Sunscreen compositions based on bemt and two or more pigment uv filters

Abstract

This invention relates to a sunscreen composition comprising (i) a combination of (i) bis(ethylhexyloxyphenol)methoxyphenyltriazine (BEMT) and (ii) a combination of at least two pigment UV filters as the sole UV filter. The composition exhibits an appealing skin feel and appearance.

Description

[0001] This invention relates to a sunscreen composition comprising (i) bis(ethylhexyloxyphenol)methoxyphenyltriazine (BEMT) and (ii) a combination of two or more pigmentary UV filters as the sole UV filter. The composition exhibits an appealing skin feel and appearance.

[0002] To provide effective protection against ultraviolet radiation, there is a growing demand for sunscreens with an SPF of 20 or higher. However, these sunscreens should also offer an appealing feel and appearance, and preferably even meet the GRAS / GRASE requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

[0003] Pigment UV filters (such as inorganic UV filters, i.e., micronized (often also called fine) metal oxides, such as titanium dioxide or zinc oxide; or micronized insoluble organic UV filters) are particularly useful in sunscreen applications due to their ability to increase the sun protection factor (SPF) of a formulation across a wide range of ultraviolet rays. Furthermore, these pigment UV filters are generally considered safe for cosmetic use and do not have the sticky feel that most soluble organic UV filters have on the skin. Nevertheless, problems associated with using such pigment UV filters remain. In particular, the level of pigment powder required to achieve their efficacy and to achieve appropriate (and higher) SPF levels makes products aesthetically and sensorially unacceptable, for example, providing a heavy and gritty feeling on the skin and / or white / blue residue.

[0004] Despite ongoing efforts to develop effective sunscreen compositions containing pigment-based UV filters that offer improved sensory and aesthetic properties (such as reduced skin whitening effects), the problem has not yet been satisfactorily resolved, especially in the case of formulations with high SPF.

[0005] Therefore, there is an ongoing need to develop novel sunscreen formulations that incorporate pigment UV filters, exhibiting improved sensory and / or aesthetic properties while having a medium or higher sun protection factor (especially SPF 20 or higher).

[0006] Surprisingly, sunscreen compositions containing bis(ethylhexyloxyphenol) methoxyphenyl triazine (BEMT) and two or more pigment UV filters as the sole UV filter material have now been found to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art.

[0007] Therefore, in a first embodiment, the present invention provides a sunscreen composition comprising (i) a combination of (i) bis(ethylhexyloxyphenol)methoxyphenyltriazine (BEMT) and (ii) a combination of two or more pigment UV filter substances as the sole UV filter.

[0008] Another subject of the invention relates to a method for improving the sensory and / or aesthetic properties of a sunscreen composition before and / or after application to the skin, the method comprising the steps of: incorporating (i) bis(ethylhexyloxyphenol) methoxyphenyl triazine and (ii) two or more pigment UV filters as the sole UV filter substances, and optionally evaluating their effects. Preferably, in all embodiments of the invention, the improvement is a reduction in whitening effect.

[0009] Therefore, in another embodiment, the present invention relates to the use of bis(ethylhexyloxyphenol)methoxyphenyltriazine for reducing the (skin) whitening effect of two or more pigment UV filters contained in a sunscreen composition after application to the skin.

[0010] In one advantageous embodiment of the invention, two or more pigment UV filters comprise at least two inorganic UV filters. Even more preferably, the sunscreen composition according to the invention comprises at least one titanium dioxide UV filter and at least one zinc oxide UV filter. Most preferably, the sunscreen composition comprises a combination of (i) bis(ethylhexyloxyphenol), (ii-a) titanium dioxide UV filter (or one titanium dioxide UV filter), and (ii-b) zinc oxide UV filter (or one zinc oxide UV filter) as the only UV filter.

[0011] In another advantageous embodiment, the two or more pigment UV filters comprise at least one inorganic UV filter and at least one micronized organic UV filter. Even more preferably, the sunscreen composition according to the invention comprises at least one titanium dioxide UV filter and at least micronized methylenebisbenzotriazolyltetramethylbutylphenol. Most preferably, in the embodiment described, the sunscreen composition comprises a combination of (i) bis(ethylhexyloxyphenol) methoxyphenyltriazine, (ii-a) a titanium dioxide UV filter (or one titanium dioxide UV filter), and (ii-b) micronized methylenebisbenzotriazolyltetramethylbutylphenol as the sole UV filter.

[0012] It should be fully understood that, in all embodiments of the invention, there are no additional UV filters in the sunscreen compositions according to the invention, other than UV filters (i) and (ii).

[0013] Furthermore, preferably, the sunscreen composition of the present invention does not contain colored pigments and / or, in particular, iron-based colored pigments.

[0014] Colored pigments are well known in the art and are used to impart color, particularly in decorative cosmetics. Typical pigments include red, brown, russet, black, and yellow iron oxides.

[0015] Iron-based colored pigments can be iron oxides, such as, in particular, α-Fe₂O₃, γ-Fe₂O₃, Fe₃O₄, and FeO, as well as red, yellow, black, and brown iron oxides, or they can be colored pigments comprising an iron oxide layer as part of an interference colored pigment. Examples of such iron-based colored pigments are listed, for example, under color index numbers CI77499 (iron oxides) or CI77491 (iron oxides). Examples of effect pigments comprising an iron oxide layer are RonaStar RedAllure (INCI = CI77491 (iron oxides), CI77891 (titanium dioxide), silicon dioxide, and mica).

[0016] It is also advantageous in all embodiments of the invention if the composition does not contain (i.e., does not contain) any butyl octyl salicylate (BHB).

[0017] As used herein, the term "UV filter" is well known to those skilled in the art and refers to any substance that substantially absorbs UV-B and / or UV-A radiation, i.e., has at least one maximum absorbance (peak) between 300 and 400 nm. Such substances are listed in Annex VI of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

[0018] The specific characteristic of the "substantially absorbed" is that it has an extinction ratio (i.e., E1 / 1) of at least 130, preferably at least 150, or even at least 170, for example at least 200.

[0019] The extinction ratio is well known to those skilled in the art and refers to the extinction ratio of a 1% solution or dispersion of the corresponding substance (in the case of pigment UV filters) in a 1 cm quartz cuvette at λ. 最大 The absorbance at that location.

