abstract |
A cosmetic skin care composition, comprising: (i) a beneficial cosmetic ingredient chosen from the group consisting of retinol, retinoic acid, retinal, C2-C5 retinolic ester and mixtures thereof; (ii) gluconolactone and / or glucarolactone in an amount between about 3% and 12% by weight, based on the weight of the composition; and, (iii) a vehicle acceptable for cosmetic use. |