| abstract |
A cosmetic composition in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion comprising: discontinuous aqueous phase comprising an aqueous or hydroalcoholic solution of acidic active ingredient for skin care; continuous oil phase; and pigment that has been coated with an organosilicon component selected from a polyorganosiloxane and a silane, and mixtures thereof; further characterized in that the aqueous phase has a pH of less than about 6, and the coated pigment has a hydrogen potential of less than about 2.0 ml H2 / g of coated pigment; The compositions of the invention provide benefits in terms of reducing the generation of hydrogen gas and improving the stability of the product. |