[0020] As used herein, the term "pigment UV filter" refers to a UV filter present in a composition in the form of a pigment (solid). Such UV filters are well known to those skilled in the art and encompass both inorganic UV filters and micronized, insoluble organic UV filters.

[0021] Exemplary UV filters not present in the sunscreen compositions of the present invention are any other organic soluble UV filters other than bis(ethylhexyloxyphenol)methoxyphenyltriazine, such as, in particular, benzophenone-3, homosalate, ethylhexyl salicylate, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, octocrylene, ethylhexyl triazine, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, and ethylhexyl diethylaminohydroxybenzoylbenzoate.

[0022] Diethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine (also referred to herein as BEMT), also known as 2,4-bis{[4-(2-ethylhexyloxy)-2-hydroxy]phenyl}-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazine (chemical name) or bemotriazine alcohol (INN) (CAS No.: 187393-00-6), acts as a broad-spectrum UV filter, absorbing both UVB and UVA rays. It has two absorption peaks, at 310 nm and 340 nm. BEMT is recommended for use in sunscreens, day care products, lip products (such as BB cream), and whitening products.

[0023] In all embodiments of the invention, based on the total weight of the composition, the amount of BEMT in the sunscreen composition according to the invention is advantageously selected in the range of 0.4 to 10% by weight, preferably in the range of 0.4 to 9% by weight, 0.4 to 8% by weight, 0.4 to 7% by weight, 0.4 to 6% by weight, 0.4 to 5% by weight, 0.4 to 4% by weight, 0.4 to 3% by weight, 0.5 to 3% by weight, 0.8 to 9% by weight, 0.8 to 8% by weight, 0.8 to 7% by weight, 0.8 to 6% by weight, 0.8 to 5% by weight, 0.8 to 4% by weight, 0.8 to 3% by weight, for example in the range of 1 to 5% by weight, 1 to 3% by weight, 2 to 5% by weight, or 2 to 4% by weight.

[0024] As used herein, the term "inorganic UV filter" refers to any metal oxide particles having the UV filter properties defined above, and therefore can be incorporated into sunscreen compositions as a UV filter. Such inorganic UV filters are well known to those skilled in the art and are commonly referred to as micronized or fine titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.

[0025] There are no particular restrictions on the particle size of this inorganic UV filter. Generally, a suitable (primary) particle size for effective UV absorption is selected in the range of 2 to 200 nm.

[0026] As used herein, the term "micronized insoluble organic UV filter" refers to organic UV filters that are insoluble in sunscreen compositions and have been micronized. These filters are characterized by a solubility of less than 0.1% by weight in water at 25°C and in common cosmetic solvents (e.g., paraffin oil, cyclomethicone, benzoic acid C) at 25°C. 12 -C 15 The solubility of the alkyl ester, caprylic / capric triglyceride, cocoyl caprylate / capric ester and dioctyl carbonate is less than 1% by weight. The average particle size of the micronized insoluble organic UV filter is 0.01 to 2 μm, more preferably 0.05 to 1.5 μm, especially 0.08 to 1.0 μm, for example, especially 80 to 200 nm.

[0027] Insoluble organic UV absorbers can be converted to the desired particle size state by conventional methods, such as grinding the insoluble organic UV absorbers into coarse particles in the presence of suitable grinding aids and using known grinding equipment (e.g., jet mill, ball mill, vibratory mill or hammer mill, preferably high-speed stirred mill or impact mill, especially rotary ball mill, vibratory mill, tube mill or rod mill).

[0028] Unless otherwise stated, the particle size given herein refers to the number-based average particle size distribution Dn50 (also known as Dn0.5) determined by laser diffraction (e.g., using a Horiba particle size distribution analyzer LA-960 or Malvern Mastersizer 2000 (ISO 13320:2009)).

[0029] In all embodiments of the invention, the total amount of pigment UV filter in the sunscreen composition, based on the total weight of the composition, is preferably selected in the range of 0.5 to 25% by weight, more preferably in the range of 1 to 25% by weight, and most preferably in the range of 2 to 25% by weight. Other suitable amounts are selected in the ranges of 1 to 20% by weight, 1 to 15% by weight, 1 to 12% by weight, 3.0 to 20% by weight, 4 to 20% by weight, and 5 to 20% by weight.

[0030] In all embodiments of the invention, the total amount of inorganic UV filter in the sunscreen composition according to the invention is selected from 0.5 to 25% by weight, preferably from 1 to 20% by weight, and most preferably from 2 to 15% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. Other suitable amounts are selected from 1 to 15% by weight, 2 to 15% by weight, 3 to 15% by weight, 1 to 10% by weight, 2 to 10% by weight, and 3 to 10% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.

[0031] In all embodiments of the invention, the total amount of micronized insoluble organic UV filter in the sunscreen composition according to the invention is selected from 0.5 to 10% by weight, preferably from 1 to 10% by weight, more preferably from 2 to 10% by weight, and most preferably from 2 to 6% by weight or 3 to 6% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.

[0032] Even more advantageously, based on the total weight of the composition, the total amount of inorganic titanium dioxide UV filter in the sunscreen composition according to the invention is selected in the range of 0.5 to 15% by weight, preferably in the range of 1 to 15% by weight, more preferably in the range of 2 to 10% by weight, and most preferably in the range of 2 to 6% by weight or 3 to 6% by weight.

[0033] Even more advantageously, based on the total weight of the composition, the total amount of inorganic zinc oxide UV filter in the sunscreen composition according to the invention is selected in the range of 0.5 to 24.5% by weight, preferably in the range of 1 to 15% by weight, more preferably in the range of 2 to 15% by weight, and most preferably in the range of 5 to 15% by weight or 7.5 to 15% by weight.

[0034] Preferably, in all embodiments of the invention, the ratio (w / w) of titanium dioxide UV filter to zinc oxide UV filter is selected in the range of 1:5 to 5:1, preferably 1:2 to 2:1. Even more preferably, the amount of zinc oxide in the sunscreen composition according to the invention is higher than the amount of titanium dioxide, for example in the range of 5:1 to 1.25:1, most preferably in the range of 2.5:1 to 1.25:1.

