| abstract |
A stable gelled composition is provided which can contain a large amount of electrolyte and which contains, as gelling agent, a polysaccharide alkyl ether formed from units containing at least two different monosaccharides, each unit containing at least one saturated alkyl ether group. The polysaccharide alkyl ether preferably has a molecular weight of greater than 200,000 and is in particular a guar gum alkyl ether having a degree of substitution of approximately 2 to 3, preferably about 2.5. The composition obtained can be used in the cosmetics and/or dermatological fields for the treatment and care of the skin, scalp, mucous membranes, nails and hair. |