| abstract |
It relates to a cosmetic composition in the form of a transparent or semi-transparent gel, comprising (a) an oil phase; (b) a surfactant portion comprising a first non-ionic surfactant and a second non-ionic surfactant; (c) an aqueous phase; and (d) at least one C2-C6 polyol; wherein the first nonionic surfactant comprises at least one alkyl polyglucoside and the second nonionic surfactant comprises at least one having the following general formula (I) or (II) : R (X)nOR' (I) wherein, R represents a linear or branched C8-C30 alkyl group or C8-C30 alkenyl group; X represents -OCH2CH2-or -OCH2-CHCH3-; n represents an integer from 2 to 100; and R' represents H, or a linear or branched C8-C30 alkyl group or C8-C30 alkenyl group; (II) wherein, the sum of x+y+z represents an integer from 2 to 100; and R1, R2, and R3, are the same or different and are each independently represents OH, or a linear or branched C8-C30 fatty acid ester group, with the proviso that at least one of R1, R2 and R3 is not OH. It also relates to a method for preparing the cosmetic composition and the use thereof. The cosmetic composition has high oil content, superior stability and desirable cleansing efficacy. |