Patent ID: 8557263
Filing Date: 2013-10-15
Classification: A61K,A61Q

Abstract:
1. A cosmetic composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion comprising: an aqueous phase; an oil phase comprising a water-in-oil emulsifier, wherein the water-in-oil emulsifier comprises a polyether modified silicone crosspolymer and the water-in-oil emulsifier is at a concentration, by weight, of about 0.01% to about 6%, based upon weight of the composition, wherein the oil phase further comprises PEG-10 dimethicone, dimethicone, an emollient, propylene carbonate, and an active ingredient; and an oil stabilizing component including one or both of an amphiphilic compound or a surfactant having an HLB of 13 or greater added to the aqueous phase, wherein the oil stabilizing component is at a concentration, by weight, of about 0.01% to about 1.0%, based upon weight of the composition; wherein the oil-in-water emulsion has an increased water load relative to water-in-oil emulsions without having an increased viscosity.