Cleansing composition

Abstract

To provide a cleansing composition excellent in cleansing power, good in stability and excellent in beauty effect.SOLUTION: The present invention is a cleansing composition containing niacinamide. The composition of the present invention is preferably an anti-wrinkle and / or whitening cleansing composition containing niacinamide. It is preferable that the content of niacinamide in the cleansing composition is 0.1 mass% or more. More preferably, it is a wipe-on cleansing composition.SELECTED DRAWING: None

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to cleansing compositions. [Background technology]

[0002] Cleansing compositions are used to remove sebum stains from the skin and makeup cosmetics such as lipstick, foundation, eye shadow, and mascara (for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-072548 [Patent Document 2] Special Publication No. 2001-506240 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, cleansing compositions that have good cleansing power and / or stability and excellent cosmetic properties such as whitening, anti-wrinkle, and moisturizing properties have not been sufficiently studied to date. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The present invention provides the following [1] to [8]. [1] A cleansing composition containing niacinamide. [2] Anti-wrinkle and / or whitening cleansing compositions containing niacinamide. [3] The cleansing composition according to [1] or [2], wherein the content of niacinamide in the cleansing composition is 0.1% by mass or more. [4] The cleansing composition according to [1] or [2], which is used by wiping. [5] The cleansing composition according to [1] or [2] further contains one or more selected from oils and surfactants. [6] The oil is at least one selected from hydrocarbon oils, waxes, fats and oils, and ester oils, The cleansing composition according to [5], wherein the surfactant is one or more selected from nonionic surfactants and anionic surfactants. [7] the oil is at least one selected from isohexadecane, liquid paraffin, squalane, jojoba oil, macadamia seed oil, rice bran oil, camellia seed oil, cetyl 2-ethylhexanoate, and glyceryl tri-2-ethylhexanoate; The cleansing composition according to [5], wherein the surfactant is one or more selected from polyoxyethylene glyceryl triisostearate, alkyl glucoside, polyoxyethylene coconut oil fatty acid glyceryl, polysorbate 80, PEG-12 laurate, and sodium dilauroyl glutamate lysine. [8] An anti-wrinkle and / or whitening cleansing composition that satisfies the following (A) and contains the following (B), and is used by wiping. (A) Niacinamide 1% by mass or more (B) (B1) one or more selected from isohexadecane, liquid paraffin, squalane, jojoba oil, macadamia seed oil, rice bran oil, camellia seed oil, cetyl 2-ethylhexanoate, and glyceryl tri-2-ethylhexanoate; and / or (B2) One or more selected from polyoxyethylene glyceryl triisostearate, alkyl glucoside, polyoxyethylene coconut oil fatty acid glyceryl, polysorbate 80, PEG-12 laurate, and sodium dilauroyl glutamate lysine [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a cleansing composition that has good cleansing power and / or stability and excellent cosmetic effects. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0007] The cleansing composition of the present invention contains (A) niacinamide. Niacinamide, also known as nicotinic acid amide, niacin, or vitamin B3, is an amide compound of nicotinic acid and a water-soluble vitamin. Niacinamide promotes collagen production and is effective in improving wrinkles. Niacinamide also inhibits melanin production and has a whitening effect.

[0008] In the present invention, it has been found that by including niacinamide in a cleansing composition, not only are whitening, anti-wrinkle and moisturizing effects exhibited, but also the cleansing power and stability are improved.

[0009] The cleansing composition of the present invention fully exhibits the excellent cosmetic effects attributable to niacinamide, and from the viewpoints of cleansing power, stability, and moisturizing effect, the content of (A) niacinamide is preferably 0.1% by mass or more, more preferably 0.5% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 1% by mass or more. Furthermore, the cleansing composition of the present invention fully exhibits the excellent cosmetic effects attributable to niacinamide, and from the viewpoints of cleansing power, stability, and moisturizing effect, the content of niacinamide is preferably 20% by mass or less, particularly preferably 10% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 5% by mass or less. The term "stability" as used herein includes the prevention of phase separation between the oil phase or surfactant phase and the aqueous phase, the prevention of discoloration, and the prevention of crystal precipitation during storage at high or low temperatures.

[0010] The cleansing composition of the present invention preferably contains at least one selected from (B1) an oily agent and (B2) a surfactant, in terms of exhibiting the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition, and it is particularly preferable to contain a combination of (B1) an oily agent and (B2) a surfactant.

[0011] The oil (B1) is not particularly limited as long as it can be applied to the skin and may be any of hydrocarbon oils, higher alcohols, higher fatty acids, waxes, fats and oils, ester oils, and silicone oils. In particular, in order to fully exert the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition, one or more selected from hydrocarbon oils, higher alcohols, higher fatty acids, waxes, ester oils, and silicone oils are preferred, and one or more selected from waxes, fats and oils, and ester oils are particularly preferred. When the cleansing composition of the present invention contains an oil (B1), the amount of the oil in the cleansing composition is preferably 0.001% by mass or more, more preferably 0.01% by mass or more, even more preferably 0.1% by mass or more, particularly preferably 1% by mass or more, preferably 5% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 10% by mass or more, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition.Furthermore, the amount of the oil in the cleansing composition is preferably 90% by mass or less, more preferably 80% by mass or less, even more preferably 70% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 60% by mass or less, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. When an oil is contained, one oil may be used alone or two or more oils may be used in combination. When two or more oils are used in combination, the amount of oil in the cleansing composition is the total amount of the multiple oils.

[0012] <Hydrocarbon oil> When the (B1) oil is a hydrocarbon oil, examples thereof include isododecane, isohexadecane, liquid wax, hydrogenated polyisobutene (volatile isoparaffin, light liquid isoparaffin), hydrogenated polydecene, squalane, ceresin, tetradecene, paraffin, polybutene, microcrystalline wax, mineral oil (liquid paraffin), petrolatum, etc. Among these, isohexadecane, hydrogenated polyisobutene, squalane, and liquid paraffin are preferred, with isohexadecane, squalane, and liquid paraffin being particularly preferred in terms of fully exhibiting the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. When hydrocarbon oil is contained as the (B1) oil, the amount of hydrocarbon oil in the cleansing composition is preferably 0.001% by mass or more, more preferably 0.01% by mass or more, even more preferably 0.1% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 1% by mass or more, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. Furthermore, the amount of hydrocarbon oil in the cleansing composition is preferably 80% by mass or less, more preferably 70% by mass or less, even more preferably 60% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 50% by mass or less, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. When a hydrocarbon oil is contained, one hydrocarbon oil may be used alone, or two or more hydrocarbon oils may be used in combination. When two or more hydrocarbon oils are used in combination, the amount of hydrocarbon oil in the above cleansing composition is the total amount of the hydrocarbon oils.

