Composition and method for reducing harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation impinging on the skin

Abstract

A composition is provided that is suitable for topical administration for the treatment of skin to reduce the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation impinging on the skin, the composition comprising acetylsalicylic acid and sodium bicarbonate. Also provided is a method for treating skin to reduce the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation impinging on the skin comprising topically administering to the skin a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising acetylsalicylic acid and sodium bicarbonate. Also provided is an aqueous composition suitable as an additive to a composition of cosmetics comprising acetylsalicylic acid and sodium bicarbonate. Also provided is a method of manufacturing a cosmetic composition, comprising obtaining an aqueous composition that includes acetylsalicylic acid and sodium bicarbonate, and combining the aqueous composition with cosmetic ingredients to create the cosmetic composition.

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