| abstract |
The present invention relates to a water-in-oil emulsified composition containing a sphingosine represented by the following formula ( 1 ): n n n(R 1 represents a hydrocarbon group optionally having a substituent; Y represents methylene, methine or O; X 1 , X 2 and X 3 each represent H, OH or acetoxy group; X 4 represents H, acetyl group or the like; R 2 , R 3 each represents H, OH or the like; R represents H, amidino group or the like; and a stands for 2 or 3 ), n (B) a C 6-30 fatty acid, and (C) an oil component. This water-in-oil emulsified composition has excellent stability and provides a good feeling to skin upon use. |