Composition

Abstract

To provide a composition excellent in lack of stickiness and moisture retention feeling.SOLUTION: There is provided a composition which comprises the following components (A) to (C): (A) tranexamic acid or its salt, (B) niacinamide and (C) at least one cosmetic component selected from the group consisting of a leguminous plant or its extract, an Asteraceae plant or its extract, an Umbelliferae plant or its extract, a Theaceae plant or its extract, a Miscanthus plant or its extract, a Myrtaceae plant or its extract, a rutaceous plant or its extract, a buttercup plant or its extract, a labiate plant or its extract, an Osmanthus plant or its extract, a royal jelly extract, honey, sodium pyrosulfite and a cordyceps extract.SELECTED DRAWING: None

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a composition.

Background Art

[0002] The skin develops spots, wrinkles, sagging, pigmentation, etc. due to internal factors such as aging and stress, and external factors such as ultraviolet rays and dry air. Among these, morphological changes such as wrinkles and sagging greatly affect the appearance impression, and many people hope for improvement. Many drugs have been proposed to prevent and improve these wrinkles and sagging. Among these, niacinamide is known to be highly safe, and cosmetics containing it have been developed. For example, a skin anti-aging cosmetic containing nicotinamide and at least one selected from the group consisting of urea and an α-hydroxycarboxylic acid compound having 2 to 28 carbon atoms is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] On the other hand, tranexamic acid is known to have an anti-inflammatory effect and may be used for the purpose of obtaining a whitening effect. In recent years, tranexamic acid and its derivatives have been known to be used as wrinkle improvers. For example, a technique is known that provides a wrinkle-improving composition having a more excellent wrinkle-improving effect when an aminocarboxylic acid derivative having a specific structure and its acid addition salt are used in combination with tranexamic acid and its derivatives (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] Conventionally used niacinamide and tranexamic acid are excellent in moisturizing effect, and when used in combination, a high moisturizing effect is expected. However, they may be inferior in usability such as stickiness. Furthermore, for beauty ingredients other than niacinamide and tranexamic acid, such as plant extracts, stickiness peculiar to them may occur when applied to formulations.

[0006] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to develop a composition that has a moisturizing effect and excellent usability without stickiness.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] In view of such circumstances, as a result of intensive studies, the present inventor searched for a material that maintains or further enhances the moisturizing effect and is non-sticky for a composition containing niacinamide and tranexamic acid. In the studies of the present inventor, by using a specific beauty ingredient that has conventionally been considered sticky in a composition containing niacinamide and tranexamic acid, surprisingly, a non-sticky composition can be obtained without impairing its moisturizing effect, and the present invention has been completed.

[0008] That is, the present invention relates to a composition containing the following components (A) to (C); (A) Tranexamic acid or a salt thereof (B) Niacinamide (C) At least one beauty ingredient selected from the group consisting of a leguminous plant or its extract, a compositae plant or its extract, an umbelliferae plant or its extract, a camellia plant or its extract, a paulownia plant or its extract, a rosaceae plant or its extract, a rutaceae plant or its extract, a ranunculaceae plant or its extract, a labiatae plant or its extract, a cruciferae plant or its extract, royal jelly extract, honey, sodium pyrosulfite, and cordyceps extract It relates to a composition containing.

[0009] Further, the composition according to the above description, wherein the component (C) is at least one selected from the group consisting of a plant of the genus Clara in the legume family or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Glycyrrhiza in the legume family or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Rabbit Chrysanthemum in the Asteraceae family or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Shika Chrysanthemum in the Asteraceae family or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Sawtooth Sowthistle in the Asteraceae family or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Carrot in the Apiaceae family or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Camellia in the Theaceae family or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Aloe in the Aloeaceae family or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Eucalyptus in the Myrtaceae family or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Citrus in the Rutaceae family or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Oren in the Ranunculaceae family or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Mannenro in the Lamiaceae family or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Olive in the Oleaceae family or an extract thereof, royal jelly extract, honey, sodium pyrosulfite, and cordyceps extract.

[0010] Further, the composition according to the above description, wherein the component (C) is at least one selected from the group consisting of a plant of the genus Clara in the legume family or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Glycyrrhiza in the legume family or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Rabbit Chrysanthemum in the Asteraceae family or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Shika Chrysanthemum in the Asteraceae family or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Sawtooth Sowthistle in the Asteraceae family or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Carrot in the Apiaceae family or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Camellia in the Theaceae family or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Aloe in the Aloeaceae family or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Eucalyptus in the Myrtaceae family or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Citrus in the Rutaceae family or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Oren in the Ranunculaceae family or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Mannenro in the Lamiaceae family or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Olive in the Oleaceae family or an extract thereof.

[0011] Further, the composition according to the above description, wherein the component (C) is at least one selected from the group consisting of royal jelly extract, honey, sodium pyrosulfite, and cordyceps extract.

[0012] Further, the composition according to the above description, wherein the content of the component (C) is 0.0001 to 0.01% by mass in the composition.

[0013] Also, it relates to the composition described above, wherein the content mass ratio of the component (A) and the component (B) is (A) / (B)=0.01 to 20.

[0014] Also, it relates to the composition described above, wherein the content mass ratio of the component (B) and the component (C) is (B) / (C)=10 to 10,000.

[0015] Furthermore, it relates to the composition described above, which contains the component (D) a polyhydric alcohol having 5 to 12 carbon atoms.

[0016] Also, it relates to the composition described above, wherein the component (D) is at least one polyhydric alcohol selected from the group consisting of dipropylene glycol, tripropylene glycol, 1,2-pentanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, and 1,2-octanediol.

[0017] Also, it relates to an external preparation for skin or a cosmetic containing the composition described above.

[0018] Furthermore, the present invention relates to an agent for improving stickiness, which is based on at least one beauty component selected from the group consisting of the component (C) a leguminous plant or its extract, a compositae plant or its extract, an umbelliferae plant or its extract, a camellia plant or its extract, a paulownia plant or its extract, a solanaceae plant or its extract, a rutaceae plant or its extract, a ranunculaceae plant or its extract, a labiatae plant or its extract, a cruciferae plant or its extract, royal jelly extract, honey, sodium pyrosulfite, and cordyceps extract, in a composition containing the component (A) tranexamic acid or its salt and the component (B) niacinamide.

