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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 12, 1991
Filed:
Sep. 13, 1990
Yoko Kikuchi, Toride, JP;
Yukihiro Ohashi, Haga, JP;
Yuji Suzuki, Sakura, JP;
Toshiyuki Suzuki, Ichikawa, JP;
Kao Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A composition for external application comprising a tricyclic saturated hydrocarbon represented by formula (I) is disclosed. ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may be the same or different and independently represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group and R.sup.3 represents an alkyl group having 2-3 carbon atoms. The compositions for external application of the present invention exhibit an excellent moisture-retention effect and impart moistened feel without sliminess and irritation to the skin. They are thus useful as skin cosmetics, hair cosmetics, medical compositions for external application, and the like.