EYELID SHADOWS Russian patent published in 1995 - IPC

FIELD: decorative cosmetics. SUBSTANCE: shadows contain fat base and biologically-active natural components having the form of CO₂-extracts of sea buckthorn, calendula and parsley or carrot seeds accompanied by pigments. The components are combined so that they allow fabricating shadows of high decorative properties. The obtained shadows show a high effect of opalescence and a positive influence on metabolic processes taking place in the eyelid skin the influence being accompanied by hydrating effect and increased lipometabolism. The mentioned extracts contain a complex of fat-soluble vitamins and their A, E, F, D, C precursors and ether oils together with fat acids and waxes. The components assure the above-mentioned effect of the eyelid skin. Highly unsaturated acids introduced together with the mentioned CO₂-extract combine their properties with those of pigments and give the shadows good decorative properties and rich color range along with color iridescence and sparkle. EFFECT: better quality of of shadows. 5 cl, 1 tbl