[0013] When isohexadecane is contained as the (B1) oil, the amount of isohexadecane in the cleansing composition is preferably 0.001% by mass or more, more preferably 0.005% by mass or more, even more preferably 0.01% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 0.1% by mass or more, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. Furthermore, the amount of isohexadecane in the cleansing composition is preferably 60% by mass or less, more preferably 50% by mass or less, even more preferably 40% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 30% by mass or less, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition.

[0014] When squalane is contained as the (B1) oil, the amount of squalane in the cleansing composition is preferably 0.001% by mass or more, more preferably 0.005% by mass or more, even more preferably 0.01% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 0.1% by mass or more, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. Furthermore, the amount of squalane in the cleansing composition is preferably 80% by mass or less, more preferably 70% by mass or less, even more preferably 60% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 50% by mass or less, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition.

[0015] When liquid paraffin is contained as the (B1) oil, the amount of liquid paraffin in the cleansing composition is preferably 0.001% by mass or more, more preferably 0.005% by mass or more, even more preferably 0.01% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 0.1% by mass or more, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. Furthermore, the amount of liquid paraffin in the cleansing composition is preferably 80% by mass or less, more preferably 70% by mass or less, even more preferably 60% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 50% by mass or less, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition.

[0016] <Higher alcohol> When the (B1) oil is a higher alcohol, examples thereof include isostearyl alcohol, octyldodecanol, cholesterol, stearyl alcohol, cetanol, soybean sterol, phytosterol, behenyl alcohol, myristyl alcohol, lanolin alcohol, etc. Among these, isostearyl alcohol, octyldodecanol, stearyl alcohol, cetanol, soybean sterol, phytosterol, behenyl alcohol, and myristyl alcohol are preferred, and isostearyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, cetanol, soybean sterol, phytosterol, behenyl alcohol, and myristyl alcohol are particularly preferred in terms of fully exerting the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. When a higher alcohol is contained as the (B1) oil, the amount of the higher alcohol in the cleansing composition is preferably 0.001% by mass or more, more preferably 0.005% by mass or more, even more preferably 0.01% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 0.1% by mass or more, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. Also, the amount of the higher alcohol in the cleansing composition is preferably 45% by mass or less, more preferably 35% by mass or less, even more preferably 25% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 15% by mass or less, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. When a higher alcohol is contained, one type of higher alcohol may be used alone, or two or more types may be used in combination. When two or more types of higher alcohols are used in combination, the amount of higher alcohol in the above cleansing composition is the total amount of the multiple higher alcohols.

[0017] <Higher fatty acids> When the (B1) oil is a higher fatty acid, examples thereof include isostearic acid, stearic acid, palm kernel fatty acid, palm fatty acid, palmitic acid, behenic acid, myristic acid, lauric acid, etc. Among these, isostearic acid, stearic acid, palmitic acid, myristic acid, and lauric acid are preferred, and isostearic acid, stearic acid, and palmitic acid are particularly preferred in terms of fully exerting the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. When a higher fatty acid is contained as the (B1) oil, the amount of the higher fatty acid in the cleansing composition is preferably 0.001% by mass or more, more preferably 0.005% by mass or more, even more preferably 0.01% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 0.1% by mass or more, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. Furthermore, the amount of the higher fatty acid in the cleansing composition is preferably 40% by mass or less, more preferably 30% by mass or less, even more preferably 20% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 10% by mass or less, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. When a higher fatty acid is contained, one type of higher fatty acid may be used alone, or two or more types may be used in combination. When two or more types of higher fatty acids are used in combination, the amount of the higher fatty acid in the above cleansing composition is the total amount of the multiple higher fatty acids.

[0018] <Wax> When the (B1) oil is a wax, examples thereof include candelilla wax, jojoba ester, jojoba seed oil, beeswax, and lanolin. Among these, waxes that are liquid at 25°C are preferred, with jojoba ester, jojoba seed oil, and beeswax being preferred. Jojoba ester and jojoba seed oil (also referred to as "jojoba oil") are particularly preferred, in that they fully exhibit the cleansing power, stability, and beauty effects of the cleansing composition, and jojoba oil is particularly preferred. Here, jojoba ester can be obtained by transesterification of jojoba oil and hydrogenated jojoba oil. When wax is contained as the (B1) oil agent, the amount of wax in the cleansing composition is preferably 0.001% by mass or more, more preferably 0.005% by mass or more, even more preferably 0.01% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 0.1% by mass or more, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. Furthermore, the amount of wax in the cleansing composition is preferably 50% by mass or less, more preferably 40% by mass or less, even more preferably 30% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 20% by mass or less, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. When waxes are contained, one wax or wax may be used alone, or two or more waxes may be used in combination. When two or more waxes or waxes are used in combination, the amount of wax or wax in the above cleansing composition is the total amount of the multiple waxes or waxes.

[0019] When jojoba seed oil is contained as the (B1) oil agent, the amount of jojoba oil in the cleansing composition is preferably 0.001% by mass or more, more preferably 0.005% by mass or more, even more preferably 0.01% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 0.1% by mass or more, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition.Furthermore, the amount of jojoba oil in the cleansing composition is preferably 50% by mass or less, more preferably 40% by mass or less, even more preferably 30% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 20% by mass or less, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition.

[0020] <Oils and fats> When the (B1) oil is an oil or fat, examples thereof include almond oil, avocado oil, argania spinosa kernel oil, apricot kernel oil, olive fruit oil, rosa canina fruit oil, rice bran oil, rice germ oil, safflower oil, hydrogenated palm kernel oil, hydrogenated palm oil, hydrogenated castor oil, hydrogenated coconut oil, soybean oil, evening primrose oil, camellia seed oil, palm kernel oil, palm oil, baobab seed oil, castor oil, sunflower seed oil, macadamia seed oil, meadowfoam seed oil, and coconut oil. Of these, oils and fats that are liquid at 25°C are preferred, and almond oil, olive fruit oil, rosehip fruit oil, rice bran oil, rice germ oil, safflower oil, hydrogenated palm kernel oil, hydrogenated palm oil, hydrogenated castor oil, hydrogenated coconut oil, soybean oil, evening primrose oil, camellia seed oil, palm kernel oil, palm oil, castor oil, sunflower seed oil, macadamia seed oil, and meadowfoam seed oil are preferred, and olive fruit oil, rice bran oil, camellia seed oil, sunflower seed oil, and macadamia seed oil are particularly preferred in terms of fully exerting the cleansing power, stability, and beauty effects of the cleansing composition, with rice bran oil and camellia seed oil being particularly preferred. When fats and oils are contained as the (B1) oil agent, the amount of fats and oils in the cleansing composition is preferably 30% by mass or more, more preferably 20% by mass or more, even more preferably 10% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 1% by mass or more, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition.Furthermore, the amount of fats and oils in the cleansing composition is preferably 80% by mass or less, more preferably 70% by mass or less, even more preferably 60% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 50% by mass or less, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. When oils and fats are contained, one type of oil and fat may be used alone, or two or more types may be used in combination. When two or more types of oils and fats are used in combination, the amount of oil and fat in the cleansing composition is the total amount of the multiple oils and fats.

