A release agent composition is provided which contains as components:a) at least one phosphateandb) at least one compound having at least two hydroxyl groups and having a molecular weight of less than 250 gmol, the proportion of the component a), based on the composition, being from 0. The present invention also relates to the methods for preparing these bioactive botanical cosmetic compositions and the uses of these compositions in various cosmetic formulations and as topical skin cosmetic applications. The upper member includes first and second side rails and at least one step rung rigidly disposed between the side rails. The second separator extends upwardly for separating and discharging the concentrated solids from the liquid. The setting unit sets the spread factor of the user data in the spreading unit.