SUNSCREEN COMPOSITION

Abstract

The invention relates to a composition that may comprise one or more UV filters. The composition may also comprise a blue light absorbing component.

Description

Title of the invention: SUNSCREEN COMPOSITION

[0001] Exposure to sunlight poses a health hazard that has become increasingly important in recent decades. Acute exposure to sunlight can lead to sunburn, which is characterized by irritation and redness of the skin. More significantly, prolonged sun exposure increases the risk of skin cancer. Among the various subtypes of skin cancer, melanoma poses the greatest risk because it is particularly aggressive and difficult to treat if not caught before it spreads. The American Cancer Society estimates that nearly 100,000 cases of melanoma will be diagnosed in 2019, with approximately 7,000 deaths. Finally, sun exposure is implicated in premature skin aging, hair damage, and eye damage (including cataracts).

[0002] The ultraviolet region of solar radiation, located between 200 nm and 400 nm, can be classified into three regions: 320 to 400 nm (UV-A), 290 to 320 nm (UV-B), and 200 to 290 nm (UV-C), the latter of which generally does not penetrate the Earth's atmosphere. Historically, there has been more interest in the health risks of UV-B exposure; more recently, however, the potential damage caused by UV-A has been observed more in relation to melanoma and other skin cancers. Therefore, protection against too much UV-A and UV-B radiation is an important part of personal care.

[0003] Annatto is a reddish-orange colorant derived from the seeds of the annatto tree (Bixa orellana), native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is sustainably sourced in the state of San Paulo in Brazil and is an approved colorant for cosmetics (CI 75120) in the European Union and the United States. Summary of the invention

[0004] In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a sunscreen composition, comprising: one or more UV filters; and a blue light absorbing component. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0005] The drawings generally illustrate, by way of example, but not limitation, various aspects of the present invention.

[0006] [Fig.l] is a graph showing the absorbance properties of an oily dispersion of annatto extract.

[0007] [Fig.2] is a graph showing the absorbance properties of a dispersion aqueous annatto extract.

[0008] [Fig.3] is a graph showing the absorbance properties of an oily dispersion of annatto extract and an aqueous dispersion of extract.

[0009] [Fig.4] is a graph showing the absorbance properties of an oily dispersion of annatto extract and an aqueous dispersion of extract versus luthein and astaxanthin extracts.

[0010] [Fig.5] is a graph showing the absorbance properties of sunscreen compositions respectively free of annatto extract and comprising annatto extract. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] Reference will now be made in detail to certain aspects of the disclosed subject matter, examples of which are illustrated in part in the accompanying drawings. While the disclosed subject matter will be described in conjunction with the enumerated claims, it will be understood that the disclosed subject matter illustrated in example is not intended to limit the claims to the disclosed subject matter.

[0012] Throughout this document, values ​​expressed in a range format should be flexibly interpreted to include not only the numerical values ​​explicitly stated as limits of the range, but also to include all individual numerical values ​​or subranges within that range as if each numerical value and subrange were explicitly stated. For example, a range of "about 0.1% to about 5%" or "about 0.1% to 5%" should be interpreted to include not only about 0.1% to about 5%, but also the individual values ​​(e.g., 1%, 2%, 3%, and 4%) and subranges (e.g., 0.1% to 0.5%; 1.1% to 2.2%; 3.3% to 4.4%) within the stated range. The statement "about X to Y" has the same meaning as "about X to about Y" unless otherwise stated.Similarly, the statement "about X, Y, or about Z" has the same meaning as "about X, about Y, or about Z" unless otherwise stated.

[0013] The term "or" is used to refer to a non-exclusive "or" unless otherwise indicated. The statement "at least one of A and B" or "at least one of A or B" has the same meaning as "A, B, or A and B." In addition, it is to be understood that phraseology or terminology used herein, and not otherwise defined, is used solely for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Any use of section headings is intended to assist in the reading of the document and should not be construed as limiting; information that is relevant to a section heading may appear within or outside that particular section. A non-breaking space may be used to delimit or separate groups of numbers to the left or to the right of a decimal point; for example, "0.000 1" is equivalent to "0.0001".

[0014] In the methods described herein, the acts may be performed in any order without departing from the principles of the invention, except where a temporal or operational sequence is explicitly stated. Furthermore, specified acts may be performed concurrently unless the explicit claim language states that they are performed separately. For example, a claimed action of doing X and a claimed action of doing Y may be conducted concurrently in a single operation, and the resulting process will fall within the literal scope of the claimed process.

[0015] The term "about" as used herein may allow for a degree of variability of a value or range, e.g., within 10%, 5%, or 1% of a stated value or stated limit of a range and includes the exact stated value or range.