[0021] When olive oil is contained as the (B1) oil agent, the amount of olive oil in the cleansing composition is preferably 0.001% by mass or more, more preferably 0.005% by mass or more, even more preferably 0.01% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 0.1% by mass or more, in order to easily exhibit the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. Also, the amount of olive oil in the cleansing composition is preferably 60% by mass or less, more preferably 50% by mass or less, even more preferably 40% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 30% by mass or less, in order to easily exhibit the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition.

[0022] When rice bran oil is contained as the (B1) oil, the amount of rice bran oil in the cleansing composition is preferably 0.001% by mass or more, more preferably 0.005% by mass or more, even more preferably 0.01% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 0.1% by mass or more, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. Furthermore, the amount of rice bran oil in the cleansing composition is preferably 60% by mass or less, more preferably 50% by mass or less, even more preferably 40% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 30% by mass or less, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition.

[0023] When camellia seed oil is contained as the (B1) oil agent, the amount of camellia seed oil in the cleansing composition is preferably 0.001% by mass or more, more preferably 0.005% by mass or more, even more preferably 0.01% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 0.1% by mass or more, in order to easily exhibit the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. Also, the amount of camellia seed oil in the cleansing composition is preferably 60% by mass or less, more preferably 50% by mass or less, even more preferably 40% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 30% by mass or less, in order to easily exhibit the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition.

[0024] When sunflower seed oil is contained as the (B1) oil agent, the amount of sunflower seed oil in the cleansing composition is preferably 0.001% by mass or more, more preferably 0.005% by mass or more, even more preferably 0.01% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 0.1% by mass or more, in order to easily exhibit the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. Furthermore, the amount of sunflower seed oil in the cleansing composition is preferably 60% by mass or less, more preferably 50% by mass or less, even more preferably 40% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 30% by mass or less, in order to easily exhibit the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition.

[0025] When macadamia seed oil is contained as the (B1) oil agent, the amount of macadamia seed oil in the cleansing composition is preferably 0.001% by mass or more, more preferably 0.005% by mass or more, even more preferably 0.01% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 0.1% by mass or more, in order to easily exhibit the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition.Furthermore, the amount of macadamia seed oil in the cleansing composition is preferably 60% by mass or less, more preferably 50% by mass or less, even more preferably 40% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 30% by mass or less, in order to easily exhibit the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition.

[0026] <Ester oil> (B1) When the oil is an ester oil, alkyl benzoate (C12-15), isotridecyl isononanoate, cetyl ethylhexenoate (cetyl 2-ethylhexenoate), glyceryl diisostearate, polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate, neopentyl glycol dicaprate, fatty acid (C10-30) (cholesterol / lanosterol) esters, hydrogenated cocoglyceryl, hydrogenated pentaerythrityl rosinate, stearoyl Octyldodecyl oxystearate, phytosteryl / isostearyl / cetyl / stearyl / behenyl dimer dilinoleate, phytosteryl / behenyl dimer dilinoleate, sucrose tetraisostearate, pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, caprylic / capric triglyceride, caprylic / capric / myristic / stearic triglyceride Glyceryl, triisostearin, polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, triethylhexanoin (glyceryl tri-2-ethylhexanoate), trimethylolpropane triethylhexanoate, sucrose tetrastearate triacetate, tristearin, tribehenin, isopropyl palmitate, ethylhexyl palmitate, cetyl palmitate, ethylhexyl hydroxystearate, dipentaerythrityl hexa(hydroxystearate / hexastearic acid / hexarosinate), sucrose polystearate, polyhydroxystearic acid, phytosteryl macadamiate, isopropyl myristate, octyldodecyl myristate, mortierella oil, di(octyldodecyl / phytosteryl / behenyl) lauroyl glutamate, di(phytosteryl / octyldodecyl) lauroyl glutamate, diisostearyl malate, etc.Among these, isotridecyl isononanoate, cetyl ethylhexenoate (cetyl 2-ethylhexenoate), glyceryl diisostearate, polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate, neopentyl glycol dicaprate, hydrogenated cocoglycerides, pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, caprylic / capric triglyceride, triisostearin, triethylhexanoin (glyceryl tri-2-ethylhexanoate), isopropyl palmitate, ethyl palmitate, Xyl, cetyl palmitate, ethylhexyl hydroxystearate, phytosteryl macadamiate, isopropyl myristate, octyldodecyl myristate, and di(phytosteryl / octyldodecyl) lauroyl glutamate are preferred, and cetyl ethylhexenoate (cetyl 2-ethylhexenoate) and triethylhexanoin (glyceryl tri-2-ethylhexanoate) are particularly preferred in terms of fully exerting the cleansing power, stability, and beauty effects of the cleansing composition. When ester oil is contained as the (B1) oil agent, the amount of ester oil in the cleansing composition is preferably 0.001% by mass or more, more preferably 0.005% by mass or more, even more preferably 0.01% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 0.1% by mass or more, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. Furthermore, the amount of ester oil in the cleansing composition is preferably 80% by mass or less, more preferably 70% by mass or less, even more preferably 60% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 50% by mass or less, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. When an ester oil is contained, one ester oil may be used alone, or two or more ester oils may be used in combination. When two or more ester oils are used in combination, the amount of the ester oil in the above cleansing composition is the total amount of the multiple ester oils.

[0027] When cetyl 2-ethylhexenoate is contained as the (B1) oil, the amount of cetyl 2-ethylhexenoate in the cleansing composition is preferably 0.001% by mass or more, more preferably 0.01% by mass or more, even more preferably 0.1% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 1% by mass or more, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. Furthermore, the amount of cetyl 2-ethylhexenoate in the cleansing composition is preferably 70% by mass or less, more preferably 60% by mass or less, even more preferably 50% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 40% by mass or less, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition.

[0028] When glyceryl tri-2-ethylhexanoate is contained as the (B1) oil, the amount of glyceryl tri-2-ethylhexanoate in the cleansing composition is preferably 0.001% by mass or more, more preferably 0.01% by mass or more, even more preferably 0.1% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 1% by mass or more, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition.Furthermore, the amount of glyceryl tri-2-ethylhexanoate in the cleansing composition is preferably 70% by mass or less, more preferably 60% by mass or less, even more preferably 50% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 40% by mass or less, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition.

[0029] <Silicone oil> When the (B1) oil is a silicone oil, examples thereof include cyclopentasiloxane, diphenylsiloxyphenyl trimethicone, dimethiconol, dimethicone, tetrahydrotetramethylcyclotetrasiloxane, trimethylsiloxysilicate, phenyl trimethicone, etc. Among these, cyclopentasiloxane, diphenylsiloxyphenyl trimethicone, dimethicone, trimethylsiloxysilicate, and phenyl trimethicone are preferred, with cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone, and trimethylsiloxysilicate being particularly preferred in terms of fully exhibiting the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. When silicone oil is contained as the (B1) oil agent, the amount of silicone oil in the cleansing composition is preferably 0.001% by mass or more, more preferably 0.005% by mass or more, even more preferably 0.01% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 0.1% by mass or more, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition.Furthermore, the amount of silicone oil in the cleansing composition is preferably 55% by mass or less, more preferably 45% by mass or less, even more preferably 35% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 25% by mass or less, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. When silicone oil is contained, one kind of silicone oil may be used alone, or two or more kinds may be used in combination. When two or more kinds of silicone oils are used in combination, the amount of silicone oil in the above cleansing composition is the total amount of the plurality of silicone oils.