[0019] Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for improving stickiness by at least one beauty component selected from the group consisting of component (C) leguminous plants or their extracts, compositae plants or their extracts, umbelliferous plants or their extracts, camellia plants or their extracts, euonymus plants or their extracts, rutaceae plants or their extracts, citrus plants or their extracts, ranunculaceae plants or their extracts, labiatae plants or their extracts, cruciferae plants or their extracts, royal jelly extract, honey, sodium pyrosulfite, and cordyceps sinensis extract, in a composition containing component (A) tranexamic acid or its salt and component (B) niacinamide.

Advantages of the Invention

[0020] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a composition that has a moisturizing feeling and the persistence of the moisturizing feeling without stickiness.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0021] Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail. In this specification, "~" means a range including the numerical values before and after it.

[0022] Component (A) tranexamic acid or its salt in the present invention is a kind of amino acid represented by the chemical name: trans-4-(aminomethyl)cyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid. In the present invention, it can be used in a salt state, and can be a salt of an inorganic base such as a sodium salt or a potassium salt, or a salt of an organic base such as triethanolamine or lysine.

[0023] The content of component (A) in the present invention is not particularly limited, but the lower limit is preferably 0.01% by mass (hereinafter simply abbreviated as "%") or more, more preferably 0.1% or more, and even more preferably 1% or more. Also, the upper limit is preferably 10% or less, more preferably 7% or less, and even more preferably 5% or less. Within this range, it is more preferable because it is more excellent in terms of moisturizing feeling and non-stickiness.

[0024] Component (B) niacinamide in the present invention (also known as nicotinamide) is also called vitamin B3 and is a coenzyme deeply involved in various biochemical reactions in the living body such as energy metabolism and oxidation-reduction. It is said to have the effects of maintaining the skin and mucous membranes normally and promoting blood flow, and it is known that symptoms such as "pellagra (dermatitis, gastrointestinal disorders, neuropathy, etc.)" occur when it is lacking. In addition, niacinamide is water-soluble; stable to heat, acid, alkali or light; and has high safety; etc., so it is a component formulated in cosmetics and topical skin preparations in expectation of improving the skin.

[0025] The niacinamide used in the present invention may be produced using a known production method, and can also be obtained as a raw material for foods, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, etc. or as a chemical or reagent.

[0026] The content of component (B) in the present invention is not particularly limited, but the lower limit is preferably 0.01% or more, more preferably 0.1% or more, and even more preferably 1% or more. Also, as the upper limit, 10% or less is preferable, 7% or less is more preferable, and 5% or less is even more preferable. Within this range, it is more preferable because it is more excellent in the sense of moisture retention and non-greasiness.

[0027] In the present invention, although it is obtained by appropriately containing the above-mentioned component (A) and component (B), it is more preferable because it is more excellent in the sense of moisture retention and non-greasiness by specifying the mass ratio contained. Such a mass ratio is not particularly limited, and the lower limit of the mass ratio (A) / (B) of the content of component (A) and component (B) is preferably 0.01 or more, more preferably 0.05 or more, and even more preferably 0.1 or more. Also, the upper limit is preferably 20 or less, more preferably 15 or less, and even more preferably 10 or less.

[0028] Component (C) in the present invention is a beauty component selected from at least one or more of leguminous plants or their extracts, asteraceae plants or their extracts, umbelliferae plants or their extracts, camellia plants or their extracts, paulownia plants or their extracts, myrtaceae plants or their extracts, rutaceae plants or their extracts, ranunculaceae plants or their extracts, lamiaceae plants or their extracts, phrymaceae plants or their extracts, royal jelly extract, honey, sodium pyrosulfite, and cordyceps extract. Details will be described below. The plant or its extract includes the plant or its related species.

[0029] The component (C) leguminous plant or its extract in the present invention is not particularly limited as long as it is a plant belonging to the Fabaceae family or its extract and can be used. For example, plants of the Sophora genus or their extracts, plants of the Pisum genus or their extracts, plants of the Lupinus genus or their extracts, plants of the Pueraria genus or their extracts, plants of the Glycyrrhiza genus or their extracts, etc. can be mentioned. Examples of plants of the Sophora genus include Sophora flavescens. Examples of plants of the Pisum genus include Pisum sativum L. Examples of plants of the Lupinus genus include Lupinus albus. Examples of plants of the Pueraria genus include Pueraria montana var. lobata. Examples of plants of the Glycyrrhiza genus include Glycyrrhiza glabra. Among these, from the viewpoints of moisturizing feeling and non-stickiness, plants of the Sophora genus or their extracts, and plants of the Glycyrrhiza genus or their extracts are preferred. In particular, it is more preferable to combine the extract of Sophora flavescens of the Sophora genus of the leguminous family and / or the extract of Glycyrrhiza glabra of the Glycyrrhiza genus of the leguminous family with component (A) tranexamic acid or its salt and (B) niacinamide, because it is more excellent in terms of moisturizing feeling, its persistence, and non-stickiness.

[0030] Component (C) in the present invention, the Asteraceae plant or its extract, can be used without particular limitation as long as it is a plant belonging to the Asteraceae family or its extract. For example, plants of the genus Arnica (synonym: Arnica) or their extracts, plants of the genus Matricaria or their extracts, plants of the genus Achillea or their extracts, plants of the genus Arctium or their extracts, plants of the genus Calendula or their extracts, plants of the genus Centaurea or their extracts, etc. can be mentioned. Examples of plants of the genus Arnica include Arnica unalascensis var. tschonoskyi. Examples of plants of the genus Matricaria include Matricaria recutita. Examples of plants of the genus Achillea include Achillea millefolium. Examples of plants of the genus Arctium include Arctium lappa L. Examples of plants of the genus Calendula include Calendula officinalis. Examples of plants of the genus Centaurea include Centaurea cyanus. Among these, from the viewpoints of moisturizing feeling and non-stickiness, plants of the genus Arnica (synonym: Arnica) or their extracts, plants of the genus Matricaria or their extracts, and plants of the genus Achillea or their extracts are preferable. In particular, it is more preferable to use a combination of one or more selected from the group consisting of extract of Arnica unalascensis var. tschonoskyi of the genus Arnica of the Asteraceae family, extract of Matricaria recutita of the genus Matricaria of the Asteraceae family, and Achillea millefolium of the genus Achillea of the Asteraceae family in component (A) tranexamic acid or its salt, and (B) niacinamide, because it is more excellent in terms of moisturizing feeling, its persistence, and non-stickiness.