[0035] According to the invention, it is advantageous that the inorganic UV filter is surface-coated. The surface coating may comprise a thin, hydrophilic or hydrophobic inorganic or organic layer provided to the metal oxide particles by methods known per se. According to the invention, different surface coatings may also contain water. Due to the surface treatment, the metal oxide is endowed with hydrophilic, amphiphilic, or hydrophobic characteristics.

[0036] Examples of inorganic surface coatings suitable for the purposes of this invention include alumina (Al₂O₃), aluminum hydroxide Al(OH)₃, hydrated alumina (also known as: alumina, CAS No.: 1333-84-2), sodium hexametaphosphate (NaPO₃)₆, and sodium metaphosphate (NaPO₃). n Silica (SiO2) (also known as silica, CAS No.: 7631-86-9) and iron oxide (Fe2O3). These inorganic surface coatings can exist alone, in combination, and / or in combination with organic coating materials, particularly as described below.

[0037] Examples of organic surface coatings suitable for use in this invention include plant or animal aluminum stearate, fatty acids (such as stearic acid and lauric acid), dimethyl polysiloxane (also known as polydimethylsiloxane), methyl polysiloxane (polymethylsiloxane), simethicone, triethoxyoctylsilane, octyltrimethoxysilane, and cetyl phosphate (e.g., potassium cetyl phosphate), and any mixture thereof. These organic surface coatings may exist alone, in combination, and / or in combination with inorganic coating materials.

[0038] Titanium dioxide can be in any crystalline or amorphous form. For example, titanium dioxide can be any type of amorphous material, rutile, anatase, brookite, or mixtures thereof. Preferably, in all embodiments of the invention, the crystalline form of titanium dioxide is rutile.

[0039] Furthermore, it is preferred that the zinc oxide is a white powder composed of zinc oxide existing in a wurtzite crystal structure.

[0040] The titanium dioxide UV filter (including any pre-dispersion thereof) used according to the present invention is, for example, available from DSM Nutrition Products Ltd. TX (INCI: Titanium Dioxide, Silica, Polydimethylsiloxane), or micro titanium dioxide MT-01 available at Tayca or TTO-55I available at Ishihara Sangyo Co., Ltd., is also suitable. A double-coated titanium dioxide with an internal alumina coating and an external simethicone coating is also suitable, for example, commercially available at EMDchemicals Inc. / Rona as Eusolex T-2000.

[0041] The zinc oxide UV filter (including any pre-dispersion thereof) used in accordance with the present invention is, for example, available from BASF as Z-Cote or Z-Cote HP1 (2% polydimethylsiloxane coating), available from Tayca as MZ-505S (5% polydimethylsiloxane coating), or available from DSM Nutrition Products Ltd. ZX (2-3.5% triethoxyoctylsilane coating).

[0042] In one specific embodiment, the sunscreen composition according to the invention comprises at least one double-coated titanium dioxide and at least one coated zinc oxide as inorganic UV filters, and most preferably, no other fine metal oxides (i.e., a double-coated titanium dioxide and a coated zinc oxide) are present.

[0043] Most preferably, in all embodiments of the invention, the titanium dioxide UV filter is a double-coated titanium dioxide, even more preferably a double-coated titanium dioxide having an inner silica and an outer organic coating, or a silica-coated titanium dioxide.

[0044] Preferably, the inner silica coating of the double-sided titanium dioxide coating consists of at least 0.5% by weight of inorganic silica (based on titanium dioxide). More preferably, the inner coating consists of 0.5% to 50% by weight, most preferably 1% to 20% by weight of inorganic silica (based on titanium dioxide).

[0045] The outer coating of the double-coated titanium dioxide is preferably selected from substances of the class of organic coatings, such as silicone oil (e.g., simethicone, polymethylsiloxane, polydimethylsiloxane, polysiloxane-15), alkylsilane (e.g., octyltrimethoxysilane or octyltriethoxysilane), olefinic acid (e.g., stearic acid), or polyol (e.g., glycerol), and can be applied to the titanium dioxide particles by methods known to those skilled in the art (e.g., the method described in FI57124). Preferably, the outer coating is selected from simethicone, polymethylsiloxane, polydimethylsiloxane, polysiloxane-15, stearic acid, and octyltrimethoxysilane. Most preferably, the outer coating is polydimethylsiloxane. Even more preferably, the amount of the outer coating is at least 0.25% by weight based on the titanium dioxide. Preferably, the amount of the outer coating is selected in the range of 0.5% by weight to 50% by weight based on the titanium dioxide, and most preferably in the range of 0.5% by weight to 10% by weight.

[0046] In all embodiments of the present invention, the double-sided coated titanium dioxide according to the present invention preferably has a titanium dioxide content selected in the range of 70-95% by weight and a silicon dioxide content selected in the range of 5-20% by weight, for example preferably a titanium dioxide content selected in the range of 80-90% by weight and a silicon dioxide content selected in the range of 10 to 15% by weight, provided that the total content of titanium dioxide and silicon dioxide is selected in the range of 90-100% by weight.

[0047] Preferably, the double-sided coated titanium dioxide has an average primary particle size of 2 to 100 nm, more preferably 5 to 50 nm, and most preferably 10 to 25 nm, and a secondary particle size of 0.025 nm to 1 μm, for example preferably 0.05 μm to 0.075 μm.

[0048] A particularly suitable double-coated titanium dioxide according to the invention comprises a rutile titanium dioxide (TiO2) core having a double coating of silica (inner coating) and polydimethylsiloxane (outer coating), and wherein the titanium dioxide content is at least 75% by weight, preferably in the range of 82-87% by weight, and the silica content is at least 10% by weight, preferably in the range of 10.5 to 14.5% by weight, and the average particle size distribution D n 50 is 25 to 100 nm, preferably 40 to 80 nm (analyzed using a Malvern Mastersizer 2000 via laser diffraction measurement), and this double-coated titanium dioxide can be used, for example, by DSM Nutrition Products Ltd. TX (INCI: titanium dioxide, silicon dioxide, polydimethylsiloxane) is commercially available.

[0049] Most preferably, in all embodiments of the invention, the zinc oxide is either uncoated or coated with triethoxyoctylsilane. Most preferably, the zinc oxide is a white powder composed of zinc oxide existing in a wurtzite crystal structure, coated with triethoxyoctylsilane, having a zinc oxide content of 96-98%, a triethoxyoctylsilane content of 2-3.5%, and an average particle size of 90 to 130 nm (analyzed using a Malvern Mastersizer 2000 by laser diffraction), which is available from DSM Nutrition Products Ltd. Obtained through ZX commercial purchase.

