Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a non-aqueous cosmetic composition comprising: (A) 15-85% by weight C15-19 alkane; (B) 10-85% by weight C9-13 alkane; (C) One or both of (i) 1-10% by weight isoamyl cocoate, or; (ii) 1-25% by weight cetyl ricinoleate, and; (D) an active, wherein the weight ratio of the active to the rest of the composition is in the range 0.02:100 to 15:100, and the active is selected from: (i) extract of Bidens pilosa; (ii) cyclolinopeptides; (iii) senkyunolides, (iv) sclareolide, or; (v) unsaponifiable fraction of vegetable oil.

Abstract: A nano-emulsion composition for skin care application is provided. The nano-emulsion composition being oil-in-water composition. The nano-emulsion composition includes at least one oil, at least one hydrophilic compound to create an aqueous phase, at least one water soluble phytoactive compound, and at least one oil soluble phytoactive compound. The nano-emulsion composition also includes a combination of polyglycerol fatty acid esters as emulsifiers. The combination of polyglycerol fatty acid esters comprises a first polyglycerol fatty acid ester and a second polyglycerol fatty acid ester in a ratio of 1:1. Further the nano-emulsion composition includes at least one preservative. The nano-emulsion composition being a low viscous fluidic vehicle to be used as serum, micellar water, facial cleanser etc. The nano-emulsion composition being capable of retaining high storage stability over a wider temperature range.