[0030] In order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition of the present invention, the content of the oil (B1) per 1 part by mass of niacinamide is preferably 0.001 part by mass or more, more preferably 0.005 part by mass or more, more preferably 0.01 part by mass or more, more preferably 0.1 part by mass or more, even more preferably 0.5 part by mass or more, even more preferably 1 part by mass or more, and particularly preferably 2 parts by mass or more. In addition, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition, the content of the oil per 1 part by mass of niacinamide is preferably 6,000 parts by mass or less, preferably 1,000 parts by mass or less, more preferably 50,000 parts by mass or less, even more preferably 10,000 parts by mass or less, particularly preferably 5,000 parts by mass or less, even more preferably 1,000 parts by mass or less, and particularly preferably 750 parts by mass or less.

[0031] As described above, the use of a surfactant in the cleansing composition of the present invention is preferable because it enhances the skin permeability of niacinamide and enhances its cosmetic effects, making it easier for the cleansing composition to exhibit its cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects. The surfactant (B2) may be any oil that can be applied to the skin, and may be any of a nonionic surfactant, anionic surfactant, cationic surfactant, and amphoteric surfactant, without any particular limitation. In particular, in order to fully exhibit the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition, at least one selected from nonionic surfactants, anionic surfactants, and cationic surfactants is preferred, and at least one selected from nonionic surfactants and anionic surfactants is particularly preferred. When the cleansing composition of the present invention contains a surfactant (B2), the amount of the surfactant in the cleansing composition is preferably 0.0001% by mass or more, more preferably 0.001% by mass or more, even more preferably 0.01% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 0.1% by mass or more, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effect of the cleansing composition. Furthermore, the amount of the surfactant in the cleansing composition is preferably 60% by mass or less, more preferably 50% by mass or less, even more preferably 40% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 30% by mass or less, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effect of the cleansing composition. When a surfactant is contained, one surfactant may be used alone, or two or more surfactants may be used in combination. When two or more surfactants are used in combination, the amount of surfactant in the above cleansing composition is the total amount of the multiple surfactants.

[0032] <Nonionic surfactants> (B2) When the surfactant is a nonionic surfactant, PEG-10 dimethicone, PEG-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, polyoxyethylene hydrogenated castor oil (PEG-10 hydrogenated castor oil, PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil, PEG-50 hydrogenated castor oil, PEG-60 hydrogenated castor oil, PEG-100 hydrogenated castor oil, etc.), polyoxyethylene glyceryl isostearate (PEG-20 glyceryl isostearate, PEG-60 glyceryl isostearate, etc.), polyoxyethylene glyceryl monostearate (PEG-5 glyceryl stearate, etc.), di- or tri-fatty acid polyoxyethylene glyceryl (for example, polyoxyethylene glyceryl triisostearate such as PEG-20 glyceryl triisostearate), polyglycerin fatty acid ester, alkyl glucoside, polyoxyethylene coconut oil fatty acid glyceryl, glyceryl isostearate, glyceryl oleate, caprylic / capric triglyceride, PEG-100 hydrogenated castor oil ... Glyceryl isostearate, sorbitan olivate, sorbitan oleate, sorbitan stearate, sorbitan sesquiisostearate, sorbitan palmitate, sorbitan laurate, cocamide DEA, cocamide MEA, dimethicone (PEG-10 / 15) crosspolymer, beheneth-30, lauryl PEG-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, lauramide DEA, laureth-4, laureth-7, laureth-21, laureth-23, polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid esters (sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, polysorbate 20, polysorbate 60, polysorbate 80, polysorbate 85, etc.), polyoxyethylene glycol laurate, polyoxyethylene glycol myristate, polyoxyethylene glycol stearate, polyoxyethylene glycol oleate. Among these, PEG-10 dimethicone, polyoxyethylene hydrogenated castor oil, polyoxyethylene glyceryl isostearate, polyoxyethylene glyceryl monostearate, di- or tri-fatty acid polyoxyethylene glyceryl, polyglycerin fatty acid ester, alkyl glucoside, polyoxyethylene coconut oil fatty acid glyceryl, glyceryl isostearate, glyceryl oleate, glyceryl caprylate, glyceryl stearate, sorbitan isostearate, sorbitan stearate, sorbitan sesquiisostearate, sorbitan palmitate, sorbitan laurate, cocamide DEA, dimethicone (PEG-1 0 / 15) Crosspolymer, polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid ester, polyoxyethylene glycol laurate are preferred, di- or tri-fatty acid polyoxyethylene glyceryl, alkyl glucoside, polyoxyethylene coconut oil fatty acid glyceryl, polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid ester, polyoxyethylene glycol laurate are more preferred, and in terms of fully exhibiting the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition, polyoxyethylene glyceryl triisostearate, alkyl glucoside, polyoxyethylene coconut oil fatty acid glyceryl, polysorbate 80, PEG-12 laurate are particularly preferred.

[0033] When a nonionic surfactant (B2) is contained as the surfactant, the amount of the nonionic surfactant in the cleansing composition is preferably 0.0001% by mass or more, more preferably 0.001% by mass or more, even more preferably 0.01% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 0.1% by mass or more, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. Furthermore, the amount of the nonionic surfactant in the cleansing composition is preferably 60% by mass or less, more preferably 50% by mass or less, even more preferably 40% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 30% by mass or less, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. When a nonionic surfactant is contained, one type of nonionic surfactant may be used alone, or two or more types may be used in combination. When two or more types of nonionic surfactants are used in combination, the amount of the nonionic surfactant in the above cleansing composition is the total amount of the multiple nonionic surfactants.

[0034] Di- or tri-fatty acid polyoxyethylene glyceryl refers to di- or tri-fatty acid polyoxyethylene glyceryl, and the oxygen atom of the OH group of glycerin is linked to "(CH2-CH2-O) n It is a compound in which two or three molecules of fatty acid are bound to a component having a "(polyoxyethylene group)" bonded thereto. Examples of the fatty acid in the di- or tri-fatty acid polyoxyethylene glyceryl include lauric acid, myristic acid, stearic acid, isostearic acid, and oleic acid. Examples of difatty acid polyoxyethylene glyceryl include PEG-12 glyceryl dimyristate, PEG-4 glyceryl distearate, PEG-10 glyceryl diisostearate, PEG-12 glyceryl distearate, PEG-23 glyceryl distearate, PEG-20 glyceryl diisostearate, PEG-30 glyceryl diisostearate, etc. These may be used alone or in combination of two or more. Examples of tri-fatty acid polyoxyethylene glyceryl include PEG-8 glyceryl trilaurate, PEG-3 glyceryl tristearate, PEG-20 glyceryl tristearate, PEG-20 glyceryl triisostearate, PEG-10 glyceryl triisostearate, PEG-30 glyceryl triisostearate, PEG-10 glyceryl trioleate, PEG-20 glyceryl trioleate, PEG-30 glyceryl trioleate, etc. These may be used alone or in combination of two or more. Among these, in the present invention, it is preferable to use tri-fatty acid polyoxyethylene glyceryl, as this allows the cleansing composition to easily exhibit its cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects.

