Cosmetic composition

Abstract

To provide a cosmetic composition that exhibits superior moisture retention and smooths the skin and hair without causing a sticky sensation.SOLUTION: A cosmetic composition comprises (A) at least one selected from olive oil, shea butter, Hippophae rhamnoides seed oil, peppermint oil, orange oil, or jasmine oil, and (B) at least one selected from Prunus yedoensis extract, artichoke extract, or rosemary extract, where the content of the component (A) is 0.001 to 10 mass%, and the content of the component (B) is 0.0001 to 0.2 mass% (based on solid content).SELECTED DRAWING: None

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition that has excellent moisturizing properties, is non-sticky, and leaves the skin and hair smooth. [Background technology]

[0002] In the past, in order to prevent dryness of the skin and hair, the application of many vegetable oils and vegetable extracts to cosmetics and the like has been considered. In particular, vegetable oils are known to have excellent moisturizing properties and have been widely used (Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2018-52848 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, when the vegetable oil of Patent Document 1 is blended into cosmetics, although it has moisturizing properties, it can feel sticky. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] As a result of intensive research into how to solve the above problems, the present inventors discovered that by containing (A) one or more selected from olive oil, shea butter, Hippophae rhamnoides seed oil, peppermint oil, orange oil, and jasmine oil, and (B) one or more selected from Somei-Yoshino cherry extract, artichoke extract, and rosemary extract, it is possible to achieve excellent moisturizing properties and smooth the skin and hair without a sticky feeling, thereby completing the present invention. Effect of the Invention

[0006] The present invention can provide a cosmetic composition that has excellent moisturizing properties, is non-sticky, and leaves the skin and hair smooth. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0007] The present invention will be described in detail below. Note that the units showing the contents are all mass % unless otherwise specified.

[0008] The present invention is a cosmetic composition comprising (A) one or more selected from olive oil, shea butter, Hippophae rhamnoides seed oil, peppermint oil, orange oil, and jasmine oil, and (B) one or more selected from Somei-Yoshino cherry extract, artichoke extract, and rosemary extract, wherein the content of component (A) is 0.001 to 10%, and the content of component (B) is 0.0001 to 0.2% (converted into solids content).

[0009] From the viewpoint of moisturizing properties and smoothness, the present invention contains (A) one or more oils selected from olive oil, shea butter, Hippophae rhamnoides seed oil, peppermint oil, orange oil and jasmine oil.

[0010] From the viewpoint of improving moisturizing properties and smoothness, the component (A) used in the present invention is preferably one or more selected from olive oil and shea butter.

[0011] The content of the component (A) used in the present invention is 0.001 to 10%, preferably 0.1 to 5%, and more preferably 0.5 to 3%. If the component (A) is less than 0.001%, moisturizing properties and smoothness cannot be obtained. If the component (A) is more than 10%, the skin feels sticky.

[0012] From the viewpoint of non-stickiness, the present invention contains (B) one or more extracts selected from among Somei-Yoshino cherry extract, artichoke extract, and rosemary extract.

[0013] The Somei-Yoshino cherry extract of the component (B) used in the present invention is an extract of the leaves, branches, bark or flowers of Somei-Yoshino cherry (scientific name: Prunus yedoensis) belonging to the Rosaceae family, and is obtained by extracting the leaves, branches, bark or flowers as they are or after drying with a solvent. There are no particular limitations on the part used, but leaves are preferred. Examples of the extraction solvent that can be used include water; lower alcohols such as ethanol; polyhydric alcohols such as propylene glycol and 1,3-butylene glycol; and hydrocarbons such as squalane. Examples of commercially available products include Sakura Extract B (manufactured by Ichimaru Pharcos Co., Ltd.), which is extracted from leaves.

[0014] The artichoke extract of the component (B) used in the present invention is an extract of the whole plant, leaves, roots, buds or flowers of artichoke (scientific name: Cynara scolymus) belonging to the Asteraceae family, and is extracted with a solvent from the whole plant, leaves, roots, buds or flowers as is or after drying. The part to be used is not particularly limited, but leaves are preferred. Examples of the extraction solvent that can be used include water; lower alcohols such as ethanol; polyhydric alcohols such as propylene glycol and 1,3-butylene glycol; and hydrocarbons such as squalane. Examples of commercially available products include Biobenefiti (manufactured by Ichimaru Pharcos Co., Ltd.), which is extracted from leaves.