[0050] Preferred micronized insoluble organic UV filters include micronized methylenebisbenzotriazolyltetramethylbutylphenol and micronized terphenyltriazine. Most preferably, in all embodiments of the invention, micronized methylenebisbenzotriazolyltetramethylbutylphenol is used. These UV filters are available from DSM Nutrition Products Ltd. MAX products or from BASF A2B is obtained as its aqueous dispersion. Apart from 40 to 60% by weight of the corresponding micronized UV filter, the dispersion is essentially composed of 5 to 10% by weight of decyl glucoside, 0.1 to 1% by weight of a thickener (e.g., xanthan gum), and 0 to 1.5% by weight of additives (e.g., particularly selected from propylene glycol, butylene glycol, disodium phosphate, and / or silicone defoamers (e.g., simethicone)). The micronized insoluble organic UV filter exhibits an average particle size d(0.5) in the range of about 100 to about 150 nm (based on mass), as measured by FOQELS technology, for example, the average particle size d(0.5) outlined in the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) opinion on 2,2'-methylene-bis-(6-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol) and 2,4,6-tris[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl)-1,3,5-triazine.

[0051] A particularly suitable dispersion of methylenebisbenzotriazolyltetramethylbutylphenol (MBBT) is essentially composed of 45 to 55% by weight of MBBT, 6.0 to 10.0% by weight of decyl glucoside, 0.2 to 0.6% by weight of propylene glycol, 0.1 to 0.5% by weight of xanthan gum, and water (up to 100% by weight).

[0052] Particularly suitable terphenyltriazine (TBPT) dispersions are essentially composed of 47 to 53 wt% TBPT, 6.5 to 8.5 wt% decyl glucoside, 0.2 to 0.6 wt% disodium phosphate, 0.2 to 0.6 wt% butanediol, 0.1 to 0.3 wt% xanthan gum, and water (to a total of 100 wt%).

[0053] Particularly advantageous combinations of pigment UV filters (ii) according to the invention include combinations of double-coated titanium dioxide with an inner silica and an outer polydimethylsiloxane coating and zinc oxide coated with triethoxyoctylsilane, combinations of silica-coated titanium dioxide and uncoated zinc oxide, and combinations of double-coated titanium dioxide with an inner silica and an outer polydimethylsiloxane coating and a micronized insoluble organic UV filter, methylenebisbenzotriazolyltetramethylbutylphenol.

[0054] Since the sunscreen compositions of the present invention are intended for topical application, it should be fully understood that they contain physiologically acceptable media, i.e., media compatible with keratinized substances (e.g., skin, mucous membranes, and keratin fibers). In particular, physiologically acceptable media are cosmetically acceptable carriers.

[0055] As used herein, the term “cosmetically acceptable carrier” refers to all carriers and / or excipients and / or diluents that are routinely used in topical cosmetic compositions (e.g., particularly in skin care formulations).

[0056] The precise amount of the carrier will depend on the actual level of the UV filter and any other optional components (e.g., other active ingredients) that a person skilled in the art would classify as different from the carrier.

[0057] In an advantageous embodiment, the sunscreen composition of the present invention comprises 50% to 99%, preferably 60% to 98%, more preferably 70% to 98%, and in particular 80% to 95% of a carrier, based on the total weight of the sunscreen composition.

[0058] In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the carrier also consists of at least 30% by weight, more preferably at least 40% by weight, most preferably at least 45% by weight, water, for example, particularly 50 to 90% by weight.

[0059] Specifically, the sunscreen composition according to the invention is a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition, preferably a cosmetic (non-therapeutic) composition.

[0060] In one embodiment, the sunscreen composition of the present invention is applied to the keratinized tissue of mammals, such as, in particular, human skin or human scalp and hair.

[0061] The term "cosmetic composition" as used in this application refers to the composition defined in 1997. Cosmetic compositions as defined under the title “Kosmetika” in Lexikon Chemie, Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart, New York, 10th edition, and cosmetic compositions disclosed in A. Domsch, “Cosmetic Compositions”, Verlag für chemischeIndustrie (ed. H. Ziolkowsky), 4th edition, 1992.

[0062] Preferred sunscreen compositions of the present invention are skin care formulations, decorative formulations, and functional formulations.

[0063] Examples of skin care preparations include, in particular, photoprotective preparations, anti-aging preparations, preparations for treating photoaging, body oils, body lotions, body gels, care creams, skin protective ointments, skin powders, moisturizing gels, moisturizing sprays, facial and / or body moisturizers, skin tanning preparations (i.e., compositions for artificial / non-sun tanning and / or browning of human skin), such as tanning creams and skin brightening preparations.

[0064] Examples of decorative preparations include lipsticks, eyeshadows, mascaras, dry and wet cosmetic preparations, blushes and / or powders.

[0065] Examples of functional formulations are cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions containing active ingredients, such as, but not limited to, hormone formulations, vitamin formulations, plant extract formulations, anti-aging formulations, and / or antimicrobial (antibacterial or antifungal) formulations.

[0066] In one specific embodiment, the sun protection composition according to the invention is a photoprotective agent (sunscreen product, sunscreen cream), such as sunscreen lotion, sunscreen emulsion, sunscreen cream, sunscreen oil, sunscreen primer, or tropical care cream or day care cream with SPF (Sun Protection Factor). Sunscreen creams, sunscreen lotions, and sunscreen emulsions are of particular interest.

[0067] The compositions of the present invention (including carriers) may contain conventional adjuvants and additives, such as preservatives / antioxidants, fatty substances / oils, organic solvents, siloxanes, thickeners, softeners, emulsifiers, defoamers, cosmetic ingredients (e.g., fragrances, surfactants, fillers, anionic, cationic, nonionic or amphoteric polymers or mixtures thereof), propellants, acidifiers or alkalizers, dyes, pigments / colorants, abrasives, absorbents, chelating agents and / or multivalent chelating agents, essential oils, skin-feeling agents, astringents, pigments or any other ingredients commonly formulated into such compositions.

