Abstract: The present invention relates to an oil-in-water emulsion. The emulsion comprises a starch and a quaternary ammonium salt. The concentration of the quaternary ammonium salt is greater than about 0.5 percent by weight of the composition, the concentration of starch is greater than about 3 percent by weight of the composition, and the combined concentration of the quaternary ammonium salt plus the starch is greater than about 4 percent by weight of the composition. Methods of treating the skin are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition in the form of a phase-stable oil-in-water emulsion useful for topical skin care products, where the composition includes a quaternary ammonium salt, from about 0.5 to about 4.5 percent by weight of a starch; and at least 20 percent by weight of a hydrophobic agent, where the concentration of the quaternary ammonium salt plus the starch is from about 1.75 to about 5.5 weight percent, based on total weight of the composition.