摘要 |
A cosmetic product comprising, in one or more cosmetic components each comprising a cosmetic base: a zinc powder and/or a copper powder; and an organic acid, wherein the zinc powder and/or copper powder are encapsulated with a hydrophobic encapsulation which prevents the organic acid coming into contact with the zinc powder and/or copper powder. The hydrophobic encapsulation may be formed of a brittle waxy solid. The brittle waxy solid may have stearyl palmitate as a major ingredient. The organic acid may be selected from 10-hydroxydecanoic acid, acetyl salicyclic acid, alpha-hydroxy acid, glycolic acid, succinic acid, lactic acid, ferulic acid and hyaluronic acid. A method of applying the cosmetic product and a method of improving the cosmetic appearance of skin using the cosmetic product is is also provided. |