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 invention relates to a foam formulation comprising an emulsion, comprising an oil phase and a water phase, the oil phase comprising at least one membrane-forming substance forming a lamellar membrane in the foam formulation.

The invention relates to a solid cosmetic composition comprising aqueous spheroids dispersed in a solid anhydrous continuous phase. The invention is also directed toward a process for preparing a solid cosmetic composition according to the invention, and also a process for making up and/or caring for bodily and/or facial skin using a solid cosmetic composition according to the invention. The invention is also directed toward a stick or a solid gel cast in a dish or a pot, and more particularly a lipstick, a foundation, and an antisun stick, comprising a cosmetic composition according to the invention.

The invention relates to the field of cosmetic cleansing compositions and proposes an aqueous cosmetic cleansing composition which does not comprise any surfactant compound and no lipophilic compound. This composition comprises a water-soluble humectant compound and a copolymer of the ASE type or a copolymer of the HASE type. The invention also provides a cleansing method using this composition, and in particular a make-up removal method.

The personal care compositions or cosmetic systems using reduced level or no preservative and/or surfactant, including skin care essences, lotions, creams and moisturizing liquids and uses thereof.

A hair conditioner composition comprising: a) a basic amino acid; b) a fatty acid; c) a high melting point fatty alcohol; and d) an aqueous carrier; wherein a) through d) form a lamellar gel network matrix with a L.sub.β phase.

A hair conditioner composition comprising: a) a fatty acid; b) a fatty alcohol; and c) an antimicrobial system comprising: i) glyceryl caprylate; and ii) one or more of 4-hydroxyacetophenone and pentylene glycol.

Provided is an inorganic powder composite used for a water-in-oil type fine dispersion system which is excellent in emulsification and emulsification stability. The inorganic powder composite includes: an inorganic powder; and a first hydrophobic treatment agent, a second hydrophobic treatment agent, and a hydrophilic treatment agent, which cover at least one part of a surface of the inorganic powder, the first hydrophobic treatment agent is a silicon compound, the second hydrophobic treatment agent is a fatty acid, and the hydrophilic treatment agent is hydrous silica.

A personal care composition substantially free of sulfated surfactants includes a dispersed gel network, a detersive surfactant, and water. The dispersed gel network includes one or more fatty alcohols, a gel network surfactant, and water. Methods of making a personal care composition are also disclosed.

Janus particles, including biodegradable, biocompatible, anisotropic, amphiphilic Janus nanocolloids, and their use in stabilizing emulsions and cleansing are described.