| abstract |
PURPOSE:To provide a cosmetic containing fused silica spheres having a specific particle size as an active component, spreadable smoothly and easily on the skin, free from the dermatic physiological problems such as removal of the sebum, dehydration, etc., giving durable make-up, and formable to a molded article having high strength. CONSTITUTION:Fused silica spheres having the maximum particle diameter of <=44mum and containing 0.05-10wt% particles having diameter of <=1mum, are used as the active component of the objective cosmetic. It can be used in the preparation of a make-up cosmetic such as pressed powder (solid face powder), stick foundation, etc., by melting the above active component with various materials such as liquid paraffin, lanolin, sorbitan fatty acid ester, preservative, perfumery, etc., and pressing the molten mixture with a mold. The amount of the fused silica particle in the cosmetic is usually 1-50wt%. |