| abstract |
The present invention provides a composition having an excellent free radical scavenging effect and excellent in irritation, feeling of use (stickiness, emollient, spreadability), odor, and storage stability (emulsification stability, coloring stability). (A) Certain cyclic hydroxy acids, ie, shikimic acid, ethyl gallate, propyl gallate, ethyl hexyl gallate, dodecyl gallate, stearyl gallate, linoleyl gallate, epigallocatechin gallate, glucosyl pentagallate and the like and derivatives thereof ( B) A composition comprising a sterol ester. [Selection figure] None |