| abstract |
A temperature-stable cosmetic composition including a polyamide resin, a solvent for the polyamide resin, and a gelling agent selected from the group consisting of N-acyl amino acid amides, N-acyl amino acid esters, and mixtures thereof, is disclosed. A composition of the invention can be made translucent or transparent, need not require specialized packaging and containers, is not subject to hardening caused by evaporation of volatile alcohols, is temperature-stable over a period of several weeks, and exhibits excellent esthetic and functional properties, including sensory properties, for consumer acceptance. |