[0016] The term "substantially" as used herein refers to a majority, or substantially, as in at least about 50%; 60%; 70%; 80%; 90%; 95%; 96%; 97%; 98%; 99%; 99.5%; 99.9%; 99.99%; or at least about 99.999% or more; or 100%. The term "substantially free of" as used herein may mean having no or an insignificant amount of, such that the amount of material present does not affect the material properties of the composition comprising the material, such that about 0 wt% to about 5 wt% of the composition is the material, or about 0 wt% to about 1 wt%, or about 5 wt% or less, or an amount less than or equal to about 4.5 wt%; 4; 3.5; 3; 2.5; 2; 1.5; 1; 0.9; 0.8; 0.7; 0.6; 0.5; 0.4; 0.3; 0.2; 0.1; 0.01; or about 0.001 wt% or less, or about 0 wt%.

[0017] As used herein, the term "sunscreen composition" refers to a formulation comprising, but not limited to: a mist, oil, lotion, cream, gel, butter, paste, ointment, stick, powder, wipe, towelette, body wash, shampoo, or other topical product, which absorbs and / or reflects a portion of the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The sunscreen composition thus provides protection against the harmful effects of sun exposure, e.g., sunburn, premature aging, etc.

[0018] According to various aspects of the present disclosure, a sunscreen composition may include one or more UV filters and a blue light absorber component. A blue light absorber is generally a component that can absorb light having a wavelength in a range of about 390 nm to about 490 nm. The benefits of blue light absorption may include lowering the incidence of age spots or wrinkles caused by exposure to blue light.

[0019] According to various aspects of the present disclosure, the one or more UV filters comprise a UV-A filter, a UV-B filter, a broadband UV-A + UV-B filter, or a mixture thereof. In certain aspects, the UV-A filter is selected from: • butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane or l-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propane-l,3-dione, • terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid or acid 3,3'-(1,4-phenylenedimethylene)bis(7,7-dimethyl-2-oxobicyclo[2.2.1]hept-l-ylmethanesulfonic acid) and its salts, • menthyl anthranilate, • disodium bisdisulizole or disodium phenyl dibenzimidazole tetrasulfonate, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, and

[0020] dimethoxyphenyl-[l-(3,4)]-4,4-dimethyl 1,3-pentanedione.

[0021] In some aspects, the UV-A filter is butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane. In some aspects, the three UV-B filters are independently selected from: • 3-benzylidene camphor, • benzylidene camphor sulfonic acid, • benzacamene or 4-methylbenzylidene camphor or 4-MBC, • 2-ethoxyethyl p-methoxycinnamate, • DEA methoxycinnamate, • iscotrizinol or diethylhexyl butamido triazone or 4,4-{[6-[[[(l,l-dimethylethyl)amino]carbonyl]phenyl]amino]-l,3-5-triazine-2, 4-diyl]diimino}bis-, bis(2-ethylhexyl)benzoic acid ester, • digalloyl trioleate, • diisopropyl methyl cinnamate, • Ethyl dihydroxypropyl PABA, • dimethoxy benzylidene dioxoimidazoline ethylhexyl propionate, • Octyl dimethyl PABA or 2-ethylhexyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate, • octyl methoxycinnamate or 2-ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate, • octyl salicylate or 2-ethylhexyl salicylate, • octyl triazone or ethylhexyl triazone or 2,4,6-trianilino-(p-carbo-2'-ethylhexyl-1'-oxy)-1,3,5-triazine, • ferulic acid, glyceryl ethylhexanoate dimethoxycinnamate, • Glyceryl PABA, • 2-hydroxy-3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl ester of benzoic acid, • isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate or isopentyl 4-methoxycinnamate, • isopentyl trisiloxane trimethoxycinnamate, • isopropyl benzyl salicylate, • isopropyl methoxycinnamate, • lawsone + dihydroxyacetone, • 4-methylbenzylidene camphor, • 2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl acrylic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester, • aminobenzoic acid (PABA), • PABA from PEG-25, • Pentyl dimethyl PABA, • phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid or 2-phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid and its potassium, sodium and triethanolamine salts, • polyacrylamido methylbenzylidene camphor, poly silicone-15 or dimethicodiethyl benzal-malonate, • salicylic acid, and • TEA salicylate (trolamine salicylate).

