This invention is directed to an effect pigment dispersion comprising a PVD-aluminum pigment, a leafing additive and an oil suitable for cosmetic skin care or color cosmetic applications, wherein a) the amount of the PVD-aluminum pigment is in a range of 8 to 30 wt.-%, b) the amount of the oil is in a range of 70 to 90 wt.-%, each based on the total weight of the effect pigment dispersion and c) the leafing additive is partly adsorbed on the surface of the PVD-aluminum pigment and partly an excess additive dissolved in the oil, wherein the amount of excess leafing additive is in a range of 0 to 25 wt.-%, based on the weight of PVD aluminum pigment. Further cosmetic skin care of color cosmetic formulations containing this effect pigment dispersion are described.

The present invention has the purpose of providing an oil-in-water emulsion cosmetic that contains a high quantity of an ultraviolet absorbing agent and an ultraviolet scattering agent in the oil phase and achieves a high SPF, while simultaneously having a Distinctive fresh feeling in use when applied to the skin. The present invention provides an oil-in-water emulsion cosmetic characterized by comprising (A) 0.05 to 1% by mass of a hydrophobically modified alkyl cellulose; (B) 5 to 40% by mass of an oil component; (C) 2.5 to 30% by mass of an ultraviolet scattering agent having a hydrophobic surface; and (D) a water phase thickener having low salinity tolerance; wherein the (C) ultraviolet scattering agent is dispersed in the oil phase.

Microcapsules encapsulating a reflective agent are provided herein. The microcapsules are comprised of an inner core, which comprises the reflective agent and optionally an oily substance, and an outer shell formed of wall-forming polymeric materials. The microcapsules may further comprise an opaque substance and/or a fatty acyl salt in the outer shell. Processes of preparing the microcapsules are also provided.

Disclosed is a confectionery product containing micronised polyphosphates. The products according to the invention have tooth-whitening properties and good palatability.

The present specification describes a method for manufacturing porous inorganic particles and a light-reflecting composition comprising porous inorganic particles. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure it is possible to provide a method for manufacturing porous inorganic particles capable of selective transmission or scattering of light having a specific wavelength range by controlling pore size and shell thickness.

The invention provides an inorganic particle dispersion comprising a novel block copolymer capable of improving dispersibility of inorganic particles, particularly an inorganic particle dispersion for a cosmetic.

The inorganic particle dispersion, particularly the inorganic particle dispersion for a cosmetic of the present invention comprises a dispersion medium, an inorganic particle dispersed in the dispersion medium, and a block copolymer comprising a hydrophobic segment and a hydrophilic segment, wherein the hydrophobic segment comprises a monomer unit composed of at least one monomer selected from the following Formula 1 and Formula 2, wherein at least a portion of the hydrophilic segment is adsorbed on the inorganic particle, and the hydrophobic segment is oriented outwardly relative to the inorganic particle:

##STR00001## where R.sup.1 is hydrogen or a methyl group, R.sup.2 is hydrogen or fluorine, m is an integer of 0 to 6, and n is an integer of 1 to 15,

##STR00002## where R.sup.1 is hydrogen or a methyl group, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each independently an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, m is an integer of 1 to 6, and p is an integer of 5 to 70.

The present disclosure relates to deodorant cosmetic compositions including calcium silicate and baking soda. Furthermore, the present disclosure relates to a cosmetic product containing such compositions and the use of the compositions or products for reduction of the body odor released by perspiration.

The present invention relates to a metal layered hydroxide complex and a method of preparing the metal layered hydroxide complex.

The present invention provides compositions comprising energy (e.g., light) absorbing submicron particles (e.g., nanoparticles comprising a silica core and a gold shell) and methods for delivering such particles via topical application. This delivery is facilitated by application of mechanical agitation (e.g. massage), acoustic vibration in the range of 10 Hz-20 kHz, ultrasound, alternating suction and pressure, and microjets. The method of treatment is performed and then, depending upon the desired clinical outcome, repeated after a treatment response interval has elapsed.

A non-pyrogenic preparation containing nanoparticles synthesized by magnetotactic bacteria for medical or cosmetic applications. The nanoparticles are constituted by a crystallized mineral central part including predominantly an iron oxide, as well as a surrounding coating without material from the magnetotactic bacteria.