| abstract |
A skin care composition in the form of an oil-in-water dispersion which comprises a silicone gum having a molecular weight of from about 200,000 to about 4,000,000 and wherein the composition additionally incorporates a fatty acid ester emulsifier based on a mixture of sorbitan fatty acid ester and sucrose fatty acid ester. The composition provides improved moisturization, skin feel and skin care benefits and reduced greasiness, together with excellent rub-in and absorption characteristics. |