OIL-IN-WATER EMULSION COMPRISING GELLAN AND A PARTICULAR SURFACTANT AND USES.

摘要

The invention concerns a solid oil-in-water emulsion comprising (i) an aqueous phase gelled with gellan, (ii) at least an oil and (iii) a surfactant system with an HLB not less than 7. Said composition can be used in stick or waterpact from and can constitute make-up products for the skin, mucous membranes and/or keratinous fibres. It does not cause stabbing effects when applied and or gnawing effect when drying. It further has a hardness providing easy disintegration of the product and good stick cohesion. Said composition may be applied directly on the skin or with a sponge and provides great freshness on application.