[0035] In terms of the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effect of the cleansing composition, the di- or tri-fatty acid polyoxyethylene glyceryl preferably has a branched or unsaturated fatty acid as the fatty acid, more preferably has isostearic acid or oleic acid, and particularly preferably has isostearic acid. The multiple fatty acids in the di- or tri-fatty acid polyoxyethylene glyceryl may be the same or different in terms of the number of carbon atoms and whether saturated or unsaturated.

[0036] When polyoxyethylene glyceryl triisostearate is contained as the surfactant (B2), the amount of polyoxyethylene glyceryl triisostearate in the cleansing composition is preferably 0.0001% by mass or more, more preferably 0.001% by mass or more, even more preferably 0.01% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 0.1% by mass or more, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. Furthermore, the amount of polyoxyethylene glyceryl triisostearate in the cleansing composition is preferably 50% by mass or less, more preferably 40% by mass or less, even more preferably 30% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 20% by mass or less, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition.

[0037] Examples of the polyglycerol fatty acid ester include polyglyceryl-10 dimyristate, polyglyceryl-10 dioleate, polyglyceryl-10 distearate, polyglyceryl-6 dicaprate, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, polyglyceryl-5 laurate, polyglyceryl-5 myristate, and polyglyceryl-5 oleate.

[0038] Alkyl glucosides are glycosides derived from glucose and alcohols, with a linear or branched alkyl group attached to a glucose polymer. Examples of alkyl glucosides include, but are not limited to, decyl glucoside (C10 alkyl chain), lauryl glucoside (C12), myristyl glucoside (C14), stearyl glucoside (C18), hydroxystearyl glucoside (C18), arachidyl glucoside (C20), (C12-18) alkyl glucoside, (C12-20) alkyl glucoside, and coconut oil alkyl glucoside (C8-18). When alkyl glucoside is contained as the surfactant (B), one type of alkyl glucoside may be used alone, or two or more types may be used in combination. In order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition, the alkyl group in the alkyl glucoside preferably has 8 or more carbon atoms, preferably 9 or more carbon atoms, and particularly preferably 10 or more carbon atoms. The alkyl group in the alkyl glucoside preferably has 30 or less carbon atoms, preferably 20 or less carbon atoms, particularly preferably 18 or less carbon atoms, particularly preferably 16 or less carbon atoms, even more preferably 14 or less carbon atoms, and most preferably 12 or less carbon atoms. When an alkyl glucoside is contained as the surfactant (B2), the amount of alkyl glucoside in the cleansing composition is preferably 0.0001% by mass or more, more preferably 0.001% by mass or more, even more preferably 0.01% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 0.1% by mass or more, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. Furthermore, the amount of alkyl glucoside in the cleansing composition is preferably 50% by mass or less, more preferably 40% by mass or less, even more preferably 30% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 20% by mass or less, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. When two or more alkyl glucosides are used in combination, the amount of alkyl glucoside in the cleansing composition is the total amount of the alkyl glucosides.

[0039] When decyl glucoside is contained as the surfactant (B2), the amount of decyl glucoside in the cleansing composition of the present invention is preferably 0.0001% by mass or more, more preferably 0.001% by mass or more, even more preferably 0.01% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 0.1% by mass or more, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. Furthermore, the amount of decyl glucoside in the cleansing composition is preferably 50% by mass or less, more preferably 40% by mass or less, even more preferably 30% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 20% by mass or less, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition.

[0040] Polyoxyethylene coconut oil fatty acid glyceryl is usually of the monoester type, and examples thereof include coconut oil fatty acid PEG-3 glyceryl, in which the number of moles of ethylene oxide added is 3 moles per mole of glycerin, coconut oil fatty acid PEG-7 glyceryl, in which the number of moles of ethylene oxide added is 7 moles per mole of glycerin, and coconut oil fatty acid PEG-30 glyceryl, in which the number of moles of ethylene oxide added is 30 moles per molecule of glycerin. (B2) When polyoxyethylene cocoate glyceryl is contained as a surfactant, the amount of polyoxyethylene cocoate glyceryl in the cleansing composition is preferably 0.0001% by mass or more, more preferably 0.001% by mass or more, even more preferably 0.01% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 0.1% by mass or more, in order to easily exhibit the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. Furthermore, the amount of polyoxyethylene cocoate glyceryl in the cleansing composition is preferably 50% by mass or less, more preferably 40% by mass or less, even more preferably 30% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 20% by mass or less, in order to easily exhibit the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. When two or more types of polyoxyethylene cocoate glyceryl are used in combination, the amount of polyoxyethylene cocoate glyceryl in the cleansing composition is the total amount of the multiple polyoxyethylene cocoate glyceryls.

[0041] Examples of polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid esters include polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate (polysorbate 20), polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate (polysorbate 40), polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (polysorbate 60), and polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80). These may be used alone or in combination of two or more. (B2) When a polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid ester is contained as a surfactant, the amount of the polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid ester in the cleansing composition is preferably 0.0001% by mass or more, more preferably 0.0005% by mass or more, even more preferably 0.001% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 0.01% by mass or more, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. Furthermore, the amount of the polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid ester in the cleansing composition is preferably 50% by mass or less, more preferably 40% by mass or less, even more preferably 30% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 20% by mass or less, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. When two or more alkyl glucosides are used in combination, the amount of the polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid ester in the cleansing composition is the total amount of the polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid esters.

[0042] When polysorbate 80 is contained as the surfactant (B2), the amount of polysorbate 80 in the cleansing composition is preferably 0.0001% by mass or more, more preferably 0.0005% by mass or more, even more preferably 0.001% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 0.01% by mass or more, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. Furthermore, the amount of polysorbate 80 in the cleansing composition is preferably 45% by mass or less, more preferably 35% by mass or less, even more preferably 25% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 15% by mass or less, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition.