[0068] According to the present invention, the compositions according to the invention may contain additional ingredients, such as ingredients for skin brightening; ingredients for preventing tanning; ingredients for treating hyperpigmentation; ingredients for preventing or reducing acne, wrinkles, fine lines, atrophy and / or inflammation; chelating agents and / or multivalent chelating agents; anti-cellulite and slimming agents (e.g., phytanoic acid), firming agents, moisturizing and energizing agents, self-tanning agents, soothing agents, and agents for improving elasticity and skin barrier, as well as carriers and / or excipients or diluents conventionally used in sunscreen compositions.

[0069] Unless otherwise stated, the excipients, additives, diluents, etc. mentioned below are suitable for use in the sunscreen compositions according to the present invention. Those skilled in the art can readily determine the necessary amounts of cosmetic and dermatological adjuvants and additives based on the desired product.

[0070] Other components may be added to the oil phase, aqueous phase, or added separately, depending on the circumstances. Those skilled in the art can easily adjust the addition pattern.

[0071] Examples of cosmetic excipients, diluents, adjuvants, additives, and active ingredients commonly used in the skin care industry that are suitable for use in the cosmetic compositions of the present invention are described, for example, in the International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary & Handbook of the Personal Care Product Council (http: / / www.personalcarecouncil.org / ), which is accessible online at INFO BASE (http: / / online.personalcarecouncil.org / jsp / Home.jsp), but are not limited thereto.

[0072] The cosmetic active ingredients used in this article may provide more than one benefit or operate through more than one mode of action in some cases.

[0073] Of course, those skilled in the art will take note of selecting the aforementioned optional additional ingredients, adjuvants, diluents, and additives and / or their amounts such that the advantageous properties inherently associated with the combination according to the invention are not, or substantially not, adversely affected by the contemplated additions.

[0074] In all embodiments of the invention, preferred sunscreen compositions are emulsions containing an oil phase and an aqueous phase, such as, in particular, O / W, W / O, Si / W, W / Si, O / W / O, W / O / W multi-emulsions or single-phase Pickering emulsions. Based on the total weight of the composition, the amount of the oil phase (i.e., the phase containing all oils and fats) present in such emulsions is preferably at least 10% by weight, for example, in the range of 10 to 60% by weight, preferably in the range of 15 to 50% by weight, and most preferably in the range of 15 to 40% by weight.

[0075] According to one or even a more preferred embodiment, the sunscreen composition according to the invention outlined herein is an O / W emulsion comprising an oil phase dispersed in an aqueous phase in the presence of an O / W emulsifier. The preparation of such an O / W emulsion is well known to those skilled in the art and is illustrated in the examples.

[0076] In an advantageous embodiment, the O / W emulsifier is a phosphate ester emulsifier. Preferred phosphate ester emulsifiers include C8-10 alkyl ethyl phosphate, C9-15 alkyl phosphate, cetearyl alcohol polyether-2 phosphate, cetearyl alcohol polyether-5 phosphate, cetearyl alcohol polyether-8 phosphate, cetearyl alcohol polyether-10 phosphate, hexadecyl phosphate, C6-10 alkanol polyether-4 phosphate, C12-15 alkanol polyether-2 phosphate, C12-15 alkanol polyether-3 phosphate, DEA-cetearyl alcohol polyether-2 phosphate, DEA-hexadecyl phosphate, DEA-oleyl alcohol polyether-3 phosphate, potassium cetyl phosphate, decanol polyether-4 phosphate, decanol polyether-6 phosphate, and lauryl alcohol polyether-4 phosphate. A specific phosphate ester emulsifier according to the invention is potassium cetyl phosphate, for example, available at DSM Nutritional Products Ltd Kaiseraugst. Obtained from K merchant.

[0077] Other suitable O / W emulsifiers according to the present invention include: PEG-30 dihydroxystearate, PEG-4 dilaurate, PEG-8 dioleate, PEG-40 sorbitan peroleate, PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate, PEG-20 amygdalin glycerides, PEG-25 hydrogenated castor oil, glyceryl stearate (and) PEG-100 stearate, PEG-7 olive oil ester, PEG-8 oleate, PEG-8 laurate, PEG-60 amygdalin glycerides, PEG-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate, PEG-40 stearate, PEG-100 stearate, PEG- 80% Sorbitan Laurate, Stearyl Ether-2, Stearyl Ether-12, Oleyl Ether-2, Cetyl Ether-2, Laureth-4, Oleyl Ether-10, Oleyl Ether-10 / Polyoxyethylene 10 Oleyl Ether, Cetyl Ether-10, Isostearyl Ether-20, Cetyl Stearyl Ether-20, Oleyl Ether-20, Stearyl Ether-20, Stearyl Ether-21, Cetyl Ether-20, Isocetyl Ether-20, Laureth-23, Stearyl Ether-100, Glyceryl Stearate Citric Acid, Glyceryl Stearate (Self-Emulsifying), Stearic Acid, Stearate, Polyglycerol-3-Methylglucose Distearate. Other suitable emulsifiers are sorbitan oleate, sorbitan sesquioleate, sorbitan isostearate, sorbitan trioleate, lauryl glucoside, decyl glucoside, sodium stearoyl glutamate, sucrose polystearate, and hydrated polyisobutylene. In addition, one or more synthetic polymers can be used as emulsifiers. Examples include PVP eicosene copolymers, acrylate / C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymers, acrylate / stearyl polyether-20 methacrylate copolymers, PEG-22 / dodecyl glycol copolymers, PEG-45 / dodecyl glycol copolymers, and mixtures thereof.

[0078] Another particularly suitable class of O / W emulsifiers is nonionic self-emulsifying systems derived from olive oil, such as (INCI name) cetearyl oleate and sorbitan oleate (chemical composition: cetearyl oleate and sorbitan oleate of olive oil fatty acids), which are sold under the trade name OLIVEM 1000.

[0079] Further suitable are commercially available polymeric emulsifiers, such as hydrophobically modified polyacrylic acid, for example, acrylate / C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymers, which are available from Noveon under the trade name... Obtained through commercial purchase under TR-1 and TR-2.

