R.sup.2 represents an alkyl, aryl or aralkyl group having 4-15 carbon atoms. The detergent composition exhibits extremely reduced irritation to the skin and the hair, possesses outstanding detergency and foaming and foam-breaking capability, and imparts an excellent feeling upon use.

Abstract: An oily composition comprising a dextrin fatty acid ester, a glycerol fatty acid ester having a melting point of higher than 20.degree. C., and a liquid oil is disclosed. The oily compositions for external application are transparent or semi-transparent, and possess excellent extendibility, adhesive c apability, and retentivity on the skin. The compositions are useful for various oily cosmetics and oily medicines for external application.

Abstract: A fat and oil composition comprises (1) as the main triglyceride one or more mixed acid triglyceride having one or more saturated C20 to C24 fatty acid residue and one or more unsaturated C16 to C22 fatty acid residue in a molecule thereof and (2) in the entire fatty acid moiety 15 to 70 wt. % of one or more saturated C20 to C24 fatty acids and 20 to 60 wt. % of one or more unsaturated C16 to C22 fatty acids. It is useful as a base of a solid cosmetic preparation.

Abstract: A w/o-type emulsion cosmetic containing as its effective components, in a specific portion, (a) a specific type of dimethylpolysiloxanepolyoxyalkylene copolymer, (b) oil compounds, which contained at least one kind of polysiloxane, (c) a cosmetic powder of which the surface is treated to produce water-repellence, and (d) an aqueous solution of ethyl alcohol. The cosmetic is of a liquid or creamy type which produces a refreshing feeling upon wise, does not generate an oily, sticky feel, and prevents the make-up from breaking down by water or sweat. Thus, one of the advantageous application of the cosmetic as a liquid foundation for summer use.