| abstract |
A water based, viscoelastic composition for use in cosmetic formulations comprising, (a) a mixture of sodium hyalfractions having different molecular weights, (b) protein which is derived from the natural material from which the hyaluronate is obtained, and (c) water. Also disclosed are cosmetic formulations comprising about 0.05-5.0% of the above composition together with an emollient, a sugar alcohol, a neutral or anionic polysaccharide, a preservative, bacteriostatic and fungistatic substance which does not react with or degrade hyaluronic acid, and water. |