| abstract |
Cosmetic stick consists of a water-in-oil emulsion contg., by wt., (a) 1-50 (10-20)% water, (b) a gel contg. 1-10(5-7)% of at least one polyhydroxy cpd. consisting of glycerol, mannitol, dulcitol or a carbohydrate, and 1-5(2-3)% of at least one non-ionic surfactant, consisting of an oleate or oleyl ether of a polyhydric alcohol, and (c) >=20% cosmetic substrate. The stick can be a lip-stick, lip salves, skin care cosmetic, etc. The stick has improved moisture retaining and wetting props., spreadability, gloss, resistance to mould, softness and strength. |