摘要 |
A cosmetic emulsion suitable for topical application to human skin or hair comprises in addition to water: i. from 2 to 95% by weight of a polyol fatty acid polyester, the polyol having at least 4 free hydroxyl groups, at least 60% of which are then esterified with one or more fatty acids having from 8 to 22 carbon atoms; ii. from 1 to 20% by weight of an emulsifier; the emulsion having an aqueous phase which forms from 4 to 97% by volume, and a non-aqueous phase which forms from 3 to 96% by volume; provided that when the emulsion is an oil-in-water emulsion, the emulsion is substantially free from an emulsifier having an HLB value of <6. |