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COSMETIC COMPOSITION ABSTRACT Compositions containing an ester of nicotinic acid and a cosmetically acceptable surfactant are provided. These compositions, when applied topically to the human body produce a response such as a sensory or therapeutic response, for example a tingling or warming sensation or an increase in blood flow, which persists after the composition is rinsed from the body. The compositions are particularly suitable for application to the hair and/or scalp where they may encourage hair growth. Compositions for application to the hair and/or scalp preferably additionally comprise hair benefit agents such as hair growth promoters. |