| abstract |
In one embodiment, the present invention provides a personal care composition comprising (i) a compound of formula (1) at a concentration of 0.0001 to 20 wt% based on the weight of the composition: wherein R is selected from the group consisting of conjugated C15-C23- dienes, hydroxylated monounsaturated C15-C23 alkenes and hydroxylated C15-C23 alkanes; R1 is selected from the group consisting of H, C1-C4 alkyl, -CH2OH, -CH2 (CH3) -OH, - [CH2] 4-NH2, -CH2-CO2H, - [CH2] 2-CO2H, and; R3 is —CO2H, —CH2CO2H; -CH2CH2CO2H; and (ii) a cosmetically acceptable carrier. |