USE OF ALKYL OXAZOLIDINONE AS COSMETIC AGENT FOR SKIN MOISTURE RETENTION AND SKIN MOISTURE RETENTION METHOD

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide novel cosmetic compositions having a skin moisture retention effect and reduced stickiness.SOLUTION: The present invention provides use of 4-alkyl oxazolidinone-2-one, shown in the following chemical formula, as a cosmetic agent for preparing a skin moisture retention cosmetic product [where substituent R is selected from a linear or branched alkyl group containing 4-24 carbon atoms, preferably 4-18 carbon atoms, and a linear or branched alkylene group containing 4-24 carbon atoms, preferably 4-18 carbon atoms].SELECTED DRAWING: None