[0043] <Anionic surfactants> (B2) When the surfactant is an anionic surfactant, sodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine, potassium cocoyl glycine, potassium cocoyl glutamate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, TEA-cocoyl glutamate, sodium cocoyl mysarcosine, sodium cocoyl methyl taurine, sodium stearoyl glutamate, sodium stearoyl methyl taurine, sodium palm fatty acid glutamine, sodium palmitoyl sarcosine, potassium myristoyl glutamate, sodium myristoyl glutamate, sodium lauroyl aspartate, sodium lauroyl aspartate, sodium lauroyl methyl aspartate, sodium lauroyl ... Examples of suitable surfactants include sodium lauryl methyl taurate, sodium lauroyl methyl taurate, sodium olefin (C14-16) sulfonate, potassium isostearate, sodium isostearate, potassium-containing soap base, potassium soap base, potassium stearate, sodium stearate, soap base, sodium palm kernel fatty acid, sodium palm fatty acid, potassium palmitate, sodium palmitate, potassium myristate, sodium myristate, potassium coconut fatty acid, potassium laurate, sodium laurate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauryl glycol acetate, sodium lauryl sulfate, and sodium laureth sulfate. Among these, sodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine, potassium cocoyl glutamate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, TEA-cocoyl glutamate, potassium isostearate, sodium isostearate, potassium-containing soap base, potassium soap base, potassium stearate, sodium stearate, soap base, potassium palmitate, sodium palmitate, potassium myristate, sodium myristate, potassium coconut fatty acid, potassium laurate, sodium laurate, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, N-acylamino acids or salts thereof are preferred, and sodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine is particularly preferred in that it fully exerts the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. When an anionic surfactant (B2) is contained as the surfactant, the amount of the anionic surfactant in the cleansing composition is preferably 0.0001% by mass or more, more preferably 0.0005% by mass or more, even more preferably 0.001% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 0.01% by mass or more, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. Furthermore, the amount of the anionic surfactant in the cleansing composition is preferably 45% by mass or less, more preferably 35% by mass or less, even more preferably 25% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 15% by mass or less, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. When an anionic surfactant is contained, one anionic surfactant may be used alone, or two or more may be used in combination. When two or more anionic surfactants are used in combination, the amount of the anionic surfactant in the above cleansing composition is the total amount of the multiple anionic surfactants.

[0044] When sodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine is contained as the surfactant (B2), the amount of sodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine in the cleansing composition of the present invention is preferably 20% by mass or more, more preferably 10% by mass or more, even more preferably 5% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 1% by mass or more, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effect of the cleansing composition.Furthermore, the amount of sodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine in the cleansing composition is preferably 0.001% by mass or less, more preferably 0.01% by mass or less, even more preferably 0.1% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 1% by mass or less, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effect of the cleansing composition.

[0045] <Cationic surfactants> When the surfactant (B2) is a cationic surfactant, examples thereof include cocoyl arginine ethyl PCA, behenyl PG trimonium chloride, dicocodimonium chloride, stearamidopropyl dimethylamine, steartrimonium chloride, cetrimonium chloride, behenamidopropyl dimethylamine, behentrimonium chloride, etc. Among these, cocoyl arginine ethyl PCA, behenyl PG trimonium chloride, steartrimonium chloride, and cetrimonium chloride are preferred, and cocoyl arginine ethyl PCA and behenyl PG trimonium chloride are particularly preferred in terms of fully exhibiting the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. When a cationic surfactant (B2) is contained as the surfactant, the amount of the cationic surfactant in the cleansing composition is preferably 0.000001% by mass or more, more preferably 0.00001% by mass or more, even more preferably 0.00005% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 0.0001% by mass or more, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. Furthermore, the amount of the cationic surfactant in the cleansing composition is preferably 20% by mass or less, more preferably 10% by mass or less, even more preferably 5% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 3% by mass or less, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. When a cationic surfactant is contained, one cationic surfactant may be used alone, or two or more cationic surfactants may be used in combination. When two or more cationic surfactants are used in combination, the amount of the cationic surfactant in the cleansing composition is the total amount of the cationic surfactants.

[0046] <Amphoteric surfactant> When the (B2) surfactant is a cationic surfactant, examples thereof include cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium cocoamphoacetate, hydrogenated lecithin, lauramidopropyl betaine, lauryl hydroxysultaine, lauryl betaine, lecithin, etc. Among these, cocamidopropyl betaine, hydrogenated lecithin, lauramidopropyl betaine, lauryl hydroxysultaine, lauryl betaine, and lecithin are preferred, and cocamidopropyl betaine, hydrogenated lecithin, lauryl hydroxysultaine, and lecithin are particularly preferred in terms of fully exhibiting the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. When a cationic surfactant (B2) is contained as the surfactant, the amount of the cationic surfactant in the cleansing composition is preferably 0.0001% by mass or more, more preferably 0.0005% by mass or more, even more preferably 0.001% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 0.01% by mass or more, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. Furthermore, the amount of the cationic surfactant in the cleansing composition is preferably 40% by mass or less, more preferably 30% by mass or less, even more preferably 20% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 10% by mass or less, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. When a cationic surfactant is contained, one cationic surfactant may be used alone, or two or more cationic surfactants may be used in combination. When two or more cationic surfactants are used in combination, the amount of the cationic surfactant in the cleansing composition is the total amount of the cationic surfactants.

[0047] In order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition of the present invention, the content of (B2) surfactant per 1 part by mass of niacinamide is preferably 0.0001 part by mass or more, more preferably 0.001 part by mass or more, more preferably 0.005 part by mass or more, and even more preferably 0.02 part by mass or more. In order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition, the content of surfactant per 1 part by mass of niacinamide is preferably 5,000 parts by mass or less, more preferably 1,000 parts by mass or less, even more preferably 500 parts by mass or less, and particularly preferably 300 parts by mass or less.

[0048] In order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition of the present invention, when the oil (B1) and the surfactant (B2) are used in combination, the mass ratio of oil to surfactant in the cleansing composition is preferably 100:0.00005 or more, more preferably 100:0.0005 or more, even more preferably 100:0.005 or more, still more preferably 0.01 or more, and particularly preferably 0.05 or more. The mass ratio is also preferably 100:30,000 or less, more preferably 100:5,000 or less, even more preferably 100:3,000 or less, preferably 100:1,000 or less, more preferably 100:600 or less, and particularly preferably 100:300 or less.

[0049] In order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effect of the cleansing composition of the present invention, the total amount of the oil and surfactant per 1 part by mass of niacinamide is preferably 0.001 part by mass or more, more preferably 0.02 part by mass or more, more preferably 0.2 part by mass or more, particularly preferably 0.5 part by mass or more, and particularly preferably 1 part by mass or more. In addition, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effect of the cleansing composition, the total amount of the oil and surfactant per 1 part by mass of niacinamide is preferably 10,000 parts by mass or less, more preferably 5,000 parts by mass or less, even more preferably 2,000 parts by mass or less, and particularly preferably 900 parts by mass or less.