[0022] In some aspects, the broadband UV-A and UV-B filter is selected from: • benzophenone, • benzophenone-1, • benzophenone-2, • benzophenone-3 or 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone, • benzophenone-4 or 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone-5-sulfonic acid (benzophenone-5) and its sodium salt, • benzophenone-5, • benzophenone-6, • dioxybenzone (benzophenone-8), • benzophenone-9, • beta-2-glucopyranoxy propyl hydroxy benzophenone, • bemotrizinol or bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine or 2,2'-(6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diyl)bis(5-((2-ethylhexyl)oxy)phenol), • drometrizole, • drometrizole trisiloxane or phenol, 2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-methyl-6-(2-methyl-3-(l,3,3,3-tetramethyl-l-(trim ethylsilyl)oxy)-disiloxanyl)propyl, • bisoctrizol or methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, • titanium dioxide, and • zinc oxide.

[0023] In some aspects, each of the UV filters in the sunscreen composition is present in an amount of about 0.1% by weight to about 25% by weight, approximately 0.1% by weight to about 20% by weight, about 0.1% by weight to about 18% by weight, 0.1% by weight to about 15% by weight, about 0.1% by weight to about 12% by weight, about 0.1% by weight to about 10% by weight, about 0.1% by weight to about 8% by weight, about 0.1% by weight to about 6% by weight, the weight percentage being based on the total weight of the sunscreen composition.

[0024] In some aspects, the sunscreen composition comprises less than about 35% by weight of UV filters. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition comprises between about 5% by weight and about 25% by weight of UV filters. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition comprises about 20% by weight of UV filters.

[0025] In some aspects of the disclosure, the blue light absorbing component comprises an annatto extract. Annatto is a red-orange condiment and food coloring derived from the seeds of the annatto tree (Bixa orelland), native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is often used to impart a yellow or orange color to foods, but sometimes also for its taste and aroma. Its odor is described as “slightly peppery with a nutmeg note” and its aroma as “a light nutty, sweet, and peppery taste.” The yellow-orange color is produced by the chemical compounds bixin and norbixin, which are classified as carotenoids. The fat-soluble color of the crude extract is called bixin, which can then be saponified into the water-soluble norbixin. This dual solubility property of annatto is rare for carotenoids.The seeds contain 4.5% to 5.5% pigment, which is 70% to 80% bixin. Unlike beta-carotene, another well-known carotenoid, annatto pigments are not precursors to vitamin A. The more norbixin present in annatto, the more yellow it is; a higher level of bixin gives it a more orange hue.

[0026] In some aspects, the annatto extract is an aqueous solution or an oily solution. In examples where the annatto extract is the aqueous solution and the extract comprises water, annatto and potassium hydroxide. In the aqueous solution, the annatto comprises norbixin and the norbixin is in a range of about 0.5 wt% to about 5 wt%; about 2 wt% to about 3 wt% of the aqueous solution; less than, equal to, or greater than about 0.5 wt%; 1; 1.5; 2; 2.5; 3; 3.5; 4; 4.5 or about 5 wt% of the aqueous solution. In examples where the annatto extract is the oily solution, the extract comprises annatto and a vegetable oil.In the oily solution, the annatto comprises norbixin and the norbixin is in a range of about 5 wt% to about 15 wt% of the aqueous solution; about 7 wt% to about 9 wt% of the aqueous solution; less than, equal to, or greater than about 5 wt%; 5.5; 6; 6.5; 7; 7.5; 8; 8.5; 9; 9.5; 10; 10.5; 11; 11.5; 12; 12.5; 13; . 13.5; 14; 14.5 or about 15% by weight. The vegetable oil may be helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil.

[0027] While annatto works well to absorb blue light, a disadvantage is that the color of annatto may not be desirable. This problem is addressed by the inclusion of a pigment or colorant to tone down the natural color of annatto. The pigment may be a suitable pigment for use in a colored cosmetic product, including compositions for application to the hair, nails, and / or skin, especially the face. Colored cosmetic compositions include, but are not limited to, foundations, concealers, primers, blush, mascara, eye shadow, eyeliner, lipstick, nail polish, and tinted moisturizers.The pigment suitable for providing color or hiding power may be composed of iron oxides, including red and yellow iron oxides, titanium dioxide, ultramarine colors, and chromium or chromium hydroxide, and mixtures thereof. The pigment may be a lake pigment, for example, an organic dye such as azo, indigoid, triphenylmethane, anthraquinone, and xanthine dyes, which are referred to as blues, browns, greens, oranges, reds, D&C and FD&C yellows, etc., precipitated on inert binders such as insoluble salts. Examples of lake pigments include Red No. 6, Red No. 7, Yellow No. 5, Violet No. 2, and Blue No. 1. The pigment may be an interference pigment.Examples of interference pigments include those containing mica substrates, bismuth oxychloride substrates, and silica substrates, for example, mica / bismuth oxychloride / iron oxide pigments commercially available as CHROMALITE pigments (BASF), titanium dioxide and / or iron oxides deposited on mica such as commercially available FLAMENCO pigments (BASF), mica / titanium dioxide / iron oxide pigments including commercially available KTZ pigments (Kobo products), CELLINI pearlescent pigments (BASF), and borosilicate-containing pigments such as REFLECHS pigments (BASF).

