Cosmetic or dermatological O/W emulsions, having a content of a) 3-10 wt % of one or more α-hydroxycarboxylic acids and/or one or more β-hydroxycarboxylic acids and/or one or more polyhydroxy acids, b) one or more distearates having a melting range in the temperature range of 53-64° C., c) one or more monostearates having a melting range in the temperature range of 40-57° C., d) a water phase, e) an oil phase, f) a content of 0.1-2 wt % of one or more starches pre-swollen at 85-95° C. in an aqueous medium, the percentage specifications being relative to the total weight of the preparations.
