Patent ID: 6309657
Filing Date: 2001-10-30
Classification: A61K,A61Q,Y10S

Abstract:
A cosmetic composition containing cylindrical crystalline vitamin B.sub.3 compounds, and which provides improved skin feel, said composition comprising:a) from about 0.01% about 50%, by weight, of cylindrical crystalline vitamin B.sub.3 compound particles having a particle size distribution such that at least about 70% of the crystalline particles, present in said composition, have a height to width ratio greater than 1; andb) from about 1% to about 90%, by weight, of an emollient component;c) from about 1% to about 90%, by weight, of a solidifying agent; andd) from about 1% to about 90%, on an anhydrous basis, of a color;wherein the composition is substantially free of polar solvents and wherein the vitamin B.sub.3 compound is selected from the group consisting of tocopherol nicotinate, niacinamide, and mixtures thereof.