[0050] The cleansing composition of the present invention preferably contains (C) a polyhydric alcohol, such as glycols and glycerins, from the viewpoints of the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. Specific examples of glycols include ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, isoprene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, 1,2-pentanediol (pentylene glycol), 1,2-hexanediol, and 1,2-octanediol. Examples of glycerins include glycerin, diglycerin, and polyglycerin. The above polyhydric alcohols can be used alone or in combination of two or more. Among these polyhydric alcohols, at least one selected from glycerin and 1,3-butylene glycol is preferred in terms of the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition.

[0051] When component (C) is used, the content of component (C) is preferably 1% by mass or more, more preferably 3% by mass or more, even more preferably 9% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 12% by mass or more, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition. Furthermore, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects of the cleansing composition, the amount of component (C) in the cleansing composition is preferably 35% by mass or less, more preferably 30% by mass or less, even more preferably 25% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 20% by mass or less.

[0052] The present invention may use (D) one or more selected from anionic and nonionic water-soluble polymers having a carbonyl group and / or a hydroxyl group. While there are no particular limitations on the water-soluble polymers as long as they are typically used in cosmetics, those that are easily soluble in water, non-sticky, and have spinnability are particularly preferred. Examples of such water-soluble polymers include water-soluble synthetic polymers, semi-synthetic polymers, and natural polymers. Specific examples include synthetic polymers such as carboxyvinyl polymer, acrylic acid-alkyl methacrylate copolymer, sodium acrylate-sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, alkyl acrylate-alkyl methacrylate-polyoxyethylene stearyl ether methacrylate (20E.O.) copolymer emulsion, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl methyl ether, polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyacrylamide, polyethylene oxide, and ethylene oxide-propylene oxide block copolymer. Examples include polymers composed of glucose, such as carboxymethyl cellulose, methylhydroxypropyl cellulose, carboxymethyl starch, and methyl starch, and semi-synthetic polymers such as propylene glycol alginate. Further examples include gellan gum, succinoglucan, Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide, galactomannans such as locust bean gum, tara gum and guar gum, carrageenan, Aphanothece sacrum polysaccharide, tuberose polysaccharide, xanthan gum, sclerotium gum, gelatin, quince seed, pullulan, collagen, gum arabic, mannan, starch, dextran, casein, albumin, hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulfate or sulfate salts thereof, and the like.

[0053] When the present invention contains component (D), the content of component (D) in the cleansing composition is preferably 0.0001% by mass or more, more preferably 0.001% by mass or more, even more preferably 0.01% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 0.1% by mass or more, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effect of the cleansing composition. Also, in order to facilitate the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effect of the cleansing composition, the amount of component (D) in the cleansing composition is preferably 50% by mass or less, more preferably 40% by mass or less, even more preferably 30% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 20% by mass or less.

[0054] The cleansing composition of the present invention preferably contains water, as this allows the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effect of the composition to be easily exhibited. The amount of water in the cleansing composition is preferably 5% by mass or more, more preferably 10% by mass or more, even more preferably 20% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 25% by mass or more. Furthermore, the amount of water in the cleansing composition is preferably 95% by mass or less, more preferably 90% by mass or less, even more preferably 80% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 70% by mass or less, as this allows the cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effect of the composition to be easily exhibited.

[0055] In addition to the above-mentioned components, the cleansing composition of the present invention may contain conventional additives within the range that does not impair the effects of the present invention. For example, the cleansing composition may contain substances that are usually incorporated into cleansing compositions, such as monohydric alcohols such as ethanol, extracts, medicinal agents, cosmetic ingredients, whitening agents other than niacinamide, disinfectants, antibacterial agents, anti-inflammatory agents, preservatives, antioxidants, UV absorbers, UV scattering agents, moisturizers, neutralizing agents, chelating agents, pH adjusters, fragrances, pigments, vitamins, etc.

[0056] In order to enhance the skin permeability of niacinamide to enhance the cosmetic effect, and to improve cleansing power and stability, the cleansing composition of the present invention preferably has a pH of 6.1 or higher, more preferably 6.2 or higher, even more preferably 6.4 or higher, and particularly preferably 6.4 or higher. The pH is preferably less than 6.8, and particularly preferably 6.7 or lower. The pH is measured at 25°C. By appropriately setting the pH, it is easy to improve the viscosity and stability of the ingredients, as well as to maintain good cleansing power.

[0057] When the cleansing composition contains an oil (B1), in order to enhance cleansing power, stability, and cosmetic effects, the cleansing composition of the present invention preferably has a viscosity of 500 mPa·s or more, more preferably 5000 mPa·s or more, and particularly preferably 18000 mPa·s or more. Furthermore, the viscosity is preferably less than 24000 mPa·s, and particularly preferably 23000 mPa·s or less. The viscosity of the cleansing composition is measured at 25°C and can be measured by the method described in the Examples below.

[0058] The cleansing composition of the present invention can be used either as a type that is applied to the skin and then rinsed off with water, or as a wipe-off type, but the wipe-off type is preferred because it has excellent cosmetic effects and can eliminate the need for washing with water, making it easy to use in various situations such as when you are busy, when you want to fix part of your makeup, or when it is difficult to obtain water. Cleansing agents are applied to skin such as the face, and the present invention is capable of removing makeup and has excellent cosmetic effects.

[0059] The cleansing composition of the present invention has an excellent makeup removing effect and is suitable for use on the face. However, the cleansing composition may also be applied to areas other than the face, such as the legs, body, and underarms.

[0060] Cleansing compositions may be in the form of solids, creams, gels, emulsions, or liquids (water-based or oil-based), but the cleansing composition of the present invention is preferably a cream, gel, emulsion, or liquid cleansing composition in terms of the cleansing power, stability, and ease of wiping. When the cleansing composition does not contain an oil (B1) but contains a surfactant (B2), a liquid or gel cleansing composition is preferred. When the cleansing composition contains an oil (B1) and a surfactant (B2), a milky or cream cleansing composition is preferred, and an O / W type is particularly preferred. Gel-type cleansing compositions are called cleansing gels, and cream-type cleansing compositions are called cleansing creams, and they come in W / O or O / W emulsions. In the present invention, an O / W type cleansing composition is preferred in terms of the cleansing power, stability, and ease of wiping of the cleansing composition.

[0061] The cleansing composition of the present invention can be used particularly for anti-wrinkle and whitening purposes. Its anti-wrinkle effect can be achieved not only on fine wrinkles (crepe wrinkles) on the skin surface caused by dryness or other factors, but also on deep wrinkles resulting from changes in the shape of the epidermis or dermis. For example, it can prevent or improve skin wrinkles caused by exposure to ultraviolet rays or other factors. It is particularly expected to be effective in preventing and / or improving facial wrinkles, such as hollows in the eyelids, sagging and puffy tear bags and eye bags, wrinkles at the corners of the eyes, wrinkles on the forehead and between the eyebrows, and wrinkles around the mouth (laugh lines). For skin whitening, it is expected to have the effect of inhibiting melanin production and preventing or improving skin blemishes, freckles, dullness, etc. [Example]

[0062] The present invention will be described below based on examples, but the present invention is not limited to the following examples.

