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Abstract

The invention relates to cosmetic emulsion or a gel that contains shellac. In accordance with the invention, a shellac-containing cosmetic product is produced which contains shellac in the aqueous phase. The proportion of pure shellac lies between 0.1 and 20 wt. % in an O/W emulsion; between 0.1 and 15 wt % in a W/O emulsion; and between 0.1 an 10 wt % in a hydrogel. Between 1 and 20 wt. % of other cosmetically active components or other supporting materials are contained in the oil phase or the aqueous phase, or in both phases. The invention also relates to a method for producing the cosmetic product. In this method, in order to produce the aqueous shellac solution or dispersion that is to be used, 0.1-3 wt. % of a water-soluble film former and 0.1-1 wt. % of an acid-resistant gel former with a pH of 2-4.2 are added.

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