Abstract: Whitening cosmetics contain (A) an oil-soluble chamomilla extract and (B) at least one oil selected from esters of carboxylic acids having 2 to 22 carbon atoms with alcohols having 1 to 22 carbon atoms and vegetable oils. These whitening cosmetics provide good feeling of use upon application, and moreover, are excellent in skin-whitening effect and can satisfactorily prevent formation of spots and freckles which result from sunburn.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a phosphorylated glyceryl ether aluminum salt represented by the general formula (1): (wherein R1 represents an alkyl or an alkenyl group with 8 to 32 carbon atoms; R2 represents a hydrogen atom, a phosphoric acid residue or —CH2CH(OR2)CH2OR1 (wherein R1 and R2 are the same as described above, provided that a repeated binding number is 4 at the most when R2 is —CH2CH(OR2)CH2OR1); X1 represents a hydrogen atom or a phosphoric acid residue, and at least one of X1 and R2 is a phosphoric acid residue; Y represents an alkali metal atom or an alkaline earth metal atom; m represents a number from 0.3 to 1, and n represents a number from 0 to 1), and an external dermatological agent containing the same. The compound has benefits such as an excellent pore contracting activity and also a good solubility in oil.

Abstract: A dilatant composition comprises (A) an o/w emulsion comprising an ionic surfactant, a water phase, and an oil phase which comprises a ceramide or a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated C12-C32 fatty acid, wherein the oil phase is in a form of oil droplets having an average droplet size of from 0.01 to 0.2 ?m; and (B) a nonionic, water-soluble polymer having an average molecular weight of at least 300,000. The dilatant composition according to the present invention is excellent in dilatancy that its viscosity is low when left over standstill but increases abruptly when an external force of a certain intensity or higher is applied, and is useful in a wide variety of fields, e.g., cosmetic preparations such as humectants and massaging aids, shock absorbing agents and materials applied to around automotive crankcases.

Abstract: A cosmetic comprising (A) a phosphoric triester represented by the general formula (1): wherein R1 and R2 are independently an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, R3 is an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, X, Y and Z are independently an alkylene group having 2 or 3 carbon atoms, l and m are independently a number of 1 to 10, and n is a number of 0 to 10, and (B) a skin activating component.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic comprising (A) a phosphoric triester represented by the general formula (1): wherein R1 and R2 are independently an alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, R3 is an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, X, Y and Z are independently an alkylene group having 2 or 3 carbon atoms, l and m are independently a number of 1 to 10, and n is a number of 0 to 10, and (B) a skin activating component.

Abstract: The invention relates to an external skin care composition comprising a ceramide production-accelerating agent and a film-forming polymer. The external skin care composition can enhance the barrier function of the skin and has an excellent skin roughness-improving effect.

Abstract: The invention relates to an external skin care composition comprising a ceramide production-accelerating agent and a film-forming polymer. The external skin care composition can enhance the barrier function of the skin and has an excellent skin roughness-improving effect.

Abstract: Cosmetics containing the following components (A) and (B): (A) an oil-absorbing powder having a squalane-absorbing ability of 1 ml/g or more; and (B) a compound having an affinity for component (A) lower than that of sebum, and having an ability to absorb the sebum and release component (B) in exchange for the sebum when the cosmetic is applied onto the skin. These cosmetics can adequately absorb the sebum and thus exhibit excellent effects of relieving or preventing oiliness of the skin and worsening in makeup. By selecting an appropriate compound to be released in exchange for the absorbed sebum, a substance capable of improving the skin qualities such as moistness, tightness, and tension can be allowed to penetrate into the skin. Moreover, a bodily feeling of the removal of the sebum can be imparted to users thereby.

Abstract: Whitening cosmetics contain (A) an oil-soluble chamomilla extract and (B) at least one oil selected from esters of carboxylic acids having 2 to 22 carbon atoms with alcohols having 1 to 22 carbon atoms and vegetable oils. These whitening cosmetics provide good feeling of use upon application, and moreover, are excellent in skin-whitening effect and can satisfactorily prevent formation of spots and freckles which result from sunburn.

Abstract: A dilatant composition comprises (A) an o/w emulsion comprising an ionic surfactant, a water phase, and an oil phase which comprises a ceramide or a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated C12-C32 fatty acid, wherein the oil phase is in a form of oil droplets having an average droplet size of from 0.01 to 0.2 &mgr;m; and (B) a nonionic, water-soluble polymer having an average molecular weight of at least 300,000.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic comprising (A) a phosphoric triester represented by the general formula 1

Abstract: An oil-in-water type emulsion cosmetic which contains (A) a hydrophilic surface active agent, (B) an oily component and (C) water, and weight ratio of the component (B) is 10 or more based on 1 of the component (A).

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cosmetic composition comprising disintegrating granules composed of water-insoluble primary particles and a binder, wherein the disintegrating granules in the cosmetic composition have a compression strength of 0.002-0.1 kgf/mm.sup.2 and a particle size of 100-2,000 .mu.m, and the primary particles thereof have an average particle size of at most 100 .mu.m. The composition gives users neither an irritated feeling nor a feeling of physical disorder toward the skin and eyes, and a pleasant feeling upon use and has an excellent effect for improving a complexion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mild cleansing composition with good cleansability, good rinseability and a clean after feeling. The cleaning composition contains a compound bearing at least one hydroxy moiety, a hydrophilic nonionic surfactant, and no more than 55% water. This mild cleansing composition is useful for cleansing cosmetics, as well as a lubricant for the skin for massage.

Abstract: A detergent, personal cleansing or cosmetic composition comprising: a) one or more surfactants selected from anionic, nonionic, amphoteric, zwitterionic, and mixtures thereof, and which comprises at least one surfactant having a structure incorporating acyl taurate, b) quaternium cation, c) low HLB nonionic surfactants; and d) water, and wherein low HLB nonionic surfactants are in the form of a solution or dispersion.

Abstract: An emulsion-like or creamy composition for external application is disclosed. The composition is prepared by applying a shear force to an aqueous suspension comprising 0.1 to 20% by weight of one or more specific types of polyvalent metal alkyl phosphates. This composition has a gloss and a beautiful outward appearance, in which a powdery polyvalent metal alkyl phosphate is dispersed in an aqueous medium. The composition exhibits favorable characteristics inherent to a powder such as excellent extendability, good smoothness, stickilessness, slipperiness as well as superior freshness.

Abstract: A detergent composition contains as an essential component a compound represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R means ##STR2## R.sup.1 denotes a straight-chain or branched alkyl or alkenyl group or a substituted phenyl group. R.sup.2 is an alkylene group having 2-3 carbon atoms, m is 0-30, and n stands for 0 or 1. M means a hydrogen atom or denotes an alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, zinc or aluminum atom, an ammonium ion, or an alkylamine or alkanolamine residuum thereby to indicate the formation of a salt of the compound of the general formula (I).

Abstract: A detergent composition comprises 10 parts by weight of a phosphoric acid ester of the formula (I) or (II): ##STR1## in which R1, R2 and R3 each are a saturted or unsaturated hydrocarbon group having 8 to 18 carbon atoms, X and Y each are hydrogen, an alkali metal, ammonium or an alkanolamine having 2 to 3 carbon atoms and n, m and L each are zero or an integer of 1 to 10, and (B) 0.05 to 10 parts by weight of an insoluble metal salt of a surface active agent.