[0015] The rosemary extract of the component (B) used in the present invention is an extract of the whole plant, leaves, stems or flowers of rosemary (scientific name: Rosmarinus officinalis) belonging to the Lamiaceae family, and is extracted with a solvent from the whole plant, leaves, stems or flowers as is or after drying. There are no particular limitations on the part used, but leaves are preferred. Examples of the extraction solvent that can be used include water; lower alcohols such as ethanol; polyhydric alcohols such as propylene glycol and 1,3-butylene glycol; and hydrocarbons such as squalane. Examples of commercially available products include Organic Rosemary Extract BG-50 (manufactured by Koei Kogyo Co., Ltd.), which is extracted from leaves.

[0016] From the viewpoint of improving smoothness, the component (B) used in the present invention is preferably Somei-Yoshino leaf extract.

[0017] The content of the (B) component used in the present invention is 0.0001 to 0.2% (solid content), preferably 0.0005 to 0.1% (solid content), and more preferably 0.001 to 0.05% (solid content). If the (B) component is less than 0.0001%, the product feels sticky. If the (B) component is more than 0.2%, smoothness is not obtained.

[0018] In addition to the above-mentioned components, the cosmetic composition of the present invention can contain, within the scope of the effects of the present invention, components typically used in cosmetics, such as surfactants, polymers, oily components other than component (A), higher alcohols, silicone oils, polyhydric alcohols, alcohols, pH adjusters, metal sequestering agents, UV absorbers, fragrances, antioxidants, preservatives, cooling agents, thickeners, vitamins, plant extracts other than component (B), protein hydrolysates, colorants, etc., and may contain one or more of these.

[0019] The cosmetic composition of the present invention may be in any form, and examples of such forms include various cosmetic preparations such as emulsions, creams, lotions, skin toners, packs, beauty essences, cleansers, and makeup cosmetics; and various forms of cosmetic preparations such as liquids, ointments, powders, granules, aerosols, patches, and poultices.

[0020] The cosmetic composition of the present invention can be applied to the skin or hair, and is particularly preferably applied to the skin. EXAMPLES

[0021] The present invention will be described in more detail below by way of examples, but the present invention is not limited to these examples.

[0022] In the evaluation tests shown in this specification, the components contained in the cosmetic composition and the results of various tests performed while changing their contents are shown below. Note that the units showing the contents of each component in the cosmetic composition are all % by mass, and these were prepared by conventional methods.

[0023] In the evaluation tests of Examples 1 to 23 and Comparative Examples 1 to 4 shown in the present specification, the "moisturizing properties," "non-stickiness," and "smoothness" on the skin were evaluated by the following methods.

[0024] "Moisturizing" Five panelists applied 0.2 g of the cosmetic composition, which had been adjusted to 20°C, to their inner arms under conditions of 20°C and 50% humidity, and then spread it with their hands over an area of ​​3 cm square. They then sensorily evaluated the moist feeling on a 5-point scale of 5 points (very good), 4 points (good), 3 points (slightly good), 2 points (slightly poor), and 1 point (poor). The average score of all panelists was then calculated, and judged according to the average score judging criteria below. (Average score criteria) 4.0 points or more: ◎ 3.5 or more and less than 4.0: Yes 3.0 or more and less than 3.5 points: △ Less than 3.0 points: ×

[0025] "Non-sticky" Five panelists applied 0.2 g of a cosmetic composition adjusted to 20°C to their inner arm under conditions of 20°C and 50% humidity, and then spread it with their hands to evaluate the lack of stickiness using a sensory test on a 5-point scale of 5 points (very good), 4 points (good), 3 points (slightly good), 2 points (slightly poor), and 1 point (poor). The average score of all panelists was then calculated, and the score was judged according to the average score judging criteria below. (Average score criteria) 4.0 points or more: ◎ 3.5 or more and less than 4.0: Yes 3.0 or more and less than 3.5 points: △ Less than 3.0 points: ×

[0026] "Smoothness" Five panelists applied 0.2 g of the cosmetic composition, which had been adjusted to 20°C, to the inner arm under conditions of 20°C and 50% humidity, and then spread it with their hands. They then sensorily evaluated the smoothness on a 5-point scale of 5 points (very good), 4 points (good), 3 points (slightly good), 2 points (slightly poor), and 1 point (poor). The average score of all panelists was then calculated, and the results were judged according to the average score judging criteria below. (Average score criteria) 4.0 points or more: ◎ 3.5 or more and less than 4.0: Yes 3.0 or more and less than 3.5 points: △ Less than 3.0 points: ×

[0027] [Table 1]

[0028] It was confirmed from Examples 1 to 12 shown in Table 1 that good results were obtained in terms of "moisture retention," "non-stickiness," and "smoothness."