[0031] Component (C), the Umbelliferae plant or its extract in the present invention can be used without particular limitation as long as it is a plant belonging to the Umbelliferae (Apiaceae) or its extract. For example, plants of the genus Centella or their extracts, plants of the genus Angelica or their extracts, plants of the genus Daucus or their extracts, etc. can be mentioned. Examples of plants of the genus Centella include Centella asiatica. Examples of plants of the genus Angelica include Angelica keiskei. Examples of plants of the genus Daucus include Daucus carota subsp. sativus. Among these, from the viewpoints of moisturizing feeling and non-stickiness, plants of the genus Daucus or their extracts are preferable. In particular, it is more preferable to use a combination of component (A) tranexamic acid or its salt, and (B) niacinamide with an extract of Daucus carota subsp. sativus of the Umbelliferae genus Daucus, because it is more excellent in moisturizing feeling, its persistence, and non-stickiness.

[0032] Component (C), the Camellia plant or its extract in the present invention can be used without particular limitation as long as it is a plant belonging to the Theaceae or its extract. For example, plants of the genus Camellia or their extracts, etc. can be mentioned. Examples of plants of the genus Camellia include Camellia japonica, Camellia sinensis, etc. Among these, from the viewpoints of moisturizing feeling and non-stickiness, plants of the genus Camellia or their extracts are preferable. In particular, it is more preferable to use a combination of component (A) tranexamic acid or its salt, and (B) niacinamide with an extract of Camellia japonica of the Camellia genus of the Theaceae family and / or Camellia sinensis of the Camellia genus of the Theaceae family, because it is more excellent in moisturizing feeling, its persistence, and non-stickiness.

[0033] Component (C) in the present invention, a plant of the Xanthorrhoeaceae family or an extract thereof, is not particularly limited as long as it is a plant belonging to the Xanthorrhoeaceae family (also known as the Hemerocallidaceae family) or an extract thereof, and can be used. For example, plants of the genus Aloe or extracts thereof, plants of the genus Hemerocallis or extracts thereof, etc. can be mentioned. Examples of plants of the genus Aloe include Aloe. Examples of plants of the genus Hemerocallis include Hemerocallis fulva var. fulva. Among these, from the viewpoints of moisturizing feeling and non-stickiness, plants of the genus Aloe or extracts thereof are preferred. In particular, it is more preferable to combine and use an extract of Aloe belonging to the genus Aloe of the Xanthorrhoeaceae family with component (A) tranexamic acid or a salt thereof, and (B) niacinamide, because it is more excellent in moisturizing feeling, its persistence, and non-stickiness.

[0034] Component (C) in the present invention, a plant of the Myrtaceae family or an extract thereof, is not particularly limited as long as it is a plant belonging to the Myrtaceae family or an extract thereof, and can be used. For example, plants of the genus Eucalyptus or extracts thereof, plants of the genus Psidium or extracts thereof, plants of the genus Syzygium or extracts thereof, etc. can be mentioned. Examples of plants of the genus Eucalyptus include Eucalyptus. Examples of plants of the genus Psidium include Psidium guajava L. Examples of plants of the genus Syzygium include Syzygium aromaticum. Among these, from the viewpoints of moisturizing feeling and non-stickiness, plants of the genus Eucalyptus or extracts thereof are preferred. In particular, it is more preferable to combine and use an extract of Eucalyptus belonging to the genus Eucalyptus of the Myrtaceae family with component (A) tranexamic acid or a salt thereof, and (B) niacinamide, because it is more excellent in moisturizing feeling, its persistence, and non-stickiness.

[0035] Component (C) in the present invention, a Rutaceae plant or its extract, is not particularly limited as long as it is a plant belonging to the Rutaceae family or its extract and can be used. For example, plants of the genus Citrus or their extracts, plants of the genus Phellodendron or their extracts, etc. can be mentioned. Examples of plants of the genus Citrus include Citrus unshiu, Citrus junos, Citrus limon, etc. Examples of plants of the genus Phellodendron include Phellodendron amurense, etc. Among these, from the viewpoints of moisturizing feeling and non-stickiness, plants of the genus Citrus or their extracts are preferred. In particular, when component (A) tranexamic acid or its salt, and (B) niacinamide are combined with one or more selected from the group consisting of extracts of Citrus unshiu of the genus Citrus in the Rutaceae family, Citrus junos of the genus Citrus in the Rutaceae family, and Citrus limon of the genus Citrus in the Rutaceae family, it is more preferable because it is superior in terms of moisturizing feeling, its persistence, and non-stickiness.

[0036] Component (C) in the present invention, a Ranunculaceae plant or its extract, is not particularly limited as long as it is a plant belonging to the Ranunculaceae family or its extract and can be used. For example, plants of the genus Coptis or their extracts, etc. can be mentioned. Examples of plants of the genus Coptis include Coptis japonica, etc. Among these, from the viewpoints of moisturizing feeling and non-stickiness, plants of the genus Coptis or their extracts are preferred. In particular, when component (A) tranexamic acid or its salt, and (B) niacinamide are combined with an extract of Coptis japonica of the genus Coptis in the Ranunculaceae family, it is more preferable because it is superior in terms of moisturizing feeling, its persistence, and non-stickiness.

[0037] Component (C) in the present invention, a Lamiaceae plant or its extract, is not particularly limited as long as it is a plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family or its extract and can be used. For example, plants of the genus Perilla or their extracts, plants of the genus Lavandula or their extracts, plants of the genus Mentha or their extracts, plants of the genus Salvia or their extracts, plants of the genus Rosmarinus or their extracts, plants of the genus Thymus or their extracts, etc. can be mentioned. Examples of Perilla plants include Perilla frutescens var. crispa. Examples of Lavandula plants include Lavandula angustifolia. Examples of Mentha plants include Mentha L. Examples of Salvia plants include Salvia officinalis. Examples of Rosmarinus plants include Rosmarinus officinalis L. Examples of Thymus plants include Thymus L. Among these, from the viewpoints of moisturizing feeling and non-stickiness, plants of the genus Rosmarinus or their extracts are preferable. In particular, it is more preferable to use a combination of one or more selected from the group consisting of an extract of Rosmarinus officinalis L. of the genus Rosmarinus of the Lamiaceae family, Lavandula angustifolia of the genus Lavandula of the Lamiaceae family, Salvia officinalis of the genus Salvia of the Lamiaceae family, and Thymus L. of the genus Thymus of the Lamiaceae family, together with component (A) tranexamic acid or its salt, and (B) niacinamide, because they are more excellent in terms of moisturizing feeling, its persistence, and non-stickiness.

