Kao Corporation

Norihiro Tanaka

Hidenori Yorozu

Hirotaka Sato

Kazuyuki Fukuda

Kimihiko Hori

Norikazu Iwase

Mami Nonomura

Yoshiaki Ichikawa

Shinobu Mori

Yuji Ichii

Yasuhiro Doi

Yoshinori Nishizawa

Junko Suzuki

Satoshi Kanazawa

Kazuyuki Okui

Narushi Takahashi

This invention relates to IL-4 production inhibitors, antiallergic agents and atopic dermatitis preventives and improvers, each of which contains at one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl-containing monoterpenes, hydroxyl-containing sesquiterpenes and their acylated derivatives. This invention is also concerned with IL-4 production inhibitors, antiallergic agents and atopic dermatitis preventives and improvers, each of which contains an essential oil such as cedarwood oil. This invention is also concerned with bath medicine compositions, each of which contains one or more ingredients selected from cedrol, cedrenol, farnesol, patchouli alcohol and vetiverol.

Interleukin-4 production inhibitors

The present invention provides a bubble bath composition containing (A) 10-30% by weight of a C.sub.8-18 alkylalkanolamide surfactant or a C.sub.8-18 alkyldimethylamino acetic acid betaine surfactant, (B) 5-20% by weight of an anionic surfactant, C.sub.8-18 alkyl (or polyether-type) sulfate, and (C) 20-80% by weight of a polyol, wherein the ratio by weight of component (A) to component (B) is greater than or equal to 1 and the composition has a viscosity of less than or equal to 1000 cp at 20.degree. C. This composition provides excellent foam producing ability and foam persistence, is readily dispersed in bath water, and imparts moistness to the skin after bathing. The composition of the invention is relaxation due to its rich foam and moisturizing sensation of the skin.

Bubble bath composition

The present invention provides a lipolysis acceleration method which comprises orally administering a thistle-series or pepper-family plant, or an extract thereof; or dermatologically applying it by local administration or as a bath medicine composition. According to the method of the present invention, marked lipolysis acceleration effects can be obtained. It exhibits excellent effects for the control, prevention and improvement of obesity.

Lipolysis acceleration method

A bath composition is disclosed, which comprises a xanthine derivative or a .beta.-adrenergic stimulants. The bath composition, as dissolved in bath water, gives a moist (fresh) feel to the skin and a warm feel to the body. A method for imparting a moist feel to the skin and improving a warm feel of the body is also disclosed.

Bath composition

A bath additive composition comprises an aluminum salt and a carbonate and makes the pH of bath water 8 or higher but less than 9 when the bath additive composition is dissolved in the bath water. The bath additive composition does not damage bathtubs, bath water heating devices, or the skin of users, provides a refreshing feel to the skin after bathing, and has an excellent ability of suppressing perspiration.

Bath additive composition comprising aluminum salt and carbonate or

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Norihiro Tanaka