Sebum secretion accelerator

摘要

Sebum secretion accelerator composition comprising a cholesteryl ester of a branched fatty acid represented by the formula (I): <IMAGE> (I) in which R represents a saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon group having from 11 to 23 carbon atoms and at least one alkyl substituent at a position between the carboxyl bond and the center of the main chain. The cholesteryl ester should be contained not smaller than 25 wt % of the total composition. The composition according to the invention promotes sebum secretion, and is effective in keeping healthy and beautiful skin. The composition is further advantageous in that it can be readily formed into various types of cosmetics such as lotions, creams and ointments.