[0028] In some aspects, the sunscreen composition has an average critical wavelength of about 370 nm or greater. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition has an average critical wavelength of about 375 nm.

[0029] In some aspects, the sunscreen composition has an SPF of at least about 15, such as about 15. In some aspects, the composition has an SPF of at least about 30. In some aspects, the composition has an SPF of at least about 50. In some aspects, the composition has an SPF of at least about 60.

[0030] In some aspects, the sunscreen composition further comprises a solubilizing agent. In some aspects, the solubilizer acts to solubilize the UV filters. In some aspects, the solubilizing agent acts to prevent the formation of particles. solids. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition comprises a lower level of solubilizing agents. In some aspects, the ratio of UV solubilizing agents to UV filters is between about 0.5 and about 2.3; such as about 0.5; about 0.6; about 0.7; about 0.8; about 0.9; about 1; about 1.1; about 1.2; about 1.3; about 1.4; about 1.5; about 1.6; about 1.7; about 1.8; about 1.9 or about 2.0. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition comprises at most about 36% by weight solubilizing agent. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition comprises about 20% by weight solubilizing agent. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition comprises less than about 20% by weight solubilizing agent. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition comprises between about 15 wt% and 20 wt% solubilizing agent.

[0031] In some aspects, the sunscreen composition comprises between about 0.1 wt% to about 5 wt% solubilizing agent. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition comprises between about 0.1 wt% to about 15 wt% solubilizing agent. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition comprises between about 0.1 wt% to about 25 wt% solubilizing agent. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition comprises between about 0.1 wt% to about 35 wt% solubilizing agent.

[0032] In some aspects, the sunscreen composition comprises at least one solubilizing agent selected from one or more solubilizing agents selected from diisopropyl sebacate, dicaprylyl carbonate, decyl cocoate, diisopropyl adipate, isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate, dibutyl adipate, butyloctyl salicylate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate and diethylhexyl succinate. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition comprises at least one solubilizing agent selected from diisopropyl sebacate, diisopropyl adipate, dicaprylyl carbonate, dibutyl adipate, butyloctyl salicylate, decyl cocoate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, diethylhexyl succinate, diethylhexyl carbonate, and isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate.

[0033] In some aspects, the sunscreen composition comprises two solubilizing agents selected from diisopropyl sebacate, diisopropyl adipate, dicaprylyl carbonate, dibutyl adipate, butyloctyl salicylate, decyl cocoate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, diethylhexyl succinate, diethylhexyl carbonate, and isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition comprises three solubilizing agents selected from diisopropyl sebacate, diisopropyl adipate, dicaprylyl carbonate, dibutyl adipate, butyloctyl salicylate, decyl cocoate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, diethylhexyl succinate, diethylhexyl carbonate and lauroyl sar- isopropyl cosinate.

[0034] In some aspects, the sunscreen composition comprises 0.1 wt% to 5 wt% ethylhexyl salicylate and optionally at least one additional solubilizing agent.

[0035] In some aspects, the sunscreen composition comprises 0.1 wt% to 25 wt% of at least one solubilizing agent selected from dibutyl adipate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, diethylhexyl succinate, diethylhexyl carbonate and isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate and optionally at least one additional solubilizing agent.

[0036] In some aspects, the sunscreen composition comprises 0.1 wt% to 25 wt% of at least one solubilizing agent selected from diisopropyl sebacate, diisopropyl adipate, dicaprylyl carbonate and decyl cocoate and optionally at least one additional solubilizing agent.

[0037] In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is an emulsion. In some aspects, the composition is an oil-in-water emulsion. In some aspects, the composition is a water-in-oil emulsion. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is a mist. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is an oil. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is a lotion. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is a cream. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is a gel. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is a butter. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is a paste. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is an ointment. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is a stick. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is a powder. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is a wipe.In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is a towelette. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is a body wash. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is a shampoo. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is a mist. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is a poured compact powder. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is a solution. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is an ointment. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is a liquid. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is a solid. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is a milk. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is a suspension. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is a microemulsion. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is a dispersion.In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is a microencapsulated product. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is a balm. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is . a toner. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is a paste. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is a film. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is a soap. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is an aerosol. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is a mousse. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is a wax. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is an ointment. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is a spray. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is a hairspray. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is a serum. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is a powder. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is a pencil. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is a blush. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is a light shadow.In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is a bronzer. In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is a concealer.

