| abstract |
Cosmetic compositions containing in an aqueous medium an alkylgalactoside uronate and a non-ionic alkylpolyglycoside and/or polyglycerol type surface-active agents and their use in the treatment or washing of keratinous materials. The alkylgalactoside uronate is based on formula (I): R1 is a C8-C22 alkyl; R is (i) or (ii) with the carbon carrying the hydroxyl groups being linked to the endocyclic oxygen atom; R2 is hydrogen, an alkaline metal, an alkaline-earth metal or a quaternary ammonium group. |