[0029] [Table 2]

[0030] It was confirmed from Examples 13 to 20 shown in Table 2 that good results were obtained in terms of "moisture retention," "non-stickiness," and "smoothness."

[0031] Various tests were carried out using Examples 21 to 23, and it was confirmed that good results were obtained in terms of "moisture retention," "non-stickiness," and "smoothness."

[0032] Example 21 (Hand Cream) Element Content(%) (A) Olive oil 0.010 (A) Shea butter 0.010 (B) Yoshino cherry tree leaf extract (solid content equivalent) *1 0.010 Shea butter ethyl esters 0.010 Shea Butter Extract 0.010 Caprylic / capric triglyceride 3,000 Octyldodecyl myristate 3,000 Stearyl stearate 3.000 Cetanol 2.000 Stearyl alcohol 2.000 Stearic acid 0.900 Methylpolysiloxane 0.750 Methylphenylpolysiloxane 0.600 Sorbitan monostearate 1.100 Self-emulsifying glyceryl monostearate 1.200 Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate 2.300 Vaseline 2,000 Disodium edetate 0.040 Concentrated glycerin 3.000 1,3-Butylene glycol 7.000 Methyl parahydroxybenzoate 0.300 Carboxyvinyl polymer 0.150 Potassium hydroxide 0.080 Fragrance 1.000 Yellow 4 0.001 Red 106 0.001 Mixed plant extract *4 0.010 Red clover flower extract *5 0.010 White clover extract※6 0.010 Honeysuckle extract※7 0.010 Bilberry Leaf Extract*8 0.010 Rubus chamaeme Fruit Extract※9 0.010 Lavender flower extract *10 0.010 Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate 0.010 Purified water 66.448 Total 100.000

[0033] Example 22 (Body Milk) Element Content(%) (A) Olive oil 0.01 (A) Shea butter 0.01 (B) Yoshino cherry tree leaf extract (solid content equivalent) *1 0.01 Shea butter ethyl esters 0.01 Shea Butter Extract 0.01 Vaseline 3.00 Diglyceryl triisostearate 1.00 Glyceryl triethylhexanoate 1.00 Caprylic / capric triglyceride 1.00 Hydrogenated rapeseed oil alcohol 0.05 Lipophilic glyceryl monostearate 0.40 Sorbitan monoisostearate 0.20 Acrylic acid / alkyl methacrylate copolymer 0.15 (Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate / Beheneth-25) methacrylate crosspolymer 0.15 Xanthan gum 0.10 L-Arginine 0.15 Disodium edetate 0.05 Trimethylglycine 2.00 1,3-Butylene glycol 7.00 Methyl parahydroxybenzoate 0.30 Concentrated glycerin 15.00 Mixed plant extract *4 0.01 Red clover flower extract *5 0.01 White clover extract※6 0.01 Honeysuckle extract※7 0.01 Bilberry Leaf Extract*8 0.01 Rubus chamaebicus fruit extract※9 0.01 Lavender flower extract *10 0.01 Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate 0.01 Fragrance 0.40 Purified water 67.92 Total 100.00

[0034] Example 23 (Body lotion) Element Content(%) (A) Olive oil 0.01 (A) Hippophae rhamnoides seed oil 0.01 (B) Yoshino cherry tree leaf extract (solid content equivalent) *1 0.01 POE(24)POP(13)Decyltetradecyl ether 2.00 Propylene glycol 5.00 Ethanol 10.00 Trimethylglycine 2.00 1,3-Butylene glycol 2.00 Citric acid 0.12 Sodium citrate 0.10 Disodium edetate 0.01 Sodium benzoate 0.40 Mixed plant extract *4 0.01 Red clover flower extract *5 0.01 White clover extract※6 0.01 Honeysuckle extract※7 0.01 Bilberry Leaf Extract*8 0.01 Rubus chamaebicus fruit extract※9 0.01 Lavender flower extract *10 0.01 Fragrance 1.00 Purified water 77.27 Total 100.00

[0035] In the evaluation tests shown in this specification, it was confirmed that good results could be obtained by using Examples 24 and 25 to evaluate the "moisturizing properties," "non-stickiness," and "smoothness" of hair in the same manner as in the evaluation tests for skin, as described below.