[0038] The vehicle may comprise an aqueous phase, an oily phase, an alcohol, a silicone phase or mixtures thereof. The cosmetically acceptable vehicle may also comprise an emulsion. Non-limiting examples of suitable emulsions include water-in-oil emulsions, oil-in-water emulsions, silicone-in-water emulsions, water-in-silicone emulsions, wax-in-water emulsions, water-oil-water triple emulsions or the like having the appearance of a cream, a gel or micro-emulsions. The emulsion may comprise an emulsifier, such as a non-ionic, anionic or amphoteric surfactant.

[0039] The oil phase of the emulsion according to one aspect has one or more organic compounds, including emollients; humectants (such as butylene glycol, propylene glycol, methyl gluceth-20, and glycerin); other water-dispersible or water-soluble components, including thickeners such as veegum or hydroxyalkylcellulose; gelling agents, such as high MW polyacrylic acid, namely CARBOPOL 934; and mixtures thereof. The emulsion may have one or more emulsifiers capable of emulsifying the various components present in the composition.

[0040] Compounds suitable for use in the oil phase include, but are not limited to, vegetable oils; esters such as octyl palmitate, isopropyl myristate, and isopropyl palmitate; ethers such as dicaprylyl ether; fatty alcohols such as cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, and behenyl alcohol; isoparaffins such as isooctane, isododecane, and isohexadecane; silicone oils such as dimethicones, cyclic silicones, and polysiloxanes; hydrocarbon oils such as mineral oil, petrolatum, isoeicosane, and polyisobutene; natural or synthetic waxes; and the like. Hydrogenated oils Suitable hydrophobic carbon atoms may be saturated or unsaturated, have an aliphatic character, and may be straight or branched chain or contain alicyclic or aromatic rings. The oil-containing phase may be composed of a single oil or mixtures of different oils.

[0041] Hydrocarbon oils may include those having 6 to 20 carbon atoms, and in one aspect, 10 to 16 carbon atoms. Representative hydrocarbons include decane, dodecane, tetradecane, tridecane, and C8-20 isoparaffins. Paraffinic hydrocarbons are available from EXXON under the trademark ISOPARS, and from Permethyl Corporation. In addition, C8-20 paraffinic hydrocarbons such as C12 isoparaffin (isododecane) manufactured by Permethyl Corporation under the trade name Permethyl 99A.TM are also contemplated as suitable. Various commercially available C16 isoparaffins, such as isohexadecane (brand name Permethyl) are also suitable. Examples of volatile hydrocarbons according to one aspect include polydecanes such as isododecane and isodecane, including, for example, Permethyl-99A (Presperse Inc.) and C7-C8 to C12-C15 isoparaffins such as the Isopar range available from Exxon Chemicals. A representative hydrocarbon solvent is isododecane.

[0042] The oily phase may comprise one or more waxes, including for example rice bran wax, camauba wax, ouricury wax, candelilla wax, montane waxes, sugarcane waxes, ozokerite, polyethylene waxes, Fischer-Tropsch waxes, beeswax, microcrystalline wax, silicone waxes, fluorinated waxes and any combination thereof.

[0043] Non-limiting emulsifiers include emulsifying waxes, emulsifying polyalcohols, polyether polyols, polyethers, polyol mono- or diesters, ethylene glycol monostearates, glycerin monostearates, glycerin distearates, silicone emulsifiers, soy sterols, fatty alcohols such as cetyl alcohol, acrylates, fatty acids such as stearic acid, fatty acid salts, and mixtures thereof. In one aspect, the emulsifiers include soy sterol, cetyl alcohol, stearic acid, emulsifying wax, acrylates, silicone emulsifiers, and mixtures thereof.Other specific emulsifiers that may be used in the composition of the present invention include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Dimethicone PEG-7 isostearate, acrylamide copolymer; mineral oil; sorbitan esters; polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate; sorbitan monostearate, sorbitan tristearate, sorbitan sesquioleate, sorbitan monooleate; glycerol esters such as glycerol monostearate and glycerol monooleate; polyoxyethylene phenols such as polyoxyethylene octyl phenol and polyoxyethylene nonyl phenol; polyoxyethylene ethers such as polyoxyethylene ce-. tylether and polyoxyethylene stearyl ether; polyoxyethylene glycol esters; polyoxyethylene sorbitan esters; dimethicone copolyols; polyglyceryl esters such as polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate; glyceryl laurate; Steareth-2, Steareth-10 and Steareth-20, to name a few. Additional emulsifiers are provided in the document entitled "INCI Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook", 11th Edition 2006, the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein.

[0044] These emulsifiers are generally present in the composition in an amount of about 0.001 wt% to about 10 wt%, particularly in an amount of about 0.01 wt% to about 5 wt%, and further in one aspect, from about 0.1 wt% to about 3 wt%.