[0080] Another particularly suitable class of emulsifiers are fatty acid diesters or polyglycerol esters, also known as polyglycerol esters / diesters (i.e., polymers in which fatty acids are combined by esterification with polyglycerol), for example, commercially available in Evonik as Isolan GPS [INCI name polyglycerol-4 diisostearate / polyhydroxystearate / sebacate (i.e., a mixture of isostearic acid, polyhydroxystearate and sebacate with polyglycerol-4 diester)] or in Cognis as Dehymuls PGPH (INCI polyglycerol-2 dihydroxystearate).

[0081] Also suitable are polyalkylene glycol ethers, such as Brij 72 (polyoxyethylene (2) stearyl alcohol ether) or Brij 721 (polyoxyethylene (21) stearyl alcohol ether, for example, available from Croda).

[0082] The particularly advantageous O / W emulsifiers according to the invention are one or more of the following: polyglycerol-3-methylglucose distearate, lauryl glucoside (and) polyglycerol-2-dipolyhydroxystearate, glyceryl stearate citrate, sodium cetearyl sulfate, cetearyl glucoside; polyglycerol-6 stearate (and) polyglycerol-6 behenate, cetearyl olive oil ester (and) sorbitan olive oil ester, arachidonic acid (and) behenol (and) arachidonic acid, cetearyl alcohol (and) cocoyl glucoside, cocoyl glucoside (and) coconut alcohol, PEG-100 stearate (and) glyceryl stearate, sodium stearoyl glutamate, stearyl alcohol polyether-20, stearyl alcohol polyether-21, stearyl alcohol polyether-25, stearyl alcohol polyether-2, cetearyl alcohol polyether-25 and cetearyl alcohol polyether-6 (all listed by INCI names).

[0083] According to the present invention, it is particularly preferred that the composition contains potassium cetyl phosphate as an emulsifier.

[0084] Based on the total weight of the composition, the at least one O / W or Si / W emulsifier is preferably used in an amount of 0.5 to 10% by weight, particularly in the range of 0.5 to 5% by weight, and most particularly in the range of 0.5 to 4% by weight.

[0085] Suitable W / O- or W / Si- emulsifiers according to the present invention are polyglycerol-2-dipolyhydroxystearate, PEG-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, cetyl polydimethylsiloxane copolyol, polyglycerol-3-diisostearate of oleic acid / isostearic acid, polyglycerol-6 hexaricinoleate, polyglycerol-4-oleate, hexadecyl-4-oleate / PEG-8 propylene glycol cocoate, magnesium stearate, sodium stearate, potassium laurate, potassium ricinoleate, sodium cocoate, sodium shea butter, potassium ricinoleate, sodium oleate, and mixtures thereof. Other suitable W / Si emulsifiers are lauryl polyglycerol-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl polydimethylsiloxane and / or PEG-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl polydimethylsiloxane and / or cetyl PEG / PPG-10 / 1 polydimethylsiloxane and / or PEG-12 polydimethylsiloxane crosspolymer and / or PEG / PPG-18 / 18 polydimethylsiloxane. The amount of the at least one W / O emulsifier is preferably from about 0.001 to 10% by weight, more preferably from 0.2 to 7% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

[0086] The sunscreen compositions of the present invention also advantageously contain at least one co-surfactant, for example selected from monoglycerides and diglycerides and / or fatty alcohols. Based on the total weight of the composition, the amount of the co-surfactant is generally selected in the range of 0.1 to 10% by weight, particularly in the range of 0.5 to 7% by weight, and most particularly in the range of 1 to 5% by weight. Particularly suitable co-surfactants are selected from the following list: alkyl alcohols, such as cetyl alcohol (Lorol C16, Lanette 16), cetearyl alcohol (Lanette O), stearyl alcohol (Lanette 18), betaine alcohol (Lanette 22), polyhydroxystearic acid, glyceryl stearate, glyceryl myristate (Estol 3650), hydrogenated coconut oil glyceride (LipocireNa10), and mixtures thereof.

[0087] In all embodiments of the invention, it is particularly advantageous if the composition further comprises cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and / or glyceryl stearate, preferably stearyl alcohol.

[0088] It is particularly advantageous if the partial composition of the present invention also contains polyhydroxystearic acid and mixtures thereof.

[0089] Please check the following sections, especially when considering the addition of other ingredients that should be covered and can be used to generate (i) market-relevant novelty and / or inventiveness.

[0090] Advantageous embodiments of the compositions of the present invention also include the following embodiments: wherein the composition comprises one or more compounds selected from butanediol dioctanoate / didecanoate, phenethyl benzoate, and benzoic acid C. 12 -C15 Alkyl esters, dibutyl adipate, diisopropyl sebacate, dioctyl carbonate, diC tartrate 12 -13 alkyl ester, diethylhexyl eugenyl malonate, hydrogenated castor oil dimer, triheptanoic acid glyceride, lactic acid C 12 -13 alkyl esters, benzoic acid C 16-17 Alkyl esters, propylheptaethyl octanoate, caprylic / capric triglyceride, diethylhexyl 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylate, octyl dodecyl alcohol, and ethylhexyl cocoate. Preferably, the composition according to the invention comprises, as an oil, butanediol, dibutyl adipate, phenethyl benzoate, dioctyl carbonate, and C6 benzoate. 12 -C 15 Alkyl esters, octyl carbonate, capric acid / capric triglyceride and mixtures thereof, most preferably butanediol, phenethyl benzoate and C-benzoic acid 12 -C 15 Alkyl esters.

[0091] In another advantageous aspect of the invention, the sunscreen composition of the invention further comprises a preservative and / or a preservative accelerator, preferably selected from ethanol, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylglycerin, caprylic glyceryl ester, 1,2-pentanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, 1,2-octanediol (octanyl glycol), 1,2-decanediol, and 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol and mixtures thereof, most preferably selected from phenoxyethanol and ethylhexylglycerin and mixtures thereof. When present, the preservative or preservative accelerator is preferably used in an amount of 0.01 to 2% by weight, more preferably 0.05 to 1.5% by weight, and most preferably 0.1 to 1.0% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.

[0092] Advantageously, according to the invention, the formulation comprises one or more alkyldiols selected from 1,2-pentanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, 1,2-octanediol, 1,2-decanediol, and 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol. Based on the total weight of the composition, when present, the one or more alkyldiols are preferably used in an amount of 0.1 to 7% by weight, more preferably 0.5 to 7% by weight, and most preferably 1.0 to 5.0% by weight.

