| abstract |
A method of stabilizing foams of a foam cosmetic so that foams can be stably retained for a prolonged period of time and so that the foam cosmetic realizes a light use feeling when placed on hands and brings about a light and high spread use feeling when applied to the skin. In particular, a method of stabilizing foams of a foam cosmetic, characterized in that a polysaccharide consisting at least of glucose, fucose, glucuronic acid and rhamnose as constituent monosaccharides is contained in the foam cosmetic, the polysaccharide preferably containing products resulting from culturing of Alcaligenes latus strain B-16 in an amount of 0.01 to 0.5 wt.% (based on total quantity) in terms of dry solids. This method stabilizes the foams of a foam cosmetic and realizes the lightness and high spread of cosmetic when applied. |