Solubilizing agents for active or functional organic compounds

A method for cosmetically treating or caring for the skin, lips, nails, hair, ears, eyelashes, eyebrows and/or scalp comprising topically applying an effective amount of a photo protective topical composition comprising (i) at least one functional active;

• and (ii) at least one solubilizing compound having the formula I:
• wherein R is C5-C10 cycloalkyl or linear or branched alkylcycloalkyl, wherein the ring size is C5-C7;
• R1, R2, and R3 are each independently selected from the group consisting of H, and linear or branched C1-C4 alkyl, provided that at least two of R1, R2, R3 are H;
• wherein said solubilizing compound is present in an amount effective to solubilize said functional active.

A method for photo protecting the exposed and/or unexposed skin, nails, hair, lips, ears, eyebrows, eyelashes, and/or scalp, against the damaging effects of UV-irradiation comprising topically applying an effective amount of a cosmetic/dermatological composition comprising:

• (i) at least one active, and (ii) at least one solubilizing compound having the formula I
• wherein R is C5-C10 cycloalkyl or linear or branched alkylcycloalkyl, wherein the ring size is C5-C7;
• R1, R2, and R3 are each independently selected from the group consisting of H, and linear or branched C1-C4 alkyl, provided that at least two of R1, R2, R3 are H;
• wherein said solubilizing compound is present in an amount effective to solubilize said functional active.