| abstract |
PURPOSE:A stable cosmetic having improved beautifying action and improving action on chapped skin, using a 2-hydroxybenzophenone compound as an ultraviolet light absorber, containing kojic acid and/or its salt. CONSTITUTION:A cosmetic, especially beautifying cosmetic, containing kojic acid and/or its salt (0.01-15wt% based on blended components) and one or more 2-hydroxybenzophenone compounds (e.g., 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone, 2,2',4,4'-tetrahydroxybenzophenone, etc.,) shown by the formula (A-E are H, 1-8C acyl, 1-18C alkyl, 1-2C alkoxy, OH, sulfonic group, sulfonate or carboxyl group) (0.01-25wt% based on blended components). Further addition of a water-soluble substance to the cosmetic shows preferable skin adjusting effect. |