Abstract: The present invention relates to an oil-based cosmetic having the innovative, unprecedented property in which the ultraviolet protection effects increase due to heat. The oil-based cosmetic of the present invention contains (A) an ultraviolet protectant; and (B) at least one compound that is water-soluble and that has an IOB of 5.0 or lower, selected from among (i) alkylene oxide derivatives and (ii) polyhydric alcohols; wherein the (B) (i) alkylene oxide derivatives are polyoxyalkylene/polyoxyethylene copolymer dialkyl ethers represented by the following formula (I): R1O-[(AO)m(EO)n]—R2??(I) wherein R1 and R2, each independently, denote a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group having one to four carbon atoms, AO denotes an oxyalkylene group having three or four carbon atoms, EO denotes an oxyethylene group, 1?m?70, 1?n?70 and m+n?40; and the oil-based cosmetic has a water content of 5% by mass or less.

Abstract: A thickener for a non-aqueous system includes a water-soluble polymer and a counterpart that ionically and/or electrostatically interacts with the water-soluble polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic having the innovative, unprecedented property in which the ultraviolet protection effects do not decrease, but conversely increase, due to coming into contact with moisture such as water or perspiration, and due to heat applied in the usage environment. The cosmetic of the present invention contains (A) an ultraviolet protectant; (B) at least one compound that is water-soluble and that has an IOB of 5.

Abstract: Providing a cosmetic having a smooth after-feel even if the cosmetic contains a high proportion of oil. A cosmetic includes (A) a starch powder, and as oils, (B) a polar oil and (C) a volatile oil. The ratio of (C) the volatile oil to (B) the polar oil being 0.5 or higher.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to newly provide a method with which it is possible to appropriately evaluate the protective effect of an external preparation for skin such as a sunscreen cosmetic, particularly to evaluate how a UV-ray protective effect is affected by heat. This evaluation method is characterized by including (1) a step for forming a coating film of an external preparation for skin on a substrate, (2) a step for heat-treating the coating film of the external preparation for skin, and (3) a step for measuring the UV-ray protective effect of the heat-treated coating film of the external preparation for skin. The heat treatment is preferably carried out for at least one minute at a temperature of 30-70° C.

Abstract: The invention provides a cosmetic having strong resistance to contact with water, clothing, fingers, and abrasion with little decline (post-contact) in the cosmetic effects such as UV blocking protection as well as excellent feel on use. The cosmetic contains: (A) plate-shaped powder, (B) 6-40% by mass UV absorber, and (C) cationic surfactant.

Abstract: A transparent composition having UV protection effect is provided, wherein the UV protection effect is improved after the composition is contacted with moisture, such as water or sweat, more than that immediately after the composition is applied, while maintaining high transparency. The transparent composition contains (a) a UV absorbent, (b) an oil component having a refractive index in the range from 1.5 to 1.7, (c) an oil component having a refractive index of not less than 1.3 and less than 1.5, and (d) a powder having a refractive index in the range from 1.45 to 1.55, wherein a mixed oil component obtained by mixing the (b) oil component having a refractive index in the range from 1.5 to 1.7 and the (C) oil component having a refractive index of not less than 1.3 and less than 1.5 has a refractive index in the range from 1.44 to 1.56.

Abstract: There is provided a novel composition containing a UV wavelength conversion substance, a dispersant, a UV absorber and/or a UV scattering agent, and an oil content, wherein the blending amount of the dispersant is 1% by weight or more.

Abstract: There is provided a novel emulsified composition containing a UV wavelength conversion substance and an organic oil-phase thickener.

Abstract: To provide a novel oil-in-water type emulsified composition, comprising a UV wavelength conversion substance and a water-soluble alkyl-substituted polysaccharide derivative.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic in which the ultraviolet protection effects are increased by heat, and a method for manufacture thereof. The manufacturing method of the present invention includes (1) a step of preparing a sample composition containing (A) an ultraviolet protectant and (B) one or more humectants that have an IOB of 5.

