Disclosed is a skin moisturizing composition capable of providing a super-moisturizing effect over extended periods of time. The composition comprises a water-in-oil emulsion containing an amount of a di-alkali metal salt of N-acetyl glutamic acid which is effective to provide a super-moisturizing effect when applied to the skin.
Disclosed is a cosmetic composition comprising N-acetylglutamine or a salt thereof. The cosmetic composition of the present invention which is excellent in feel and stability is effective in retaining moisture in the stratum corneum.
Compositions comprising N-acetyl-aldosamines, N-acetylamino acids, and related N-acetyl compounds are useful to alleviate or improve various cosmetic conditions and dermatological disorders, including changes or damage to skin, nail and hair associated with intrinsic aging and/or extrinsic aging, as well as changes or damage caused by extrinsic factors. N-acetyl-aldosamines, N-acetylamino acids, and related N-acetyl composition may further comprise a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or other topical agent to enhance or create synergetic effects.
A composition for use as a grooming and a facial shaving lotion that consists essentially of transterificated wheat germ oil, cocomide dea used as an emulsifier; olet-2 which is a polyethylene glycol ether used as a surfactant and octyl hydroxy-stearate used as a refatting agent. A suitable sunscreening agent such as para-aminobenzoate may be added and perfume to provide a pleasing fragrance. Ches 500 may be added as an emulsion stabilizer.
Compositions comprising N-acetyl-aldosamines, N-acetylamino acids, and related N-acetyl compounds are useful to alleviate or improve various cosmetic conditions and dermatological disorders, including changes or damage to skin, nail and hair associated with intrinsic aging and/or extrinsic aging, as well as changes or damage caused by extrinsic factors. N-acetyl-aldosamines, N-acetylamino acids, and related N-acetyl composition may further comprise a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or other topical agent to enhance or create synergetic effects.
An improved high-internal-phase emulsion having increased stability under conditions of long term storage at elevated temperatures and freeze-thaw conditions, methods for preparing and stabilizing said emulsions and cosmetic preparations based thereon are disclosed. The improvement comprises incorporating into said emulsion an amount sufficient to increase the stability of said emulsion of an electrolyte contained in the aqueous phase of the emulsion.
