Non-sticky cosmetic moisturizer for skin and hair
View Patent ↗A non-sticky moisturizing cosmetic composition containing a relatively high level of a humectant, such as glycerol or sorbitol, and a polymeric wetting agent.
1. A cosmetic non-sticky moisturizer for skin and hair consisting essentially of:
(a) about 10% to about 90% by weight of the composition of a polyhydric alcohol humectant;
(b) about 0.01% to about 10% of a polymeric wetting agent which forms a uniform film in a Wetting Test selected from the group consisting of:
(b1) an amphipathic block copolymer;
(b2) a polymer containing a hydrophilic backbone modified with hydrophobic groups; and
(b3) mixtures thereof;
(c) an elastomer and a volatile silicone oil;
(d) a cosmetically acceptable vehicle.
2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition further optionally includes a fluid oil.
3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition further optionally includes a crystalline fatty acid.
4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the polymeric wetting agent is (b2) a polymer containing a hydrophilic backbone modified with hydrophobic groups.
5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition further optionally includes an oil.