Dow Corning Toray Company, Ltd.

Jo Cosmetics Co., Ltd.

Yuichi Kanaya

Akihiro Nakano

Jun Miyano

Yusuke Narita

A cosmetic material comprises (A) a hydrophobic powder; (B) a carboxylic acid modified silicone; (C) a basic compound; and (D) water. The (A) hydrophobic powder is generally dispersed in an aqueous phase of the cosmetic material. The cosmetic material can provide a refreshing sense of feel during use, and can form a cosmetic film with excellent water resistance on the skin.

Cosmetic material

Provided is a cosmetic in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion unckuding (A) a salt of higher fatty acid component containing a liquid higher fatty acid and (B) an oil-soluble ultraviolet absorber, being substantially free of a hydrophilic surfactant other than the (A) component and having a pH of 7.1 to 9.5 and a method for production thereof. The cosmetic having ultraviolet protection efficacy is excellent in fresh feel, water resistance and rinsability using water with soap when applied to the skin and storage stability. The cosmetic is suitable for sunscreen cosmetics and is also useful for makeup cosmetics such as foundation and makeup base, skin care cosmetics such as milky lotion, cream and serum and hair cosmetics.

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Yuichi Kanaya