| abstract |
The present invention relates to a composition for topical application in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion, characterized in that it contains (1) an emulsifying system containing at least one silicone surfactant with a molecular weight greater than or equal to 10,000, at least one nonionic co-surfactant and at least one anionic co-surfactant, and (2) at least one monohydric alcohol having 2 to 6 carbon atoms, and that the oils of the oil phase are soluble in the monohydric alcohol.n n n These compositions are fine emulsions and they have good stability and good cosmetic properties. They can be used in many cosmetic and dermatological applications. |