Compositions with enhanced photoprotective effect and method for using same
AssigneeColor Access, Inc.
InventorsPeter J. Lentini, Rosa M Dwyer
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a sunscreen composition for topical application to the skin comprising a fluororesin having a submicron in combination with a sunscreen agent and an oil component. These compositions provide a boost in the SPF value of the composition. The invention also provides methods relating to the use of these compositions for boosting the SPF and decreasing the irritation on the skin caused by irritating sunscreen agents.
Claims23
A sunscreen composition having enhanced photoprotective effect comprising a sunscreen agent in combination with a fluororesin polymer having a submicron particle size.
A cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition comprising from about 0.1 to about 10.0 percent of a fluororesin polymer having a submicron particle size dispersed in a hydrophobic vehicle in combination with a sunscreen agent.
A cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition comprising from about 0.1 to about 10.0 percent of a fluroresin polymer having a submicron particle size dispersed in a hydrocarbon vehicle in combination with an organic sunscreen agent.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.