Sunscreen product comprising hydroxyapatite as physical filter
AssigneeKalichem Italia S.R.L.
InventorsGianbattista Rastrelli, Luigi Rigano, Giancarlo Gazzaniga
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Abstract
The present invention concerns the use of hydroxyapatite as the physical sunscreening agent in synergistic association with at least one chemical sunscreening agent, in products designed for application to the skin in order to protect the same from solar UV radiation. Particularly, cosmetic compositions are described comprising the sunscreen product having screening capability, high dermal tolerance and a low whitening effect on the skin.
Claims18
A sunscreen product comprising a mixture of (a) particles consisting of hydroxyapatite or a salt thereof and (b) at least one chemical sunscreening agent, wherein said (b) at least one chemical sunscreening agent and said (a) particles consisting of hydroxyapatite or a salt thereof are in a weight ratio of 10:1 to 1:3.
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