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(57) Abstract: [PROBLEMS] To obtain a massage cosmetic having a warm feeling, an excellent massage effect such as blood circulation promotion and a skin cleansing effect, and a small temperature dependence of viscosity and excellent stability. SOLUTION: The method comprises silica gel, polyethylene glycol having an average molecular weight of 4000 or more, and polyhydric alcohol having a hydroxyl group of 4 or less and a molecular weight of 200 or less, A massage cosmetic is formed by a gel having a thixotropic property containing substantially no water. The silica gel content is preferably 1.0 to 10% by weight, and the polyethylene glycol content is preferably 0.001 to 10% by weight. Furthermore, particles having a particle diameter of 0.05 to 2.00 mm, which are made of one kind or two or more kinds of alkali metal salts and alkaline earth metal salts, may be blended. |