1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a skin-cleansing composition in the form of an oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion, which may be used for cleansing the skin of the human face, neck and/or body. In particular, this composition, which enables dead cells to be removed gently from the skin, constitutes a "3 in 1" product which is particularly suitable for sensitive skins.
The invention also relates to a process for cleansing the skin of the body and/or face.
2. Discussion of the Background
Exfoliant or scrubbing products, also referred to as "scrubs", contain exfoliant particles which consist of abrasive materials such as polyethylene powder, walnut shell powder or apricot or almond powder. Unfortunately, these scrubbing products are irritating due to the very presence of these particles which rub the skin without melting and which remain on its surface. On account of their irritant nature, it is not possible to use these scrubbing products daily; depending on the sensitivity, there must be longer or shorter time intervals between uses thereof, in particular of several days, or even of several weeks for very sensitive skin. Moreover, in order to overcome skin irritation, it is necessary, after use, to apply a care cream which provides protection and moisturization to the skin.
There thus is a need for a scrubbing-product which is comfortable to use, which does not contain abrasive exfoliant particles and which does not require the subsequent application of a care cream.
The composition according to the present invention overcomes the drawbacks described above. Applicant has found, surprisingly, that it is possible to have a "3 in 1" scrubbing product, that is to say a product which simultaneously cleanses, scrubs and cares for the skin, containing no abrasive particles, by providing an oil-in-water emulsion comprising lipid grains filled with a cleansing agent.