A composition, such as a cosmetic composition, is provided. The composition, such as a cosmetic composition, contains two or more kinds of phytoceramides (PHCs) having different lengths of alkyl chains, for example, in specific amounts.

A composition, such as a cosmetic composition, is provided. The composition, such as a cosmetic composition, contains two or more kinds of phytoceramides (PHCs) having different lengths of alkyl chains, for example, in specific amounts.

A novel sphingolipid is disclosed. The novel sphingolipid is in liquid form at room temperature due to a low melting point, and blends easily with a variety of vegetable and/or animal oils. A dermatologic composition for external application containing the novel sphingolipid is also disclosed. The composition is useful in providing anti-inflammatory protection, improving moisturization, protecting the skin from ultraviolet (UV) light, or enhancing skin barriers.

A novel sphingolipid is disclosed. The novel sphingolipid is in liquid form at room temperature due to a low melting point, and blends easily with a variety of vegetable and/or animal oils. A dermatologic composition for external application containing the novel sphingolipid is also disclosed. The composition is useful in providing anti-inflammatory protection, improving moisturization, protecting the skin from ultraviolet (UV) light, or enhancing skin barriers.

A carbonated aerosol external preparation for skin, including a stock solution containing the following components (A) to (D) and a propellant including the following component (E): (A) a ceramide lipid, (B) an ionic surfactant, (C) a water-soluble polymer, (D) water, (E) carbon dioxide gas. A content of the component (A) in the stock solution is from 0.075 to 5.0% by mass, and a content of the component (B) in the stock solution is from 0.05 to 2.0% by mass, based on a total mass of the stock solution. A mass ratio of the component (C) to the component (B), (C)/(B), in the stock solution, is from 0.20 to 1.5.

A carbonated aerosol external preparation for skin, including a stock solution containing the following components (A) to (D) and a propellant including the following component (E): (A) a ceramide lipid, (B) an ionic surfactant, (C) a water-soluble polymer, (D) water, (E) carbon dioxide gas. A content of the component (A) in the stock solution is from 0.075 to 5.0% by mass, and a content of the component (B) in the stock solution is from 0.05 to 2.0% by mass, based on a total mass of the stock solution. A mass ratio of the component (C) to the component (B), (C)/(B), in the stock solution, is from 0.20 to 1.5.

A capsule for oral administration, comprising: a filling having from 30 to 50% by weight hyaluronic acid; and from 55 to 65% by weight of a wheat grain extract oil comprising phytoceramides. The phytoceramides are present in the capsule in an amount of from 0.1 to 5% by weight. The % by weight of each component is measured relative to the total combined weight of the hyaluronic acid and wheat grain extract oil. Also related methods, uses and further products.

A capsule for oral administration, comprising: a filling having from 30 to 50% by weight hyaluronic acid; and from 55 to 65% by weight of a wheat grain extract oil comprising phytoceramides. The phytoceramides are present in the capsule in an amount of from 0.1 to 5% by weight. The % by weight of each component is measured relative to the total combined weight of the hyaluronic acid and wheat grain extract oil. Also related methods, uses and further products.

The present invention provides a water-in-oil emulsion composition having a high water occlusive of a coating film and having good skin protective feeling and glossiness. The water-in-oil emulsion composition is provided containing the following components (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E): (A) 1% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less of a lipophilic surfactant having an HLB of 2-6; (B) 0.15% by mass or more and 8% by mass or less of a dextrin fatty acid ester having 8-22 carbon atoms in the fatty acid moiety; (C) 1% by mass or more and 20% by mass or less of one or more oily components selected from a dimer acid ester, a fatty acid cholesterol ester having 16-22 carbon atoms, a fatty acid phytosterol ester having 16-22 carbon atoms, and an N-acyl amino acid ester; (D) a hydrocarbon oil that is liquid at 25° C.; and (E) water.

The present invention provides a water-in-oil emulsion composition having a high water occlusive of a coating film and having good skin protective feeling and glossiness. The water-in-oil emulsion composition is provided containing the following components (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E): (A) 1% by mass or more and 15% by mass or less of a lipophilic surfactant having an HLB of 2-6; (B) 0.15% by mass or more and 8% by mass or less of a dextrin fatty acid ester having 8-22 carbon atoms in the fatty acid moiety; (C) 1% by mass or more and 20% by mass or less of one or more oily components selected from a dimer acid ester, a fatty acid cholesterol ester having 16-22 carbon atoms, a fatty acid phytosterol ester having 16-22 carbon atoms, and an N-acyl amino acid ester; (D) a hydrocarbon oil that is liquid at 25° C.; and (E) water.