HIGH INTERNAL PHASE WATER-IN-OIL EMULSIONS AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING SAME

摘要

A high internal phase water-in-oil emulsion comprises a water soluble amino acid or a salt thereof; water; a branched chain non-polar oil; and a liquid emulsifier having an HLB value of from 1 to 7. The aqueous phase including the amino acid and a salt thereof and water will comprise from 75 to 98% by volume of the emulsion, and the oily phase including the oil and emulsifier will comprise from 2 to 25% by volume of the emulsion. The emulsions find utility particularly in cosmetics and toiletries products and in pharmaceuticals.