[0038] Component (C) in the present invention, the Oleaceae plant or its extract, is not particularly limited as long as it is a plant belonging to the Oleaceae family or its extract and can be used. For example, plants of the genus Olea or their extracts, plants of the genus Osmanthus or their extracts, etc. can be mentioned. Examples of plants of the genus Olea include Olea europaea. Examples of plants of the genus Osmanthus include Osmanthus fragrans var. aurantiacus. Among these, from the viewpoints of moisturizing feeling and non-stickiness, plants of the genus Olea or their extracts are preferred. In particular, it is more preferable to combine and use an extract of Olea europaea of the genus Olea of the Oleaceae family with component (A) tranexamic acid or its salt, and (B) niacinamide, because it is more excellent in moisturizing feeling, its persistence, and non-stickiness.

[0039] The plants in the present invention may be used as the plants themselves, but it is preferable from the viewpoint of enhancing the effects of the present invention by making them into extracts. The extraction site is not particularly limited, and flowers, leaves, stems, roots, seeds, fruits, seed coats, etc. can be used. The extraction site can be appropriately selected according to the plant and is not particularly limited. For example, for leguminous plants or their extracts, roots are preferred; for asteraceae plants or their extracts, flowers are preferred; for umbelliferae plants or their extracts, roots are preferred; for camellia plants or their extracts, seeds or leaves are preferred; for miscanthus plants or their extracts, leaves or flowers are preferred; for solanaceae plants or their extracts, leaves are preferred; for rutaceae plants or their extracts, fruits or pericarp are preferred; for ranunculaceae plants or their extracts, roots or stems are preferred; for labiatae plants or their extracts, leaves or flowers are preferred; for Oleaceae plants or their extracts, fruits are preferred.

[0040] The plant extraction solvent in the present invention is not particularly limited, and examples include water, organic solvents, etc., and one or more of these can be selected. Also, supercritical carbon dioxide, water, etc. can be used.

[0041] As the organic solvent, for example, one or more selected from alcohols; ketones such as acetone; ethers such as ethyl ether; esters such as ethyl acetate; hydrocarbons such as hexane and benzene can be used.

[0042] Examples of the alcohols include lower monohydric alcohols (e.g., methanol, ethanol, etc.); liquid polyhydric alcohols (e.g., 1,3-butylene glycol, propylene glycol, glycerin, etc.). The alcohols are preferably monohydric alcohols and dihydric alcohols, and the number of carbon atoms of the alcohols is preferably about 1 to 5.

[0043] Among the extraction solvents, water and / or alcohols (preferably having 1 to 4 carbon atoms) are preferred. As the alcohols, one or more selected from methanol, ethanol, propylene glycol, and 1,3-butylene glycol are preferred. Among these extraction solvents, more preferably, it is a mixture of one or more selected from water, ethanol, and 1,3-butylene glycol, still more preferably, it is water, ethanol, 1,3-butylene glycol, an ethanol-water mixed solution, a 1,3-butylene glycol-water mixed solution, and still more preferably a 1,3-butylene glycol-water mixed solution. In the case of an alcohol aqueous solution, the alcohol concentration (V / V) is preferably 0 to 100% by volume, and more preferably 20 to 80% by volume.

[0044] The royal jelly extract as component (C) in the present invention is a jelly-like substance obtained by mixing the secretions secreted from the hypopharyngeal gland and the major parotid gland of worker bees among honeybees. The royal jelly extract is known to have effects such as being a tonic, preventing aging, and promoting growth.

[0045] Honey is a product obtained by bees sucking nectar from plant flowers, decomposing it with enzymes secreted from their salivary glands, and then concentrating it. The honey used in this invention can be selected from various plants, such as Japanese apricot, mandarin orange, cherry blossom, manuka, etc. Although the honey in the present invention is not particularly limited, manuka honey is preferred from the perspective of moisturizing feeling.

[0046] Sodium metabisulfite can be produced by the dehydration reaction of sodium bisulfite or by adding sulfur dioxide to sodium sulfite. Sodium metabisulfite has reducing properties and is used as a food bleaching agent and an antioxidant for wine.

[0047] Cordyceps extract is an extract of the fruiting body of Cordyceps, which parasitizes the larvae of insects such as those in the family Vespertilionidae, forms sclerotia in their bodies, and is the extract of the fruiting body formed on the body surface of the host insect or its larvae in summer.

[0048] The content of component (C) in the present invention is not particularly limited, but in terms of solid content conversion, the lower limit is preferably 0.0001% or more, more preferably 0.0005% or more, and even more preferably 0.001% or more. Also, as the upper limit, 0.01% or less is preferred, 0.007% or less is more preferred, and 0.005% or less is even more preferred. Within this range, it is more preferable because it is more excellent in terms of moisturizing feeling and non-stickiness.

[0049] In the present invention, although it is obtained by appropriately containing the above-mentioned component (B) and component (C), by specifying the mass ratio contained, it is more preferable because it is more excellent in terms of moisturizing feeling and non-stickiness. Such a mass ratio is not particularly limited, and the lower limit of the mass ratio (B) / (C) of component (B) and component (C) is preferably 10 or more, more preferably 50 or more, and even more preferably 100 or more. Also, the upper limit is preferably 10000 or less, more preferably 5000 or less, and even more preferably 1000 or less.

[0050] In the present invention, although it can be obtained by appropriately containing the component (A) and the component (C), it is more preferable because by specifying the contained mass ratio, it is excellent in moisturizing feeling and non-stickiness. Such a mass ratio is not particularly limited, and the lower limit of the contained mass ratio (A) / (C) of the component (A) and the component (C) is preferably 10 or more, more preferably 50 or more, and even more preferably 100 or more. Also, the upper limit is preferably 10000 or less, more preferably 5000 or less, and even more preferably 2000 or less.