[0063] According to the compositions shown in Table 1, cream-type (O / W type emulsions) (Comparative Example 1, Examples 1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13) or liquid-type (Comparative Example 2, Examples 2, 4, 7, 8, 11) cleansing compositions of the Examples and Comparative Examples were prepared by conventional methods.

[0064] [Table 1]

[0065] <Sensory characteristic test> Five female panelists applied commercially available oily lipstick to the back of the hand or forearm.Then, about 2 g of the cleansing composition of Examples and Comparative Examples was taken onto a cotton pad, and the cleansing composition was applied to the area where the oily lipstick was applied, and wiped off 10 times.The cleansing power, whitening effect after wiping, wrinkle improvement, and moisturizing effect were evaluated on a 5-point scale, and the average score was further evaluated according to the following criteria.

[0066] <Cleansing power> The evaluation was based on the following criteria. 5 points (good): All oily lipstick was removed from both the skin grooves and ridges. 4 points: A small amount of oily lipstick remains in the skin grooves, but all of the oily lipstick has come off the skin mounds. 3 points: Oily lipstick remains in the skin grooves, but all of the oily lipstick has come off the skin mounds. 2 points: There is oily lipstick remaining in the skin grooves and a small amount of oily lipstick remaining on the skin mounds. 1 point (bad): Oily lipstick remains on both the skin grooves and ridges.

[0067] <Whitening effect after wiping> The evaluation was carried out in the following manner. 5 points (good): My skin looked clearer and my skin tone became much brighter. 4 points: My skin became clearer and brighter. 3 points: My skin looks a little clearer and my skin tone is a little brighter. 2 points: I feel like my skin has become clearer and brighter. 1 point (bad): No improvement at all (no change).

[0068] <Improvement of wrinkles after wiping> The evaluation was carried out in the following manner. 5 points (good): No wrinkles at all, and a significant improvement. 4 points: Almost no wrinkles, improvement. 3 points: Some wrinkles remain, but have improved slightly. 2 points: I still have a few wrinkles, but I feel like they've improved. 1 point (bad): No improvement at all (no change).

[0069] <Moisturizing properties after wiping> The evaluation was carried out in the following manner. 5 points (good): Skin feels moisturized. 4 points: Skin feels slightly moisturized. 3 points: Neither. 2 points: Skin feels slightly dry. 1 point (bad): Skin feels dry.

[0070] The pH of the cleansing composition at 25°C was measured using a tabletop pH meter F-71 manufactured by Horiba Ltd.

[0071] (Viscosity measurement method) Each sample was kept warm in a thermostatic bath at 25°C for 8 hours, and the viscosity was measured using the following measuring equipment. [Measuring equipment] Brookfield Type B viscometer

[0072] <Stability test> Approximately 2 g of the cleansing compositions of the Examples and Comparative Examples were placed in thermostatic baths at 50°C (high temperature) and -10°C (low temperature) and left to stand for 8 hours. After that, the Examples and Comparative Examples that had been left to stand at both the high and low temperatures were visually inspected, and the items of phase separation, discoloration, and crystal precipitation were evaluated on a 5-point scale, and the average scores were used to evaluate the results according to the following criteria.

[0073] <Separation, discoloration, crystal precipitation> The evaluation was carried out in the following manner. 5 points (good): There was absolutely no change in phase separation, discoloration, or crystal precipitation, and the stability was very excellent. 4 points: Some changes were observed in phase separation, discoloration, and crystal precipitation, but there were no problems with use and the stability was excellent. 3 points: Minor changes in phase separation, discoloration, and crystal precipitation are observed, but there are no problems with use and the product is stable. 2 points: Phase separation, discoloration, and crystal precipitation were observed, which were bothersome when using the product. Stability was somewhat poor. 1 point (bad): Significant changes were observed in phase separation, discoloration, and crystal precipitation, and the stability was poor.

[0074] The results are shown in Tables 2 to 4. As shown in Table 2, the cleansing composition of the present invention has excellent cleansing power and stability, and furthermore, it exhibits cosmetic effects such as moisturizing, whitening, and wrinkle reduction. Therefore, the cleansing composition of the present invention has excellent cleansing power and good stability, and can also exhibit cosmetic effects such as moisturizing, whitening, and wrinkle reduction.

[0075] [Table 2]

[0076] [Table 3]

[0077] [Table 4]

[0078] [Formulation examples 1-5: Cleansing cream] An O / W cleansing cream was prepared from each of the ingredients listed in Table 5 below. The following cleansing cream exhibits the effects of the present invention.

[0079] [Table 5]

[0080] [Formulation examples 6-10: Cleansing gel] A cleansing gel was prepared from each of the ingredients listed in Table 6 below. The following cleansing gel exhibits the effects of the present invention.

[0081] [Table 6]

[0082] [Formulation examples 11-15: Cleansing agent (liquid)] A cleansing agent (liquid) was prepared from each of the ingredients listed in Table 7 below. The following cleansing agent (liquid) exhibits the effects of the present invention.

[0083] [Table 7] [Industrial Applicability]

[0084] The cleansing composition of the present invention has excellent cleansing power, good stability, and excellent cosmetic effects, and is therefore industrially useful.

Claims

1. A cleansing composition containing niacinamide.

2. An anti-wrinkle and / or whitening cleansing composition containing niacinamide.

3. 3. The cleansing composition according to claim 1, wherein the content of niacinamide in the cleansing composition is 0.1% by mass or more.

4. The cleansing composition according to claim 1 or 2, which is used by wiping.

5. The cleansing composition according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of oils and surfactants.

6. The oil is at least one selected from hydrocarbon oils, waxes, fats and oils, and ester oils; The cleansing composition according to claim 5, wherein the surfactant is at least one selected from the group consisting of nonionic surfactants and anionic surfactants.

7. the oil is at least one selected from isohexadecane, liquid paraffin, squalane, jojoba oil, macadamia seed oil, rice bran oil, camellia seed oil, cetyl 2-ethylhexanoate, and glyceryl tri-2-ethylhexanoate; 6. The cleansing composition according to claim 5, wherein the surfactant is one or more selected from polyoxyethylene glyceryl triisostearate, alkyl glucoside, polyoxyethylene coconut oil fatty acid glyceryl, polysorbate 80, PEG-12 laurate, and sodium dilauroyl glutamate lysine.

8. An anti-wrinkle and / or whitening cleansing composition that satisfies the following (A) and contains the following (B), and is used by wiping. (A) Niacinamide 1% by mass or more (B) (B1) one or more selected from isohexadecane, liquid paraffin, squalane, jojoba oil, macadamia seed oil, rice bran oil, camellia seed oil, cetyl 2-ethylhexanoate, and glyceryl tri-2-ethylhexanoate; and / or (B2) One or more selected from polyoxyethylene glyceryl triisostearate, alkyl glucoside, polyoxyethylene coconut oil fatty acid glyceryl, polysorbate 80, PEG-12 laurate, and sodium dilauroyl glutamate lysine

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