Abstract: An objective of the present invention is to provide an emulsion cosmetic having the innovative, unprecedented property in which the ultraviolet protection effects do not decrease, and conversely increase, due to heat applied in a usage environment. The present invention pertains to an emulsion cosmetic comprising (A) an ultraviolet protectant, (B) a prescribed alkylene oxide derivative, and (C) an ester oil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an oil-based cosmetic having the innovative, unprecedented property in which the ultraviolet protection effects increase due to heat. The oil-based cosmetic of the present invention contains (A) an ultraviolet protectant; and (B) at least one compound that is water-soluble and that has an IOB of 5.0 or lower, selected from among (i) alkylene oxide derivatives and (ii) polyhydric alcohols; wherein the (B) (i) alkylene oxide derivatives are polyoxyalkylene/polyoxyethylene copolymer dialkyl ethers represented by the following formula (I): R1O-[(AO)m(EO)n]—R2 ??(I) wherein R1 and R2, each independently, denote a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group having one to four carbon atoms, AO denotes an oxyalkylene group having three or four carbon atoms, EO denotes an oxyethylene group, 1?m?70, 1?n?70 and m+n?40; and the oil-based cosmetic has a water content of 5% by mass or less.

Abstract: Provided is an emulsion cosmetic having the innovative, unprecedented property in which the ultraviolet protection effects do not decrease, and conversely increase, due to heat applied in a usage environment. The present invention pertains to an emulsion cosmetic comprising (A) an ultraviolet protectant, (B) a polyhydric alcohol having an IOB value of 5.0 or lower, and (C) an ester oil having an IOB value of 0.3 or higher.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic having the innovative, unprecedented property in which the ultraviolet protection effects do not decrease, but conversely increase, due to coming into contact with moisture such as water or perspiration, and due to heat applied in the usage environment. The cosmetic of the present invention contains (A) an ultraviolet protectant; (B) at least one compound that is water-soluble and that has an IOB of 5.

Abstract: A thickener for a non-aqueous system includes a water-soluble polymer and a counterpart that ionically and/or electrostatically interacts with the water-soluble polymer.

Abstract: A transparent composition having UV protection effect is provided, wherein the UV protection effect is improved after the composition is contacted with moisture, such as water or sweat, more than that immediately after the composition is applied, while maintaining high transparency. The transparent composition contains (a) a UV absorbent, (b) an oil component having a refractive index in the range from 1.5 to 1.7, (c) an oil component having a refractive index of not less than 1.3 and less than 1.5, and (d) a powder having a refractive index in the range from 1.45 to 1.55, wherein a mixed oil component obtained by mixing the (b) oil component having a refractive index in the range from 1.5 to 1.7 and the (C) oil component having a refractive index of not less than 1.3 and less than 1.5 has a refractive index in the range from 1.44 to 1.56.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to newly provide a method with which it is possible to appropriately evaluate the protective effect of an external preparation for skin such as a sunscreen cosmetic, particularly to evaluate how a UV-ray protective effect is affected by heat. This evaluation method is characterized by including (1) a step for forming a coating film of an external preparation for skin on a substrate, (2) a step for heat-treating the coating film of the external preparation for skin, and (3) a step for measuring the UV-ray protective effect of the heat-treated coating film of the external preparation for skin. The heat treatment is preferably carried out for at least one minute at a temperature of 30-70° C.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate; a transistor formed on a surface of the substrate; a first insulating film formed above the transistor; a second semiconductor film formed on the first semiconductor film; a third semiconductor film formed on the second semiconductor film; a fourth semiconductor film formed on the third semiconductor film; and a ferroelectric capacitor formed on the fourth insulating film, wherein a hydrogen permeability of the third insulating film is higher than a hydrogen permeability of the first insulating film, and a hydrogen permeability and an oxygen permeability of the second insulating film and of the fourth insulating film are higher than the hydrogen permeability and an oxygen permeability of the first insulating film and of the third insulating film.

Abstract: The invention provides a cosmetic having strong resistance to contact with water, clothing, fingers, and abrasion with little decline (post-contact) in the cosmetic effects such as UV blocking protection as well as excellent feel on use. The cosmetic contains: (A) plate-shaped powder, (B) 6-40% by mass UV absorber, and (C) cationic surfactant.