[0036] Five panelists took 1 g of the cosmetic composition, which had been adjusted to 20°C, in their hands under conditions of 20°C and 50% humidity, and applied it to half a head of hair. They then sensorily evaluated the "moisturizing feeling," "non-stickiness," and "smoothness" on a 5-point scale of 5 points (very good), 4 points (good), 3 points (slightly good), 2 points (slightly poor), and 1 point (poor). They then calculated the average score of all panelists and judged the results according to the average score judging criteria below. (Average score criteria) 4.0 points or more: ◎ 3.5 or more and less than 4.0: Yes 3.0 or more and less than 3.5 points: △ Less than 3.0 points: ×

[0037] Example 24 (Hair Oil) Element Content(%) (A) Olive oil 0.010 (B) Yoshino cherry tree leaf extract (solid content equivalent) *1 0.010 Absolute ethanol 17.500 Caprylic / capric triglyceride 0.100 Polyoxyethylene alkyl (12-14) ether (3E.O.) 0.003 d-δ-tocopherol 0.020 Mixed plant extract *4 0.010 Red clover flower extract *5 0.010 White clover extract※6 0.010 Honeysuckle extract※7 0.010 Bilberry Leaf Extract*8 0.010 Rubus chamaeme Fruit Extract※9 0.010 Lavender flower extract *10 0.010 Phenoxyethanol 0.001 Purified water 0.017 Fragrance 0.650 Methylheptyl laurate 81.619 Total 100.000

[0038] Example 25 (Hair Balm) Element Content(%) (A) Olive oil 0.010 (B) Yoshino cherry tree leaf extract (solid content equivalent) *1 0.010 Glyceryl Tristearate 10,000 Decaglyceryl pentastearate 0.800 Sunflower Seed Wax 3.800 Candelilla Wax 0.695 Rice bran wax 0.160 Dilinoleic acid di(phytosteryl / isostearyl / cetyl / Stearyl / Behenyl) 23.980 Caprylic / capric triglyceride 19.099 Methylheptyl palmitate 10,000 d-δ-tocopherol 0.020 Paraffin 0.140 Phenoxyethanol 0.001 1,3-Butylene glycol 0.001 Mixed plant extract *4 0.010 Red clover flower extract *5 0.010 White clover extract※6 0.010 Honeysuckle extract※7 0.010 Bilberry Leaf Extract*8 0.010 Rubus chamaeme Fruit Extract※9 0.010 Lavender flower extract *10 0.010 Polyoxyethylene alkyl (12-14) ether (3E.O.) 0.003 Fragrance 0.550 Purified water 0.001 Octyldodecyl myristate 30.660 Total 100.000

[0039] The following commercially available products were used as the components contained in Examples 1 to 25 and Comparative Examples 1 to 4 in this specification. *1: Sakura Extract B (manufactured by Ichimaru Pharcos Co., Ltd.) *2: Biobenefiti (manufactured by Ichimaru Pharcos Co., Ltd.) *3: Organic rosemary extract BG-50 (manufactured by Koei Kogyo Co., Ltd.) *4: Mixed plant extract (4) (manufactured by Koei Kogyo Co., Ltd.) (Ingredients: Arnica flower extract, Cucumber fruit extract, Hedera helix leaf / stem extract, Elderberry flower extract, Mallow flower extract, Parietaria officinalis extract, 1,3-butylene glycol, purified water) *5: Organic Red Clover Extract BG-50 (manufactured by Koei Kogyo Co., Ltd.) *6: Hapicro (manufactured by Ichimaru Falcos Co., Ltd.) *7: HONEYSUCKLE HYDROGLYCERIN EXTRACT (manufactured by BERKEM) *8: Ecofarm Bilberry Leaf E (manufactured by Ichimaru Pharcos Co., Ltd.) *9: CLOUDBERRY BIOGREEN (SB) (400124) (manufactured by GREENTECH SA) *10: Falcolex Lavender (manufactured by Ichimaru Falcos Co., Ltd.) [Industrial Applicability]

[0040] The present invention can provide a cosmetic composition that has excellent moisturizing properties, is non-sticky, and leaves the skin and hair smooth.

Claims

1. A cosmetic composition comprising (A) one or more selected from olive oil, shea butter, Hippophae rhamnoides seed oil, peppermint oil, orange oil, and jasmine oil, and (B) one or more selected from Somei-Yoshino extract, artichoke extract, and rosemary extract, wherein the content of component (A) is 0.001 to 10 mass %, and the content of component (B) is 0.0001 to 0.2 mass % (solid content equivalent).

2. 2. The cosmetic composition according to claim 1, wherein the component (B) is Somei-Yoshino leaf extract.

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