[0051] In the present invention, although it can be obtained by appropriately containing the component (A), the component (B) and the component (C), it is preferable because higher effects can be expected by specifying the contained mass ratio. Such a mass ratio is not particularly limited, and the lower limit of the contained mass ratio [(A)+(B)] / (C) of the total amount of the component (A) and the component (B) and the component (C) is preferably 100 or more, more preferably 500 or more, and even more preferably 1000 or more. Also, the upper limit is preferably 12000 or less, more preferably 10000 or less, and even more preferably 5000 or less. Within this range, it is more preferable because it is excellent in moisturizing feeling and non-stickiness.

[0052] The present invention can further contain component (D), a polyhydric alcohol having 5 to 12 carbon atoms. The polyhydric alcohol of component (D) in the present invention is not particularly limited as long as it has 5 to 12 carbon atoms. The lower limit of the number of carbon atoms is preferably 5 or more, more preferably 6 or more, and even more preferably 7 or more. Also, the upper limit of the number of carbon atoms is preferably 12 or less, more preferably 10 or less, and even more preferably 9 or less. Within this range, it is more preferable because it is more excellent in moisturizing feeling and non-stickiness. Such polyhydric alcohols include, for example, dipropylene glycol, tripropylene glycol, diglycerin, 1,2-pentanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, 1,2-octanediol, 1,2-decanediol, etc. One or more of these can be used in combination. Among these, at least one selected from the group consisting of dipropylene glycol, tripropylene glycol, 1,2-pentanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, and 1,2-octanediol is preferable, at least one selected from the group consisting of dipropylene glycol, tripropylene glycol, and 1,2-pentanediol is more preferable, and dipropylene glycol and / or tripropylene glycol is even more preferable.

[0053] The content of component (D) in the present invention is not particularly limited, but the lower limit is preferably 0.1% or more, more preferably 1% or more, and even more preferably 3% or more. Also, the upper limit is preferably 50% or less, more preferably 30% or less, and even more preferably 15% or less. Within this range, it is more preferable because it is more excellent in moisturizing feeling and non-stickiness.

[0054] The present invention can further contain an aqueous component excluding component (D) as component (E). The aqueous component excluding component (D) means water or a mixture of a water-soluble component and water. For example, lower alcohols such as ethyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol can be mentioned. The content of the aqueous component in the present invention is not particularly limited. As the lower limit, 10% or more is preferable, 30% or more is more preferable, and 50% or more is even more preferable. As the upper limit, 90% or less is preferable, 80% or less is more preferable, and 70% or less is even more preferable. Within this range, it is more preferable because it is more excellent in the moisturizing feeling and its persistence, and the lack of stickiness.

[0055] In particular, among the aqueous components, it is more preferable to contain a compound containing one or more structural units selected from the group consisting of polyoxyethylene units (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as EO units), polypropylene units (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as PO units), and polyoxybutylene units (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as BO units) because the persistence of the moisturizing feeling is more excellent. Such a compound is an ether in which an EO unit, a PO unit, a BO unit, and an alcohol are randomly or block copolymerized. The number of carbon atoms of the alcohol is not particularly limited, but 1 to 3 carbon atoms are preferable. Also, the alcohol is not particularly limited, and any monohydric to trihydric alcohol may be used, more preferably a trihydric alcohol, and even more preferably glycerin. For example, polyoxypropylene butyl ether (3PO), polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene butyl ether (10EO)(7PO), polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene dimethyl ether (14EO)(7PO), polyoxybutylene polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene glyceryl ether (3BO)(8EO)(5PO), etc. can be mentioned. In the present invention, the content of the compound containing one or more structural units selected from the group consisting of EO units, PO units, and BO units is not particularly limited, but the lower limit is preferably 0.001% or more, more preferably 0.005% or more, and even more preferably 0.01% or more. Also, the upper limit is preferably 5% or less, more preferably 3% or less, and even more preferably 1% or less. Within this range, it is more preferable because the persistence of the moisturizing feeling is more excellent.

[0056] The present invention can further contain a component (F) film-forming agent. The film-forming agent in the present invention forms a film when applied. The film-forming agent in the present invention has the effect of further enhancing the persistence of the moisturizing feeling by retaining components (A) and (B) in place for a long time. Such a film-forming agent is not particularly limited, and various ones can be used.

[0057] For example, water-soluble film-forming agents, emulsion polymer type film-forming agents, oil-based film-forming agents, etc. can be mentioned. More specifically, examples of water-soluble film-forming agents include polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyvinyl alcohol, etc. Also, examples of emulsion polymer type film-forming agents include copolymers having an alkyl acrylate, an ethylenic polymer, and vinyl pyrrolidone or vinyl alcohol as monomer units. For example, (acrylates / VP) copolymer, (styrene / VP) copolymer, (ethylene / VA) copolymer, (acrylates / VA) copolymer, (VP / VA) copolymer, etc. can be mentioned. Also, examples of oil-based film-forming agents include silicone-based resins such as trimethylsiloxysilicic acid, polymethylsilsesquioxane, acrylic-modified silicone, rosin-modified phenolic resins, rosin acid-based resins such as rosin esters, etc. Among these, from the viewpoint of the persistence of the moisturizing feeling, water-soluble film-forming agents are preferred.

[0058] In addition to the above components, the composition of the present invention can contain optional components as long as the effects of the present invention are not impaired. For example, it can contain powders, water-soluble polymers, coloring agents, preservatives, antibacterial agents, ultraviolet absorbers, fragrances, antioxidants, pH adjusters, chelating agents, beauty components other than components (A) to (C), etc.

[0059] The production method of the composition of the present invention can be produced without particular limitation as long as it is a known mixing method. For example, dispersion mixing, solubilization, high-pressure emulsification treatment, etc. can be mentioned.

[0060] According to the present invention, in a composition containing component (A) tranexamic acid or a salt thereof and component (B) niacinamide, by containing at least one beauty component selected from the group consisting of component (C) a leguminous plant or an extract thereof, a compositae plant or an extract thereof, an umbelliferae plant or an extract thereof, a camellia plant or an extract thereof, a euonymus plant or an extract thereof, a solanaceae plant or an extract thereof, a rutaceae plant or an extract thereof, a ranunculaceae plant or an extract thereof, a labiatae plant or an extract thereof, a cruciferae plant or an extract thereof, royal jelly extract, honey, sodium pyrosulfite, and cordyceps sinensis extract, an agent for improving stickiness of the composition can be provided. Preferred components and contents of components (A) to (C) of the stickiness improver of the present invention, the mass ratio of the contents of components (A) to (C), etc. are the same as those of the above composition.