[0045] The oil phase may comprise one or more volatile and / or non-volatile silicone oils. The volatile silicones include cyclic and linear volatile dimethylsiloxane silicones. In one aspect, the volatile silicones may comprise cyclodimethicones, including tetrameric (D*), pentameric (D5) and hexameric (D6) cyclomethicones, or mixtures thereof. Particular mention may be made of volatile cyclomethicone-hexamethyl cyclotrisiloxane, octamethyl cyclotetrasiloxane and decamethyl cyclopentasiloxane. Suitable di-methicones are available from Dow Corning under the name Dow Corning 200 Fluid and have viscosities ranging from 0.65 to 600,000 centistokes or greater. Suitable non-polar volatile liquid silicone oils are disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 4,781,917, incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.Additional volatile silicone materials are described in Todd et al., "Volatile Silicone Fluids for Cosmetics," Cosmetics and Toiletries, 91:27-32 (1976), incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Linear volatile silicones generally have a viscosity less than about 5 centistokes at 25°C, while cyclic silicones have viscosities less than about 10 centistokes at 25°C. Examples of volatile silicones of varying viscosities include Dow Corning 200, Dow Corning 244, Dow Corning 245, Dow Corning 344, and Dow Corning 345, (Dow Corning Corp.); silicone fluids SF-1204 and SF-1202 (GE Silicones), GE 7207 and 7158 (General Electric Co.); and SWS-03314 (SWS Silicones Corp.).Linear volatile silicones include low molecular weight polydimethylsiloxane compounds such as hexamethyldisiloxane, octamethyltrisiloxane, decamethyltetrasiloxane, and do-decamethylpentasiloxane, to name a few.

[0046] Non-volatile silicone oils typically include polyalkylsiloxanes, polyarylsiloxanes, polyalkylarylsiloxanes, or mixtures thereof. Polydimethylsiloxanes are, in one aspect, non-volatile silicone oils. Non-volatile silicone oils typically have a viscosity of about 10 to about 60,000 centistokes at 25°C, in one aspect between about 10 and about 10,000 centistokes, and more in one aspect between about 10 and about 500 centistokes; and a boiling point above 250°C at atmospheric pressure. Non-limiting examples include dimethylpolysiloxane (dimethicone), phenyltrimethicone, diphenyldimethicone. Volatile and non-volatile silicone oils may optionally be substituted with various functional groups such as alkyl, aryl, amine, vinyl, hydroxyl, haloalkyl, alkylaryl, and acrylate groups, to name a few.

[0047] The water-in-silicone emulsion may be emulsified with a nonionic surfactant (emulsifier) ​​such as, for example, polydiorganosiloxane-polyoxyalkylene block copolymers, including those described in U.S. Patent No. 4,122,029, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. These emulsifiers generally comprise a polydiorganosiloxane backbone, typically polydimethylsiloxane, having side chains comprising -(EO)m- and / or -(PO)n- groups, where EO is ethyleneoxy and PO is 1,2-propyleneoxy, the side chains typically being capped or terminated with hydrogen or lower alkyl groups (e.g., C1-6, typically C13). Other suitable water-in-silicone emulsifiers are disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 6,685,952, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.Commercially available water-in-silicone emulsifiers include those available from Dow Corning under the trade names 3225C and 5225C FORMULATION AID; SILICONE SF-1528 available from General Electric; AB IL EM 90 and EM 97, available from Goldschmidt Chemical Corporation (Hopewell, VA); and the SILWET line of emulsifiers marketed by OSI Specialties (Danbury, CT).

[0048] Examples of water-in-silicone emulsifiers include, but are not limited to, PEG 10 / 15 dimethicone crosspolymer, dimethicone copolyol, cetyl dimethicone copolyol, PEG-15 lauryl dimethicone crosspolymer, amylmethicone crosspolymer, cyclomethicone dimethicone copolyol, dimethicone copolyol (and) caprylic / capric triglycerides, polyglyceryl-4 isostearate (and) cetyl dimethicone copolyol (and) hexyl laurate, and dimethicone copolyol (and) cyclopentasiloxane.In one aspect, examples of water-in-silicone emulsifiers include, but are not limited to, PEG / PPG-18 / 18 dimethicone (trade name 5225C, Dow Corning), PEG / PPG-19 / 19 dimethicone (trade name BY25-337, Dow Corning), cetyl PEG / PPG-10 / 1 dimethicone (trade name Abil EM-90, Goldschmidt Chemical Corporation), PEG-12 dimethicone (trade name SF 1288, General Electric), lauryl PEG / PPG-18 / 18 methicone (trade name 5200 FORMULATION AID, Dow Corning), PEG-12 dimethicone crosspolymer. (trade name 9010 and 9011 silicone elastomer blend, Dow Corning), PEG-10 dimethicone crosspolymer (trade name KSG-20, Shin-Etsu), PEG-10 / 15 dimethicone crosspolymer (trade name KSG-210, Shin-Etsu), and PEG-7 dimethicone isostearate.

