Patent ID: 6316010
Filing Date: 2001-11-13
Classification: A61K,A61Q

Abstract:
Cosmetic composition for topical application to the skin comprising a water-in-oil emulsion comprising at least one aqueous phase and at least one oil phase wherein said aqueous phase comprisesa) a hydroxyalkyl cyclodextrin,b) salicylic acid or a salicylic acid derivative that is a 2,3 or 4-OR substituted benzoic acid compound having the formula ##STR6##wherein R is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyls and C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 acyls and wherein said salicylic acid or salicylic acid derivative is solubilized in said aqueous phase, andc) waterwherein said cosmetic composition is a foundation product.