[0093] According to the invention, it is further advantageous if the composition of the invention contains ethanol, phenoxyethanol and / or ethylhexylglycerin.

[0094] In another advantageous aspect, the sunscreen composition according to the invention is free from any parabens, benzenethonium chloride, piroctone olamine, lauroyl arginine, methylisothiazolinone, chloromethylisothiazolinone, bronopol, benzalkonium chloride, formaldehyde-releasing compounds, salicylic acid, triclosan, DMDM ​​hydantoin, chlorphenesin, and IPBC (iodopropynyl butylcarbamate).

[0095] The sunscreen composition of the present invention may also contain one or more emollients that soothe and soften the skin. As examples, the emollients may be silicones (polydimethylsiloxane, cyclodimethylsiloxane), vegetable oils (grape seed, sesame seed, jojoba oil, etc.), butters (cocoa butter, shea butter), and petrolatum derivatives (petrolatum paste, mineral oil).

[0096] On the other hand, the sunscreen composition of the present invention may contain one or more fragrances selected from limonene, citral, linalool, α-isomethylionone, geraniol, citronellol, 2-isobutyl-4-hydroxy-4-methyltetrahydropyran, 2-tert-amylcyclohexyl acetate, 3-methyl-5-phenyl-1-pentanol, 7-acetyl-1,1,3,4,4,6-hexamethyltetrahydronaphthalene, adipate diester, cinnamaldehyde, and salicylic acid. Amyl ester, α-pentylcinnamaldehyde, α-methylionone, butylphenyl methylpropionaldehyde, cinnamaldehyde, pentylcinnamyl alcohol, anisole, benzoin, benzyl alcohol, benzyl benzoate, benzyl cinnamate, benzyl salicylate, bergamot oil, bitter orange oil, butylphenyl methylpropionaldehyde, cardamom oil, cedrol, cinnamaldehyde, cinnamyl alcohol, methyl crotonyl citronellol, citrus oil, coumarin, diethyl succinate, ethyl linalool, eugenol, Evernia furfuracea extract, Evernia prunastri extract, farnesol, guaiac oil, hexyl cinnamaldehyde, hexyl salicylate, hydroxycitronellol, lavender oil, lemon oil, linalyl acetate, citrus oil, peppermint PCA, methyl hexadecane, nutmeg oil, rosemary oil, sweet orange oil, terpineol, tonkabean oil, triethyl citrate, vanillin.

[0097] The compositions of the present invention may advantageously include a moisturizer. A moisturizer is a compound or mixture of compounds that imparts to the cosmetic composition a quality that reduces moisture loss from the stratum corneum (also known as transepidermal water loss (TEWL)) and / or positively influences the hydration of the stratum corneum after application to or distribution on the skin surface.

[0098] Non-limiting examples of advantageous humectants used in this invention include glycerin, lactic acid and / or lactates (especially sodium lactate), butylene glycol, propylene glycol, biosaccharide gum-1, wild soybean (Glycine soya), ethylhexyloxyglycerin, pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, and urea. A further advantage, in particular, is the use of polymeric humectants selected from water-soluble and / or water-swellable and / or water-gelatinable polysaccharides. Particularly advantageous examples include hyaluronic acid, chitosan, and / or fucose-rich polysaccharides (registered in Chemical Abstracts, registration number 178463-23-5 and available, for example, from SOLABIA SA). Obtained under name 1000. Moisturizers can also be advantageously used as active anti-wrinkle ingredients to prevent skin changes that occur, for example, during skin aging.

[0099] The cosmetic compositions of the present invention may also advantageously, but not mandatoryly, include fillers that have the following effects: for example, further improving the feel and cosmetic properties of the formulation and causing or enhancing, for example, a velvety or silky skin feel. Advantageous fillers in the context of the present invention are starches and starch derivatives (e.g., tapioca starch, distarch phosphate, sodium starch octenyl succinate, or aluminum starch octenyl succinate, etc.), Vavance pigments (e.g., Valvance Touch 210 or 250) that do not have a primary UV filtering effect or a coloring effect, and / or (CAS No. 7631-86-9) and / or talc and / or polyethylene, nylon and silica dimethylsilyl alkylate.

[0100] The aqueous phase of the compositions of the present invention may advantageously contain conventional cosmetic adjuvants, such as alcohols, particularly low-carbon alcohols, preferably ethanol and / or isopropanol, or low-carbon polyols, and their ethers, preferably propylene glycol, glycerin; electrolytes; self-tanning agents; and particularly one or more thickeners, which may be advantageously selected from silica, aluminum silicate, polysaccharides and / or their derivatives, such as hyaluronic acid, xanthan gum, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, and particularly advantageously selected from polyacrylates, preferably polyacrylates selected from the group consisting of carbopol, examples being carbopols of types 980, 981, 1382, 2984 and 5984, in each case alone or in combination. Other advantageous thickeners according to the invention are those having INCI names such as acrylate / C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymers (e.g., Pemulen TR 1, Pemulen TR 2, Carbopol 1328 from NOVEON), Aristoflex AVC (INCI: Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate / VP copolymer) and Simugel NS (INCI: Hydroxyethyl Acrylate / Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer & Squalane & Polysorbate 60).

[0101] According to the present invention, preferably, the composition comprises xanthan gum, crosslinked acrylate / C10-C30 alkyl acrylate polymer, hydroxyethyl acrylate / sodium acryloyl dimethyl taurate copolymer and / or vinylpyrrolidone / hexadecane copolymer, preferably xanthan gum and / or hydroxyethyl acrylate / sodium acryloyl dimethyl taurate.

[0102] The sunscreen composition of the present invention uses a surprisingly small amount of UV filter.

[0103] In another aspect, the composition may have an SPF of at least 20, preferably at least 30.

[0104] Advantageously, according to the invention, the composition of the invention comprises a film-forming agent. A film-forming agent in the sense of the invention is a substance having various compositions and characterized by the following property: when the film-forming agent is dissolved in water or other suitable solvent, and then the solution is applied to the skin, the film-forming agent forms a thin film after the solvent evaporates, which essentially serves to fix the UV filter to the skin and thereby improve the waterproof performance of the product.

[0105] It is particularly advantageous to select film-forming agents from the group of polymers based on polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP).

