| abstract |
Water-in-oil emulsion comprises: (1) at least one alkyl polyglycoside with HLB (hydrophilic/lipophilic balance) below 7 (preferably up to 5); and (2) at least one volatile oil. The amount of alkyl polyglycoside(s) is 0.1-10 wt.% (per active matter) and the content of oil phase is 5-50 wt.%, per total wt. of emulsion. Alkyl polyglycoside can be used in mixture with 14-24C branched and/or unsaturated fatty alcohol, used in amount 60-90 wt.% of alkyl polyglycoside/fatty alcohol mixture. Emulsion preferably also contains at least one filler, in amount 0.01-15 wt.% per total wt. of emulsion, and constitutes cosmetic composition. Independent claims are also included for: (1) the use of emulsion as claimed in cosmetics, for treatment, protection, care, make-up removal and/or cleaning of skin, lips and/or hair, and/or for make-up of skin and/or lips; (2) process of cosmetic treatment of skin, hair and/or lips, comprising application of emulsion as claimed; and (3) use of emulsion as claimed in preparation of cosmetic composition for treating dry and/or sensitive skin and dry lips. |