[0049] The water-in-silicone emulsifiers are typically present in the composition in an amount of about 0.001 wt% to about 10 wt%, particularly in an amount of about 0.01 wt% to about 5 wt%, and further in one aspect, below wt%.

[0050] The aqueous phase of the emulsion may include one or more additional solvents, including lower alcohols, such as ethanol, isopropanol, and the like. The volatile solvent may also be a cosmetically acceptable ester such as butyl acetate or ethyl acetate; ketones such as acetone or ethyl methyl ketone; or the like.

[0051] The oil-containing phase typically comprises about 10 wt% to about 99 wt%, in one aspect about 20 wt% to about 85 wt%, and further in one aspect about 30 wt% to about wt%, based on the total weight of the emulsion, and the aqueous phase typically comprises about 1 wt% to about 90 wt%, in one aspect about 5 wt% to about 70 wt%, and further in one aspect about 20 wt% to about 60 wt% of the total emulsion. The aqueous phase typically comprises about 25 wt% to about 100 wt%, more typically about 50 wt% to about 95 wt% of water.

[0052] The compositions may comprise liposomes. The liposomes may comprise other additives or substances and / or may be modified to more specifically reach or remain at a site after administration.

[0053] The topical composition may optionally comprise other active ingredients and excipients, known to those skilled in the art, comprising, but not limited to, fillers, emulsifying agents, antioxidants, surfactants, film-forming agents, chelating agents, gelling agents, thickeners, emollients, humectants, moisturizers, vitamins, minerals, viscosity and / or rheology modifiers, sunscreens, keratolytic agents, depigmenting agents, retinoids, hormonal compounds, alpha-hydroxy acids, alpha-keto acids, anti-mycobacterial agents, antifungal agents, antimicrobials, antivirals, analgesics, lipid compounds, anti-allergenic agents, H1 or H2 antihistamines, anti-inflammatory agents, anti-irritants, antineoplastic agents, immunostimulating agents, immunosuppressive agents, anti-acne agents, anesthetics, antiseptics, insect repellents, skin refreshing compounds, skin protectants,agents improving skin penetration, exfoliants, lubricants, perfumes, colorants, depigmenting agents, agents, hypopigmentation agents, preservatives (e.g. DMDM ​​hydantoin / iodopropynylbutyl carbonate), stabilizers, pharmaceutical agents, photostabilizing agents, neutralizers (e.g. triethanolamine) and mixtures thereof. In addition to the above, the cosmetic compositions of the invention may contain any other compound for the treatment of skin disorders.

[0054] Examples of film-forming agents include a poly(C10-30)alkyl acrylate and a trimethylpentanediol / adipic acid / glycerin crosspolymer.

[0055] In some aspects, the sunscreen composition may also include other cosmetic ingredients such as, but not limited to, humectants, emollients, moisturizers, anti-wrinkle ingredients, concealers, matting agents, proteins, antioxidants, bronzers, chelating agents, emulsifiers, ultraviolet (UV) absorbing agents, sebum absorbing agents, anti-foaming agents, anti-adhesive agents, thickeners, fragrances, preservatives, antimicrobials, fungistats, neutralizing agents, vitamins, plasticizers, cohesive agents, alkalizing and acidifying agents, fillers, solvents, and mixtures thereof. It is understood by those skilled in the art that any other cosmetically acceptable ingredient, i.e., those included in the CFTA Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary, 3rd Ed., may be used.

[0056] The compositions may contain additional ingredients such as alkalizing agents, emulsifying agents, emollients, plasticizers, preservatives, humectants, moisturizers, solvents, and tonicity agents or active ingredients suitable for providing anti-aging benefits. Examples of preferred additional ingredients include glycerin. Viscosifying agents such as gelling agents may also be used. Examples include bentone, triglycerides, aluminum stearate, C15-C36 acid glycol esters, glyceryl tri-behenate, glycerol monostearate, alginates, carbomers, celluloses, gums, carrageenans, starches, or silicates. Fillers may also be optionally added, in an amount of from about 1% to about 20%, preferably from about 1% to about 10%.Examples of fillers include silica, PMMA, nylon, alumina, barium sulfate, or any other filler typically used in such compositions.

[0057] The composition may also contain at least one cosmetic active ingredient and / or at least one dermatological active ingredient, i.e. an agent having a beneficial effect on the skin. The loading of this active ingredient may be carried out by any means known to those skilled in the art. The composition may further comprise other bleaching or lightening agents which conceal the discoloration with pigments or other light-reflecting materials, or treat the cause of the discoloration.

