Sunscreen Compositions
AssigneeAvon Products, Inc.
InventorsJuliana Fanizza, Ashley L. Howell, William E. McNamara
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Abstract
Compositions comprising an organic sunscreen in combination with (i) nylon particles, (ii) silica particles, and (iii) barium sulfate particles provide an improvement in SPF as compared to an otherwise identical composition lacking any one of the three ingredients (i)-(iii). The compositions advantageously provide high diffuse transmittance, giving a natural look to the skin.
Claims17
A composition comprising an organic sunscreen and an SPF-boosting composition comprising:
- (i) nylon particles;
- (ii) silica particles;
- and
- (iii) barium sulfate particles,
- wherein the SPF-boosting composition provides an increase in SPF as compared to an otherwise identical combination lacking any one of the three components, (i)-(iii).
A method for protecting a human integument against UV damage comprising applying to said integument a composition comprising an organic sunscreen and an SPF-boosting composition comprising:
- (iv) nylon particles;
- (v) silica particles;
- and
- (vi) barium sulfate particles,
- wherein the SPF-boosting composition provides an increase in SPF as compared to an otherwise identical combination lacking any one of the three components, (i)-(iii).
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.