[0106] Particularly preferred are copolymers of vinylpyrrolidone, such as PVP hexadecane copolymer and PVP eicosene copolymer, which are available from GAF Chemicals Corporation under the trade names Antaron V216 and Antaron V220.

[0107] Also advantageous are other polymeric film-forming agents, such as sodium polystyrene sulfonate, available from National Starch and Chemical Corp. under the trade name Flexan 130, and / or polyisobutylene, available from Rewo under the trade name Rewopal PIB 1000. Examples of other suitable polymers are polyacrylamide (Seppigel 305), polyvinyl alcohol, PVP, PVP / VA copolymer, polyethylene glycol, and acrylate / octylacrylamide copolymer (Dermacryl 79). Also advantageous is the use of hydrogenated castor oil dimer dilinoleate (CAS 646054-62-8, INCI hydrogenated castor oil dimer dilinoleate), available from Kokyu Alcohol Kogyo under the name Risocast DA-H, or PPG-3 benzyl ether myristate (CAS 403517-45-3), available from Croda Chemicals under the trade name Crodamol STS.

[0108] The sunscreen compositions of the present invention typically have a pH in the range of 3 to 10, preferably in the range of 4 to 8, and most preferably in the range of 4 to 7. The pH can be readily adjusted as needed using a suitable acid (e.g., citric acid) or base (e.g., NaOH) according to standard methods in the art.

[0109] According to the present invention, the compositions of the present invention are used for preventing skin aging (especially for preventing UV-induced skin aging) and as sunscreen compositions.

[0110] Finally, the subject of this invention is a method for cosmetic treatment of keratinous substances (e.g., skin), wherein the composition defined herein is applied to said keratinous substance (e.g., skin). This method is particularly suitable for protecting the skin from the adverse effects of UV radiation, such as, in particular, sunburn and / or photoaging, while reducing the skin-whitening effect of pigment UV filters (e.g., particularly inorganic UV filters selected from titanium dioxide and / or zinc oxide and / or micronized methylenebisbenzotriazolyltetramethylbutylphenol).

[0111] The composition and effects of the present invention are further illustrated below by way of examples. These examples are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

[0112] Experimental Section

[0113] The formulations (O / W emulsions) listed in Table 1 were prepared according to standard methods in the art. The whitening effect of Leneta Black Card was then tested using the following method:

[0114] Apply 300mg of cream to each Leneta Black Card (use 3 cards per formula).

[0115] - Apply the cream using a 60mm applicator blade via the applicator (speed: 10mm / s) to achieve a uniform film thickness.

[0116] - Allow the cream to dry at room temperature for 1 hour.

[0117] -Lab measurements were performed using a Minolta Chroma Meter CR-300, with 3 measurement points on each card.

[0118] - Calculate the average L value and compare it.

[0119] The results are summarized in Table 1.

[0120] Table 1: Sunscreen Formulas (O / W Lotion)

[0121]

[0122] *DSM sunscreen enhancer

[0123] As can be seen from Table 1, the addition of BEMPT leads to a decrease in the L value, reflecting a reduction in the whitening effect of the composition. This effect is particularly noticeable when inorganic pigments are combined with organic pigments.

Claims

1. A sunscreen composition comprising (i) bis(ethylhexyloxyphenol) methoxyphenyltriazine (BEMT) and (ii) a combination of two or more pigment UV filters as the only UV filter, wherein the two or more pigment UV filters comprise at least two surface-coated inorganic UV filters, or, the two or more pigment UV filters comprise at least one surface-coated inorganic UV filter and at least micronized methylenebisbenzotriazolyltetramethylbutylphenol, and wherein the inorganic UV filter is selected from double-coated titanium dioxide having an inner silica coating and an outer polydimethylsiloxane coating, and zinc oxide coated with triethoxyoctylsilane.

2. The sunscreen composition according to claim 1, wherein the amount of bis(ethylhexyloxyphenol)methoxyphenyltriazine, based on the total weight of the composition, is selected from the range of 0.4 to 10% by weight.

3. The sunscreen composition according to claim 1, wherein the amount of the two or more pigment UV filters is selected from 0.5% to 25% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.

4. The sunscreen composition according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the composition is an O / W emulsion comprising an oil phase dispersed in an aqueous phase in the presence of an O / W emulsifier.

5. The sunscreen composition according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the composition further comprises butylene glycol, dioctanoate / didecanoate, phenethyl benzoate, and C-benzoic acid. 12 -C 15 Alkyl esters, dibutyl adipate, diisopropyl sebacate, dioctyl carbonate, diC tartrate 12-13 Alkyl ester, hydrogenated castor oil dimer, triheptanoic acid glyceride, lactic acid C 12-13 Alkyl esters, benzoic acid C 16-17 One or more of the following: alkyl ester, propylheptayl octanoate, octanoic acid / decanoic acid triglyceride, diethylhexyl 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylate, octyldodecanool, ethylhexyl cocoate, and dibutyl adipate.

6. The sunscreen composition according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the composition further comprises one or more of ethanol, phenoxyethanol and ethylhexylglycerin.

7. The sunscreen composition according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the composition further comprises xanthan gum, crosslinked acrylate / acrylate C 10 -C 30 One or more of alkyl ester polymers and hydroxyethyl acrylate / sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymers.

8. The sunscreen composition according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the composition further comprises one or more of behenol, cetyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and glyceryl stearate.

9. The sunscreen composition according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the composition has an SPF of at least 20.

10. Use of bis(ethylhexyloxyphenol)methoxyphenyltriazine for reducing the whitening effect of two or more pigment UV filters contained in a sunscreen composition after application to the skin, wherein the sunscreen composition comprises (i) bis(ethylhexyloxyphenol)methoxyphenyltriazine (BEMT) and (ii) a combination of two or more pigment UV filters as the only UV filter, wherein the two or more pigment UV filters comprise at least two surface-coated inorganic UV filters, or, the two or more pigment UV filters comprise at least one surface-coated inorganic UV filter and at least micronized methylenebisbenzotriazolyltetramethylbutylphenol, and wherein the inorganic UV filter is selected from double-coated titanium dioxide having an inner silica coating and an outer polydimethylsiloxane coating, and zinc oxide coated with triethoxyoctylsilane.

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