[0061] Further, according to the present invention, in a composition containing component (A) tranexamic acid or a salt thereof and component (B) niacinamide, by containing at least one beauty component selected from the group consisting of component (C) a leguminous plant or an extract thereof, a compositae plant or an extract thereof, an umbelliferae plant or an extract thereof, a camellia plant or an extract thereof, a euonymus plant or an extract thereof, a solanaceae plant or an extract thereof, a rutaceae plant or an extract thereof, a ranunculaceae plant or an extract thereof, a labiatae plant or an extract thereof, a cruciferae plant or an extract thereof, royal jelly extract, honey, sodium pyrosulfite, and cordyceps sinensis extract, a method for improving stickiness of the composition can be provided. Preferred components and contents of components (A) to (C) of the stickiness improvement method of the present invention, the mass ratio of the contents of components (A) to (C), etc. are the same as those of the above composition.

[0062] The dosage form of the composition of the present invention is not particularly limited, and any dosage form of an aqueous solution, oil-in-water type, water-in-oil type, or powder can be washed, and an aqueous solution and an oil-in-water type are preferred. Further, the physical form is not particularly limited, and it can be implemented in various dosage forms such as liquid, gel, paste, cream, solid, etc.

[0063] The composition of the present invention can be used, for example, as cosmetics, external skin preparations, pharmaceuticals, foods, etc.

[0064] The composition of the present invention can be applied as cosmetics. For example, skin care cosmetics such as lotion, emulsion, cream, eye cream, beauty essence, massage cream, pack, hand cream, body milk, body cream, hair styling product, sunscreen cosmetics, hair cosmetics such as shampoo, conditioner, hair cream, cleansing cosmetics such as body soap, hand soap, facial wash, cleansing product, makeup cosmetics such as lipstick, powder foundation, liquid foundation, cream foundation, concealer, face powder, makeup base, blusher, eyeshadow, mascara, eyeliner, eyebrow can be exemplified, and the usage methods include using hands, cotton, puff, etc., applying to non-woven fabric, etc. and using, spraying from a spray container, etc.

[0065] Also, the composition of the present invention can be applied as an external skin preparation. For example, external liquid preparations, external gel preparations, cream preparations, ointment preparations, liniment preparations, lotion preparations, hap preparations, plaster preparations, spray preparations, aerosol preparations, etc. can be mentioned. Also, the usage methods can be the same as those of the above-mentioned cosmetics.

[0066] Also, the composition of the present invention can be applied as a food. For example, nutritional supplements, health supplements, functional health foods, foods for specified health uses, supplements, etc. can be mentioned. More specifically, candies, yogurt, soup, fruit juice, vegetable juice, soft drinks, etc. can be mentioned.

Examples

[0067] Examples are given below to explain the present invention in more detail, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Example 1 (Inventive Products 1 to 14), Comparative Example (Comparative Products 1 to 4): Cosmetic Composition The composition with the composition shown in Table 1 was adjusted by the following production method, evaluated and judged according to the following evaluation method and judgment criteria, and the results are shown in Table 1 together. In addition, the extracts and fruit juices described in the tables of this example refer to the values converted to the solid content concentration.

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Table 1

[0069] (Production method) A: Components (1) to (12) are uniformly mixed and dissolved. B: Components (13) to (14) are added to A and uniformly mixed. C: It is filled into a container to obtain a cosmetic composition.

[0070] (Evaluation items) i. Moisturizing feeling ii. Persistence of moisturizing feeling iii. Absence of stickiness

[0071] (Evaluation method) Six professional panelists (women in their 30s to 50s) who had received training in the sensory evaluation of cosmetics and were able to evaluate according to certain criteria were selected. Each sample was used on the area around the cheeks, and after getting used to it, (i) whether they felt a moisturizing feeling (if they felt a moisturizing feeling, they answered good, and if they didn't feel it, they answered bad), (ii) whether the moisturizing feeling persisted after several hours (if they felt a moisturizing feeling 3 hours after application, they answered good, and if they didn't feel it, they answered bad), and (iii) whether they felt stickiness (if they felt stickiness, they answered good, and if they didn't feel it, they answered bad) were evaluated, and the results were answered and judged according to the following judgment criteria.

[0072] (Evaluation according to certain criteria) Six professional panelists have received training in the sensory evaluation of cosmetics. In order to confirm that they can evaluate according to certain criteria, the following three types of samples were prepared, and 5 g of each sample was applied to the skin (forearm) of the professional panelists to confirm the degree of stickiness and the degree of moisturizing feeling.

[0073] (Samples for confirmation) Sample a: Glycerin Sample b: 20% Aqueous glycerin solution Sample c: Purified water

[0074] After applying the above three samples, professional panels were asked to judge whether each sample was sticky and whether they felt a moisturizing effect, rating them as good or bad. In the present invention, it is a condition for the panel that for the moisturizing effect, samples a or b can be answered as good, and for stickiness, samples b or c can be answered as good. Furthermore, for professional panels that have received training in the sensory evaluation of cosmetics, it is a condition for the panel that only sample b can be answered as good in terms of moisturizing effect and stickiness.

[0075] (Judgment criteria) (Judgment): (Evaluation) A: Five or more people answered it was good B: Three or four people answered it was good C: One or two people answered it was good D: All people answered it was bad

[0076] As is clear from the results in Table 1, the examples (Invention products 1 to 14) were superior to the comparative examples in all aspects of moisturizing effect, persistence of moisturizing effect, and non-stickiness. On the other hand, Comparative product 1 that does not contain component (A) and Comparative product 2 that does not contain component (B) did not obtain satisfactory quality in terms of moisturizing effect and persistence of moisturizing effect. Comparative product 3 that does not contain component (C) and Comparative product 4 in which component (C) was replaced with another plant extract did not obtain satisfactory quality in terms of non-stickiness.

