Abstract: The present invention provides an external-use liquid skin-conditioning composition that not only reduces the sticky and friction sensations caused by the inclusion of tranexamic acid, but also has a rich body without feeling slimy and softens the skin after use. The composition comprises (A) 0.5 to 5 mass % of at least one item selected from a group consisting of tranexamic acid and derivatives thereof and (B) 0.005 to 1.5 mass % of carboxymethylcellulose, has a viscosity of no greater than 500 mPa s at 30° C., and is transparent or semitransparent with an L value between 50 and 100 inclusive. Preferably the composition contains only carboxymethylcellulose as a thickener.

Abstract: A liquid cosmetic which minimizes stickiness or stiffness caused by the incorporation of a large amount of a moisturizing agent is provided. This liquid cosmetic contains 10 to 40% by mass of a moisturizing agent (a), 0.01 to 3% by mass of an oil (b), 0.01 to 5% by mass of a hydrophilic surfactant (c), and 0.001 to 0.3% by mass polyacrylic acid or a metal salt thereof (d), and wherein an average emulsified particle size is 500 nm or smaller. Preferably, the amount of polyalkylene glycol contained in the moisturizing agent (a) is adjusted to 0.1 to 3 mass % relative to the whole cosmetic.

Abstract: The present invention provides an external-use liquid skin-conditioning composition that not only reduces the sticky and friction sensations caused by the inclusion of tranexamic acid, but also has a rich body without feeling slimy and softens the skin after use. The composition comprises (A) 0.5 to 5 mass % of at least one item selected from a group consisting of tranexamic acid and derivatives thereof and (B) 0.005 to 1.5 mass % of carboxymethylcellulose, has a viscosity of no greater than 500 mPa s at 30° C., and is transparent or semitransparent with an L value between 50 and 100 inclusive. Preferably the composition contains only carboxymethylcellulose as a thickener.

Abstract: A liquid cosmetic which minimizes stickiness or stiffness caused by the incorporation of a large amount of a moisturizing agent is provided. This liquid cosmetic contains 10 to 40% by mass of a moisturizing agent (a), 0.01 to 3% by mass of an oil (b), 0.01 to 5% by mass of a hydrophilic surfactant (c), and 0.001 to 0.3% by mass polyacrylic acid or a metal salt thereof (d), and wherein an average emulsified particle size is 500nm or smaller. Preferably, the amount of polyalkylene glycol contained in the moisturizing agent (a) is adjusted to 0.1 to 3 mass % relative to the whole cosmetic.

Abstract: The present invention provides an external-use liquid skin-conditioning composition that not only reduces the sticky and friction sensations caused by the inclusion of tranexamic acid, but also has a rich body without feeling slimy and softens the skin after use. The composition comprises (A) 0.5 to 5 mass % of at least one hem selected from a group consisting of tranexarnic acid and derivatives thereof and (B) 0.005 to 1.5 mass % of carboxymethylcellulose, has a viscosity of no greater than 500 mPa·s at 30° C., and is transparent or semitransparent with an L value between 50 and 100 inclusive. Preferably the composition contains only carboxymethylcellulose as a thickener.

Abstract: A sheet-like cosmetic is formed by impregnating a laminated sheet having two or more non-woven fabric layer composed of ultra-fine fibers with a cosmetic containing 1 wt % or more of a specific liquid oil component. An average diameter is specified, and select portions are impregnated with a cosmetic containing 1-30 wt % of one, two or more liquid oil components selected from hydrocarbon oils, higher alcohols, higher fatty acids, ester oils, liquid fats/oils, and silicone oils.

Abstract: The present invention is a sheet-like cosmetic produced by impregnating a non-woven fabric with a cosmetic comprising (A) 4-methoxysalicylic acid or a salt thereof and (B) a water soluble polysaccharide. It also provides a sheet-like cosmetic that additionally comprises (C) an oil component, (D) an alkyl-modified carboxyvinyl polymer, (E) a water soluble polymer other than said (B) and (D), and (F) hydroxylamine or a derivative thereof. The object of the present invention is to improve the texture upon use, such as the stickiness and the friction, of a sheet-like cosmetic produced by impregnating a non-woven fabric with a cosmetic comprising 4-methoxysalicylic acid or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides an oil-in-water external skin preparation having thread-forming property and an excellent time-dependent stability of the thread-forming property, penetrating well into skin, providing richness and no stickiness when the applied preparation gets dry. The oil-in-water external skin preparation includes (a) 0.01 to 3.0% by mass of polyacrylic acid or metal salt thereof, (b) 0.01 to 1.0% by mass of alkyl-modified carboxyvinyl polymer, (c) 1.0 to 10.0% by mass of polyethylene glycol having an average molecular weight of 1000 or more to 50000 or less of, and (d) 0.5 to 20.0% by mass of oil.

Abstract: The present invention is a sheet-like cosmetic produced by impregnating a non-woven fabric with a cosmetic comprising (A) 4-methoxysalicylic acid or a salt thereof and (B) a water soluble polysaccharide. It also provides a sheet-like cosmetic that additionally comprises (C) an oil component, (D) an alkyl-modified carboxyvinyl polymer, (E) a water soluble polymer other than said (B) and (D), and (F) hydroxylamine or a derivative thereof. The object of the present invention is to improve the texture upon use, such as the stickiness and the friction, of a sheet-like cosmetic produced by impregnating a non-woven fabric with a cosmetic comprising 4-methoxysalicylic acid or a salt thereof.

Abstract: It is intended to provide a cleansing cosmetic composition that quickly removes makeup from the skin, is easily applicable onto the skin without dripping from the hand or running on the face during application, and can freshen the skin because of being washed off thoroughly. The present invention provides a cleansing cosmetic composition comprising: (1) 1 to 15% by mass of silicone oil, (2) 1 to 15% by mass of volatile hydrocarbon oil, (3) 5 to 20% by mass of dihydric glycol, (4) 5 to 40% by mass of polyoxyethylene glyceryl fatty acid ester, and (5) 15 to 88% by mass of water, wherein the weight ratio between the silicone oil (1) and the volatile hydrocarbon oil (2) ((1)/(2)) falls within the range of 0.3 to 3 and the composition has a viscosity of 100 to 500 mPas at 25° C.

Abstract: The present invention provides an oil-in-water external skin preparation having thread-forming property and an excellent time-dependent stability of the thread-forming property, penetrating well into skin, providing richness and no stickiness when the applied preparation gets dry. The oil-in-water external skin preparation includes (a) 0.01 to 3.0% by mass of polyacrylic acid or metal salt thereof, (b) 0.01 to 1.0% by mass of alkyl-modified carboxyvinyl polymer, (c) 1.0 to 10.0% by mass of polyethylene glycol having an average molecular weight of 1000 or more to 50000 or less of, and (d) 0.5 to 20.0% by mass of oil.

Abstract: Hair dye compositions containing acidic hair dyes and oxidation hair dyes, as well as a method of dyeing the hair using the aforementioned hair dyes, are provided. The hair dye compositions of the present invention can be obtained by blending succinoglycan, which is a type of polysaccharide derived from microorganisms, into the hair dye composition containing the oxidation or acidic hair dyes.