摘要 |
PURPOSE:To obtain a skin beautifying cosmetic exhibiting excellent synergistic effect on the elimination or prevention of melanism or pigmentation of skin with ultraviolet ray, by compounding a specific unsaturated fatty acid (derivative) and an ultraviolet absorbing agent and/or ultraviolet scattering agent. CONSTITUTION:The cosmetic contains (A) a compound selected from a 18-22C fatty acid containing >=2 unsaturated bonds in a molecular structure (e.g. linoleic acid or arachidonic acid), its salt and its ester with monohydric or dihydric alcohol and (B) an ultraviolet absorbing agent (e.g. urocanic acid or salicylic acid) and/or an ultraviolet scattering agent (e.g. titanium oxide or zinc oxide). The amounts of the components A and B in the whole cosmetic are 0.1-10wt.% and 0.05-10wt.%, respectively. |