Kao Corporation

Akira Shigeta

Toshiyuki Suzuki

Hidenobu Koyanagi

Akiko Suzuki

Takeshi Morita

Takashi Komori

Yukitaka Tanaka

Kenji Masui

Masahiko Asahi

Yoshimitsu Ina

Tomoyuki Yamamoto

Yuichiro Mitsuno

Masahiro Katada

Hiroko Tsuda

Masayoshi Aoshima

Hisao Oomura

Yuko Kikuta

Yasuhiro Jisai

Yukiomi Tanaka

Ayari Miyamoto

Masahide Nohta

Manami Nozawa

Enamel remover

A transparent or translucent cleansing composition in the form of gel or liquid includes (A) a hydrophilic nonionic surfactant, (B) an amphoteric surfactant, (C) a water-soluble compound containing at least one hydroxyl group, (D) a liquid oil and (E) water. The cleansing composition provides an agreeable feeling during use, is excellent in spreadability and slidability upon application to the skin, and is good in penetrability into minute parts of the skin. It also avoids ready increase in viscosity even when additional water is mixed therein, can be used in massaging the skin while keeping it smooth to the touch during its application, is suitable for use even in wet environments, such as a bathroom, and can be removed with ease from the skin using only water, so that the base component does not remain on the skin. The composition is excellent in detergency and rinsability and gives users a refreshed feeling after use. The composition is also stable during long term storage, even at elevated temperatures.

Cosmetic composition

A polyol fatty acid ester having mixed acid groups is produced by reacting a partial ester of a polyol and a branched fatty acid with a a straight chain fatty acid or a lower alcohol ester thereof in the presence of a lipase. The obtained glyceride mixture contains a large amount of diglyceride having a branched, saturated fatty acid group and a straight chain, saturated fatty acid group.

Process for preparation of polyol fatty acid ester and glyceride mixture

A detergent composition which comprises the following components (A) and (B):

Detergent composition

A detergent composition comprising: (1) a surface active agent or a water-soluble polymeric compound and (2) a polymer which contains recurring units (I-1) and (I-2). ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen or a methyl or ethyl group, R.sup.2 represents an alkyl, aryl or aralkyl group having 4-15 carbon atoms. The detergent composition exhibits extremely reduced irritation to the skin and the hair, possesses outstanding detergency and foaming and foam-breaking capability, and imparts an excellent feeling upon use.

Detergent composition containing polyethylenimine co-polymer

An oily composition comprising a dextrin fatty acid ester, a glycerol fatty acid ester having a melting point of higher than 20.degree. C., and a liquid oil is disclosed. The oily compositions for external application are transparent or semi-transparent, and possess excellent extendibility, adhesive c apability, and retentivity on the skin. The compositions are useful for various oily cosmetics and oily medicines for external application.

Composition for external application consisting essentially of a dextrin

A fat and oil composition comprises (1) as the main triglyceride one or more mixed acid triglyceride having one or more saturated C20 to C24 fatty acid residue and one or more unsaturated C16 to C22 fatty acid residue in a molecule thereof and (2) in the entire fatty acid moiety 15 to 70 wt. % of one or more saturated C20 to C24 fatty acids and 20 to 60 wt. % of one or more unsaturated C16 to C22 fatty acids. It is useful as a base of a solid cosmetic preparation.

Solid cosmetic preparation

A w/o-type emulsion cosmetic containing as its effective components, in a specific portion, (a) a specific type of dimethylpolysiloxanepolyoxyalkylene copolymer, (b) oil compounds, which contained at least one kind of polysiloxane, (c) a cosmetic powder of which the surface is treated to produce water-repellence, and (d) an aqueous solution of ethyl alcohol. The cosmetic is of a liquid or creamy type which produces a refreshing feeling upon wise, does not generate an oily, sticky feel, and prevents the make-up from breaking down by water or sweat. Thus, one of the advantageous application of the cosmetic as a liquid foundation for summer use.

Water-in-oil-type cosmetic

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Tokyo, Japan

Akira Shigeta