Kao USA Inc.

Alisa Ivory Smith

Jordan Cordeiro

Jessica Rustici-Jones

Paula Thueneman

Jessica Rustici

The present invention provides novel cosmetic compositions for artificially tanning the skin, utilizing skin-tanning agents and odor-mitigating materials, such as specifically defined starch materials. The compositions reduce the undesirable odors associated with the reaction between the skin-tanning agents, such as dihydroxyacetone, and the skin (chemically known as the Maillard reaction). The method of using those compositions and of formulating those compositions is also disclosed.

Self-tanning compositions having reduced maillard reaction malodor

A body cosmetic for application to wetted skin after showering, and the like, which provide high moisturizing effects, all over body spreadability, and easy application with a non-greasy and non-sticky feeling. An oil-in-water body cosmetic for application to wetted skin, which contains the following components (A) to (D): (A) from about 0.1% to about 1% of block copolymer; (B) from about 3% to about 10% branched fatty acid ester; (C) from about 3% to about 20% hydrocarbon oil; and (D) from about 5% to about 50% glycerin.

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Cincinnati, OH, United States of America

Alisa Ivory Smith