[0077] Example 2 Water-in-oil type emulsifying cream Components (%) 1. 1,3-Butylene glycol 12 2. Glycerin 5 3. Purified water Remaining amount 4. Niacinamide 4 5. Tranexamic acid 0.4 6. Licorice extract 0.1 7. Sodium N-stearoyl-N-methyltaurine 0.5 8. PEG-40 Stearate 1 9. Heavy Liquid Isoparaffin 3 10. Dimethylpolysiloxane (kinematic viscosity at 25°C: 10 CS) 1 11. Ceramide 2 0.1 12. Ethyl Oleate 0.01 13. DL-α-Tocopherol Acetate 0.01 14. Cetostearyl Alcohol 2 15. Behenyl Alcohol 1 16. Pentylene Glycol 0.1 17. Acrylic Acid / Methacrylic Acid Alkyl Copolymer 0.15 18. Gellan Gum 0.1 19. 2% Sodium Hydroxide Solution 0.2 20. Perfume (Citrus) 0.1 (Manufacturing Method) A: Uniformly dissolve and mix Components 1 to 6 at 70°C. B: Uniformly dissolve and mix Components 7 to 16 at 80°C. C: Add B to A and emulsify at 70°C. D: Add and mix Components 17 to 20 to C, then cool to 40°C to obtain an oil-in-water type emulsified cream. (Evaluation) The oil-in-water type emulsified cream of Example 2 was excellent in all aspects, including moisturizing feeling, persistence of moisturizing feeling, and non-stickiness.

[0078] Example 3 Water-in-Oil Type Liquid Foundation Components (%) 1. Spherical Polyethylene (average particle diameter: 5 μm) 5 2. Spherical Silica (average particle diameter: 5 μm) 1.5 3. Micro-Particle Grade Titanium Dioxide ※1 8 4. Micro-Particle Zinc Oxide ※2 5 5. Isododecane 15 6. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene 3 7. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 5 8. Bisethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyltriazine 1 9. Diisopropyl sebacate 3 10. Cetyl ethylhexanoate 2 11. Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone※9 3 12. Purified water Remaining amount 13. Niacinamide 7 14. Tranexamic acid 2 15. Ethanol 3 16. Tripropylene glycol 2 17. 1,3-Butylene glycol 2 18. Methylene bisbenzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 2 19. Honey 0.01 20. Eucalyptus extract 0.01 21. Carrot extract 0.01 22. Rosemary extract 0.01 23. Hydrolyzed collagen 0.001 24. Ceramide NG 0.005 25. Stearconium hectorite 0.3 26. Dimethylstearylammonium hectorite 0.2 27. Colorant※3 2 28. 2% Lecithin-treated talc 4 29. Glyceryl tribehenate 2 30. Propylene glycol dicaprate 8 31. Glyceryl tri(2-ethylhexanoate) 6 ※1: 2% Isopropyl titanate triisostearate treatment ※2: 3% Methylhydrogen polysiloxane treatment ※3: 2% Triethoxycaprylylsilane-treated pigment grade titanium dioxide 1.2%, 2% Sodium stearoyl glutamate-treated bengala 0.2%, 1% Lauroyl lysine yellow iron oxide 0.4%, black iron oxide 0.1%, cochineal 0.05%, mica titanium 0.05% mixture (Manufacturing method) A: Dissolve and mix Components 29 to 31 uniformly at 70°C. B: Add components 25 - 28 to A and mix uniformly with a roll mill. C: Add B to A and mix uniformly. D: Add components 1 - 11 to C and mix uniformly. E: Mix components 12 - 24 uniformly at room temperature. F: Add E to C and emulsify to obtain a water - in - oil type liquid foundation. (Evaluation) The water - in - oil type liquid foundation of Example 3 was excellent in all aspects of moisturizing feeling, persistence of moisturizing feeling, and non - stickiness.

[0079] Example 4 Solid Powder Eyeshadow Components (%) 1. Spherical cellulose (average particle diameter 12μm) 2 2. Spherical hollow silica (average particle diameter 5μm) 1.5 3. Synthetic phlogopite 8 4. Zinc oxide (hexagonal plate - like, average particle diameter 0.3μm) 3 5. 2% Amodimethicone - treated mica balance 6. Amino - modified silicone - treated talc ※4 20 7. Glass powder ※5 13 8. Aluminum powder ※6 8 9. Bengala - coated mica titanium ※7 12 10. (PET / acrylate) laminate 5 11. Cetyl ethylhexanoate 3 12. Diisostearyl malate 8 13. Sorbitan sesquistearate 0.5 14. Hydrogenated polyisobutene 2 15. Microcrystalline wax 1 16. Tripropylene glycol 0.2 17. Polyoxybutylene polyoxyethylene Polyoxypropylene glyceryl ether (3BO)(8EO)(5PO) 0.3 18. Purified water 3 19. Niacinamide 1 20. Tranexamic acid 5 21. Sodium pyrosulfite 0.01 22. Aloe extract 0.01 23. Clara extract 0.001 24. Ascorbic acid 0.1 25. Polyethylene glycol 0.1 26. Alkyl acrylate / methacrylic acid copolymer 0.2 27. Glycerin 3 28. Quaternium-18 hectorite 0.4 29. Phenoxyethanol 0.2 30. Chlorphenesin 0.3 ※4: SE-TA-EX (manufactured by Miyoshi Kasei Co., Ltd.) ※5: Metashine MC2080PS (manufactured by Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd.) ※6: COSMICOLOR CE. TECLA GR (manufactured by Toyo Aluminum Co., Ltd.) ※7: GEMTONE TAN OPAL G305 (manufactured by BASF) (Manufacturing method) A: Mix components 16 to 30 uniformly. B: Heat components 11 to 15 to 90 °C and dissolve them uniformly. C: Mix components 1 to 10 uniformly. D: Add B to C and mix uniformly at room temperature. E: Add and mix A to D at room temperature to obtain a cosmetic composition. F: Add 60 parts by mass of 30% ethanol water to 100 parts by mass of the cosmetic composition to make it into a slurry state. G: Fill E into a resin dish, remove 30% ethanol water while compressing using a porous press head to obtain a solid powder eyeshadow. (Evaluation) The solid powder eyeshadow of Example 4 was excellent in all aspects of moisturizing feeling, persistence of moisturizing feeling, and non-stickiness.

