Suggested is a mixture for improving the sun protection of compositions comprising UV filters, the mixture consisting of (a) beeswax; and (b) at least one lactylate ester.

The present invention is intended to provide an oily makeup cosmetic that is colorless in appearance but develops a color on application onto body surface, such as skin and lips. The present invention provides a colorless oily makeup cosmetic comprising (a) one or two dyes selected from Red No. 218 and Red No. 223, and (b) an oil agent, and a mixture of the component (a) and the component (b) at a mass ratio (a):(b) of 0.1:100 has a difference of 0.2 or less between the maximum absorbance and the minimum absorbance in a wavelength region of 500 to 600 nm. The oily makeup cosmetic may develop a color due to the component (a) on application onto body surface, such as skin and lips.

The present disclosure provides compositions comprising sodium dichloroisocyanurate (NaDCC), or a functional analog thereof; and a sugar substitute, as well as methods for using such compositions to control bad breath or to improve oral health.

The present invention relates to a compound represented by the following formula (I): A[B—(C).sub.v].sub.w, wherein A is a photoprotective moiety, B is a linker, C is a functional group, v is an integer from 1 to 2000, and w is an integer from 1 to 6. It also relates to a composition comprising the same and, more particularly, to a cosmetic or a sunscreen composition. It also relates to the use of such compounds in cosmetic and therapeutic applications. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds for reducing photodegradation and/or photoinstability of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. The invention further relates to a material comprising a support and such a compound adhered to said support.

Cosmetic preparation containing a) hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose and b) xanthan gum, the preparation being free from polyacrylates, carbomers and polyvinylpyrrolidones.

The present application relates to a sunscreen or daily care composition comprising bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine (INCI bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine), titanium dioxide, and zinc oxide.

Provided are an ultraviolet (UV)-blocking cosmetic composition which is dispersed in water and is free of oil and a method of preparing the same. Since the composition does not contain oil, skin trouble may not occur, and since the composition does not include a surfactant, spreadability and feeling of use are excellent. In addition, cloudiness phenomenon or skin greasiness does not occur during use, and the UV-blocking effects are excellent.

An external skin preparation is described, and contains an oil-soluble ultraviolet absorber, 0.5% by mass or more and 20% by mass or less of an oil gelling agent, and 50% by mass or more of a non-aqueous volatile component. The external skin preparation is unlikely to drip upon application, provides an impression from use of less oiliness and less tightness, is likely to have a uniform distribution of the oil-soluble ultraviolet absorber on the skin surface after application to the skin, and has an excellent ultraviolet protection effect.

The present invention provides sunscreen composition comprising a hydrophobically modified polyurethane, a viscosity increasing polymer, and glyceryl stearate. This composition has surprisingly light aesthetics while providing excellent UV protection.

Compositions containing disubstituted terephthalates are useful. The compositions may also contain light protection filter substances, deodorant and/or antiperspirant active ingredients.