A water-in-oil emulsion cosmetic, in which an ultraviolet scattering agent is uniformly dispersed in a base, an excellent ultraviolet protective effect is stably imparted, and whitishness is suppressed. A water-in-oil emulsion cosmetic is described, comprising the following components (a), (b), (c), and (d): (a) titanium dioxide surface-treated with a fatty acid and/or an alkylalkoxysilane; (b) an amphiphilic substance which is solid at normal temperature; (c) a linear silicone oil; and (d) a volatile hydrocarbon oil.

The present invention is a composition and method of treatment for fragile skin, skin disorders, and skin conditions in general through topical systematic and periodic application of a formulation that generally may include ingredients such as but not limited to barrier repair ingredients such as but not limited to Skinmimics®, Retinol®, and glycolic acid; humectants such as but not limited to glycerin, propanediol, low and high molecular weight hyaluronic acids; redensifying agents such as but not limited to Timecode®, a lipo amino acid (palmitoyl glycine); and anti-inflammatory/anti-itch ingredients such as but not limited to soybean sterols, Timecode®, SymCalmin®, menthyl lactate, and niacinamide.

The present invention is a composition and method of treatment for fragile skin, skin disorders, and skin conditions in general through topical systematic and periodic application of a formulation that generally may include ingredients such as but not limited to barrier repair ingredients such as but not limited to Skinmimics®, Retinol®, and glycolic acid; humectants such as but not limited to glycerin, propanediol, low and high molecular weight hyaluronic acids; redensifying agents such as but not limited to Timecode®, a lipo amino acid (palmitoyl glycine); and anti-inflammatory/anti-itch ingredients such as but not limited to soybean sterols, Timecode®, SymCalmin®, menthyl lactate, and niacinamide.

Provided is a liquid skin external composition which allows a poorly water-soluble component to be applied to a skin in a liquid state. An assembly of fiber for use in production of a liquid skin external composition, the assembly of fiber comprising (a) a polymer soluble in water and an alcohol or a ketone in a content of 50 mass % or more and 98 mass % or less with respect to the whole assembly of fiber and (b) a poorly water-soluble component in a content of 2 mass % or more and 40 mass % or less with respect to the whole assembly of fiber.

Provided is a liquid skin external composition which allows a poorly water-soluble component to be applied to a skin in a liquid state. An assembly of fiber for use in production of a liquid skin external composition, the assembly of fiber comprising (a) a polymer soluble in water and an alcohol or a ketone in a content of 50 mass % or more and 98 mass % or less with respect to the whole assembly of fiber and (b) a poorly water-soluble component in a content of 2 mass % or more and 40 mass % or less with respect to the whole assembly of fiber.

The present invention relates to a dispersant composition comprising 2,3-butanediol, and to a cosmetic composition comprising the dispersant composition. In addition, the present invention relates to a dispersion media composition comprising 2,3-butanediol, and to a cosmetic composition comprising the dispersion media composition.

The present invention relates to a dispersant composition comprising 2,3-butanediol, and to a cosmetic composition comprising the dispersant composition. In addition, the present invention relates to a dispersion media composition comprising 2,3-butanediol, and to a cosmetic composition comprising the dispersion media composition.

In a cosmetic composition according to the present invention, a coating membrane with a multilayer lamella structure is formed on the outside of ceramide particles by using phytosphingosine, and therefore, the cosmetic composition is stably present without ceramide precipitation even in formulations with low viscosity as well as high viscosity although the particles contain a high content of ceramide, and a cosmetic composition showing an excellent skin barrier recovery effect can be provided.

The present invention relates to a novel pseudoceramide compound, and more particularly, to a novel pseudoceramide compound represented by formula 1 and having skin moisturizing and barrier function characteristics, and a skin topical composition comprising the pseudoceramide compound:

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wherein R.sub.1 represents a linear C12-C18 alkyl group and has at least one double bond, and R.sub.2 represents a linear C12-C22 alkyl group and has a double bond.

The present invention relates to a novel pseudoceramide compound, and more particularly, to a novel pseudoceramide compound represented by formula 1 and having skin moisturizing and barrier function characteristics, and a skin topical composition comprising the pseudoceramide compound:

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wherein R.sub.1 represents a linear C12-C18 alkyl group and has at least one double bond, and R.sub.2 represents a linear C12-C22 alkyl group and has a double bond.