| abstract |
The present invention relates to isometric agglomerates of an essentially spherically shaped form, especially bath beads, and the cosmetic, therapeutic and hygienic use thereof. The invention is especially concerned with agglomerates on the basis of carriers of natural origin such as collagen, gelatine, starch, cellulose or urea, which comprise both lipids and vesicle forming agents as well as emulsifying components and optionally additives, without impairing the stability or activity thereof. The agglomerates when contacting water, especially in a bathing, will form liposomal mono- up to multi- layer structures thereby enabling an improved transport of active compounds. This will result in an improved balneological / or therapeutic action as well as a caring effect in the sense of a reconstruction of the skin barrier function. |