abstract |
An N-tris(hydroxymethyl)methyl-fatty acid amide of formula (I):n where R 1 is a branched alkyl group containing 4 to 27 carbon atoms, and a method for producing the fatty acid amide are disclosed. A cosmetic composition containing the novel amide and other amides, and a method of moisturizing a cosmetic composition using the novel amide and other amides are also disclosed. |