[0080] Example 5 Oil-based solid lip cream Components (%) 1. Polyethylene 3 2. Microcrystalline Wax 2 3. Fischer-Tropsch Wax 5 4. Polyisobutene 6 5. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene 3 6. Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyl Adipate-2 4 7. Petrolatum (Melting Point 58°C) 20 8. Di(Phytosteryl / Isostearyl / Cetyl / Stearyl / Behenyl) Dilinoleate 8 9. Di-Hydrogenated Rosin Dimer Dilinoleate 3 10. Diisostearyl Malate 4 11. Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate 6 12. Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate Remainder 13. Polyglyceryl-10 Decaisostearate 2 14. Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate 1 15. Tranexamic Acid 0.1 16. Niacinamide 2 17. Tripropylene Glycol 2 18. Dipropylene Glycol 1 19. Equisetum Arvense Extract 0.001 20. Senkyu Water 1 21. Red No. 218 0.01 22. Red No. 223 0.03 23. Yellow No. 5 0.05 24. (Manufacturing Method) A: Heat Components 1 to 14 to 110°C and dissolve them uniformly. B: Add Components 15 to 24 to A and mix them uniformly at room temperature. C: Heat B to 90°C, fill it into a stick-shaped container from the front, and cool it to -5°C. D: Return C to room temperature to obtain an oily solid lip cream. (Evaluation) The oily solid lip cream of Example 5 was excellent in all aspects of moisturizing feeling, persistence of moisturizing feeling, and non-greasiness.

[0081] Example 6 Ointment Ingredients (%) 1. Tranexamic acid 8 2. Niacinamide 0.8 3. Orange juice 0.001 4. Polyethylene glycol (average molecular weight 400) 1 5. Purified water balance 6. 1,3-Butylene glycol 3 7. Glycerin 4 8. Ethanol 8 9. Stearic acid 2 10. Stearyl alcohol 0.3 11. Behenyl alcohol 0.2 12. Petrolatum 40 13. Lanolin 5 14. Flavor (citrus) 0.001 (Manufacturing method) A: Dissolve Ingredients 1 to 8 uniformly at room temperature. B: Heat Ingredients 9 to 14 to 60°C and mix uniformly. C: Add A to B at 80°C and emulsify. D: Return C to room temperature and fill it into a jar container to obtain an ointment. (Evaluation) The ointment of Example 6 was excellent in all aspects of moisturizing feeling, persistence of moisturizing feeling, and non-stickiness.

Claims

1. The following components (A) to (C): (A) Tranexamic acid or a salt thereof (B) Niacinamide (C) at least one cosmetic ingredient selected from the group consisting of a legume plant or extract thereof, a Asteraceae plant or extract thereof, a Umbelliferae plant or extract thereof, a Theaceae plant or extract thereof, a Xanthomonas plant or extract thereof, a Myrtaceae plant or extract thereof, a Rutaceae plant or extract thereof, a Ranunculaceae plant or extract thereof, a Lamiaceae plant or extract thereof, an Oleaceae plant or extract thereof, royal jelly extract, honey, sodium metabisulfite, and Cordyceps sinensis extract; A composition comprising:

2. 2. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the component (C) is at least one selected from the group consisting of a plant of the genus Sophora (Leguminosa), or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Glycyrrhiza (Leguminosa), or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Lacertilia (Asteraceae), or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Celastrus (Asteraceae), or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Yarrow (Asteraceae), or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Daucus (Dasianthus), or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Camellia (Theaceae), or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Aloe (Myrtaceae), or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae), a plant of the genus Citrus (Rutaceae), a plant of the genus Coptis (Ranunculaceae), a plant of the genus Rosemary (Lamiaceae), or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Olea (Oleaceae), or an extract thereof, royal jelly extract, honey, sodium metabisulfite, and cordyceps sinensis extract.

3. 3. The composition according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the component (C) is at least one selected from the group consisting of a plant of the genus Sophora (Leguminosa), or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Glycyrrhiza (Leguminosa), or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Lacertilia (Asteraceae), or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Celastrus (Asteraceae), or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Yarrow (Asteraceae), or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Daucus (Apiaceae), or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Camellia (Theaceae), or an extract thereof, a plant of the genus Aloe (Astroaceae), a plant of the genus Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae), a plant of the genus Citrus (Rutaceae), a plant of the genus Coptis (Ranunculaceae), a plant of the genus Rosemary (Lamiaceae), or an extract thereof, and a plant of the genus Olea (Oleaceae), or an extract thereof.

4. 3. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the component (C) is at least one selected from the group consisting of royal jelly extract, honey, sodium pyrosulfite, and cordyceps sinensis extract.

5. The composition according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the content of the component (C) in the composition is 0.0001 to 0.01 mass%.

6. The composition according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the mass ratio of the component (A) to the component (B) is (A) / (B) = 0.01 to 20.

7. The composition according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the mass ratio of the component (B) to the component (C) is (B) / (C) = 10 to 10,000.

8. The composition according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising a component (D) a polyhydric alcohol having 5 to 12 carbon atoms.

9. The composition according to claim 8, wherein the component (D) is at least one polyhydric alcohol selected from the group consisting of dipropylene glycol, tripropylene glycol, 1,2-pentanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, and 1,2-octanediol.

10. A skin external preparation or cosmetic comprising the composition according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

11. A stickiness-improving agent in a composition containing component (A) tranexamic acid or a salt thereof, and component (B) niacinamide, comprising component (C) at least one cosmetic ingredient selected from the group consisting of a legume plant or extract thereof, an Asteraceae plant or extract thereof, a Umbelliferae plant or extract thereof, a Theaceae plant or extract thereof, a Xanthomonas plant or extract thereof, a Myrtaceae plant or extract thereof, a Citrus plant or extract thereof, a Ranunculaceae plant or extract thereof, a Lamiaceae plant or extract thereof, an Oleaceae plant or extract thereof, royal jelly extract, honey, sodium metabisulfite, and Cordyceps sinensis extract.

12. 1. A method for improving stickiness in a composition containing component (A) tranexamic acid or a salt thereof, and component (B) niacinamide, using component (C) at least one cosmetic ingredient selected from the group consisting of a legume plant or extract thereof, an Asteraceae plant or extract thereof, a Umbelliferae plant or extract thereof, a Theaceae plant or extract thereof, a Xanthomonas plant or extract thereof, a Myrtaceae plant or extract thereof, a Citrus plant or extract thereof, a Ranunculaceae plant or extract thereof, a Lamiaceae plant or extract thereof, an Oleaceae plant or extract thereof, royal jelly extract, honey, sodium metabisulfite, and Cordyceps sinensis extract.

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