An objective of the invention is to provide a powdered solid cosmetic that has excellent powder dispersibility and high impact resistance, while also having a texture similar to that in the case in which an elastic spherical powder is blended. The powdered solid cosmetic according to the present invention contains (A) a non-elastic spherical powder having a crushing strength per particle of 30 MPa or higher; (B) 1% to 15% by mass of iron oxide; (C) a gel-type partially crosslinked organopolysiloxane polymer; and (D) a non-ionic surfactant having an HLB of 10 or lower; wherein the (A) non-elastic spherical powder constitutes 90% by mass or more of all spherical powders contained in the cosmetic.

An objective of the invention is to provide a production method for a powdered solid cosmetic that, while having a texture similar to that in the case in which an elastic spherical powder is blended, also has excellent powder dispersibility and high impact resistance. The production method for a powdered solid cosmetic according to the present invention comprises a slurry preparation step of preparing a slurry by mixing a powder component and an oil-based component, as a binder, in a volatile solvent, wherein: the powder component includes a spherical powder, and the spherical powder contains (A) a non-elastic spherical powder having a crushing strength per particle of 30 MPa or higher; the oil-based component contains (B) a gel-type partially crosslinked organopolysiloxane polymer; the (A) non-elastic spherical powder constitutes 6% to 25% by mass of the powdered solid cosmetic; and 90% by mass or more of the spherical powder contained in the powder component is constituted by the (A) non-elastic spherical powder.

An objective of the invention is to provide a sunscreen cosmetic that increases the ultraviolet protection power of ultraviolet protectants, thereby achieving high ultraviolet protection power using only a small amount of ultraviolet protectants, while simultaneously providing an excellent texture and placing little strain on the skin. The sunscreen cosmetic according to the present invention contains the following components (A) to (C): (A) an ultraviolet protectant; (B) silica having a particle size of 0.3 to 1 .Math.m; and (C) a powder having a particle size of 1 to 30 .Math.m; wherein the (C) powder is of one or more types selected from the group consisting of silica, aluminum starch octenyl succinate, cellulose or derivatives thereof, waxes, mica, sericite and biodegradable resins.

The color composition formula and method of the present invention uses a color composition to create colorful environments of single or multi-colored hues. It is possible to make the color composition into various different shapes and forms, and they have several different uses as well.

An apparatus and method for depositing a particulate containing composition onto mammalian skin such that when the particles contact the mammalian skin they have a momentum defined by ρvr, which is within the range of about 0.1 kg/ms≦ρvr≦about 12.0 kg/ms. The particles can be in the range of from about 10 nanometers to about 10 micrometers, in size. And the particles may be selected from the group consisting of titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, iron oxide, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polycarbonate, polyvinyl chloride, glass, silica and mixtures thereof. The particles are imbedded below the first layer of dead skin cells in the stratum corneum but they do not pass all the way through the stratum corneum into the living cells of the epidermis or dermis layers of the skin.

The invention relates to small expanded polymer powder particles, and uses thereof. The expanded powder particles are formed by a non-melt process, resulting in individual expanded particles in the 5 to 100 micron range. The expanded powder particles are especially useful in cosmetic applications, as they provide a softer feel than a powder, and have a much higher surface area, making them highly absorbent for removing liquids and oils, as well as for use as excellent carriers and release agents for active ingredients.

In some embodiments, a composition is disclosed that includes pure silk fibroin-based protein fragments that are substantially devoid of sericin, wherein the composition has an average weight average molecular weight ranging from about 17 kDa to about 38 kDa, wherein the composition has a polydispersity of between about 1.5 and about 3.0, wherein the composition is substantially homogeneous, wherein the composition between 0 ppm to about 500 ppm of inorganic residuals, and wherein the composition includes between 0 ppm to about 500 ppm of organic residuals. In some embodiments, a composition is disclosed that includes silk fibroin-based protein fragments and is suitable for use in consumer applications. In some embodiments, a preserved composition is disclosed that includes silk fibroin-based protein fragments. In some embodiments, a method of preserving a solution using silk fibroin-based protein fragments is disclosed.

Dry mixtures and liquid formulations are provided that comprise metal oxide and/or metal hydroxide nanocrystalline particles. The dry mixtures are advantageously formulated with select surfactants to be readily solubilized and stable in liquid carriers. Additional select components are provided in preferred combinations that are capable of achieving improved biocidal and chemical agent efficacy. Notably, the inventive formulations provided herein allow for easier delivery of the formulations and increased shelf stability.

A solid cosmetic composition including 12 to 50% by weight of a non-volatile liquid fatty phase and 40 to 85% by weight of a pulverulent phase including spherical fillers that are surface-treated with a metallic soap. Also, a process for preparing such a solid cosmetic composition and a method for making up the skin or lips using such a solid cosmetic composition.

Water-in-oil type emulsion cosmetics containing (a) polyaspartic acid or a salt thereof, (b) a spherical powder, (c) an oily component, (d) a lipophilic surfactant, (e) a pigment, and (f) water can achieve superior makeup effects, good moist feeling, superior emulsion stability and pigment dispersibility.