[0058] In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is substantially stable to sunlight. In some aspects, the AUC in the spectral absorption spectrum after irradiation with a solar simulator is at least 80% of the AUC in the spectral absorption spectrum before irradiation. The AUC in the spectral absorption spectrum after irradiation with a solar simulator is at least 90% of the AUC in the spectral absorption spectrum before irradiation. Sunlight stability may be measured by methods known to those skilled in the art.

[0059] In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is substantially water resistant. Water resistance may be measured by methods known to those skilled in the art. In some aspects, the composition is water resistant for 40 or 80 minutes, as codified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration at Section 201.327(i)(7) of Volume 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (2019).

[0060] In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is phase stable. As used herein, the term "phase stability" refers to maintaining interfacial stability or suspension stability or both at each of 4°C, 32-37°C, 40-45°C, 25°C for at least 4 weeks.

[0061] By "interfacial stability" is meant stability against coalescence and coarsening of a discontinuous phase in a two or more phase composition. By "suspension stability" is meant stability against creaming and / or sedimentation of a discontinuous phase, e.g., solids, suspended in a continuous phase.

[0062] In some aspects, the sunscreen composition maintains both interfacial stability and suspension stability at each of the temperatures in the range of 25 to 45°C, for example at 25°C, 32°C, 37°C, 40°C, 45°C for at least 4 weeks. To evaluate such stability conditions, the composition may be loaded into an appropriately sized container where it is clearly visible, such as a 120 ml / 4 oz clear glass jar.

[0063] The interfacial stability of the sunscreen composition can be assessed visually and is considered unstable if at least two distinct immiscible phases of the composition are observed, as is well known to those skilled in the art.

[0064] In some aspects, the sunscreen composition is not phase stable and, for example, is agitated prior to use. As also known in the art, the suspension stability of the sunscreen composition may be assessed visually or by touch and is considered unstable if a distinct separation or gradient in color, opacity, particle size, or other indicator of non-uniformity is observed between different regions in a sample (i.e., top and bottom, or other different regions). The suspension stability of the composition may alternatively be assessed, but is not limited to, Brookfield viscosity and is considered unstable if there are significant changes in viscosity measurement (5 or 10 or 20% for example) between different regions in a sample (i.e., top and bottom or other different regions). Brookfield viscosity can be measured with a Brookfield Laboratory viscometer from AMETEK Inc. (Middleboro, MA).

[0065] Overall phase stability can also be assessed by other techniques known in the art, for example, significant changes in chemical composition as determined by an analytical chemistry test between different regions in a sample (i.e., top and bottom or other different regions).

[0066] The sunscreen composition can be used by topical application to the skin. The application method may include direct spraying, applying, wiping or spreading the composition onto the skin.

[0067] The sunscreen composition may be prepared using a mixing and kneading methodology well established in the sunscreen and cosmetic art. In one aspect, the composition is produced by preparing an oil phase by mixing the UV absorbing compounds with optional oil-soluble or oil-miscible ingredients; and preparing an aqueous phase by mixing water and the optional water-soluble or water-miscible ingredients. The oil phase and the aqueous phase may then be mixed sufficiently to disperse the oil phase substantially homogeneously in the aqueous phase such that the aqueous phase is continuous and the oil phase is discontinuous.

[0068] The weight percentage of aqueous phase included in the compositions may range from about 30% to about 85%, for example from about 35% to about 75%, for example from about 40% to about 70%. The weight percentage of water in the aqueous phase may be about 60% or more, for example about 70% or more, for example about 90% or more.

[0069] The composition may be combined with a "cosmetically acceptable topical carrier," i.e., a carrier for topical use capable of containing the other ingredients dispersed or dissolved therein, and having acceptable properties making it safe for topical use.

[0070] The cosmetically acceptable topical carrier may optionally include a wide variety of additional oil-soluble and / or water-soluble materials commonly used in compositions for use on the skin, at their levels established in the art. For example, surfactants, emulsifiers, pearlescent or opacifying agents, thickeners, emollients, conditioners, humectants, chelating agents, exfoliants, preservatives, pH adjusting agents, and additives that improve the appearance, feel, or scent of the composition, such as colorants, perfumes, tactile modifying agents, and the like, may be included.

[0071] In one aspect, the composition comprises a humectant such as glycols, glycerin or propanediol. The composition may comprise, for example, at least about 1.0 percent by weight of a humectant.

[0072] The composition may further comprise one or more other cosmetically acceptable active agents, for example, anti-acne agents, shine regulating agents, antimicrobial agents, antimycotic agents, antiparasitic agents (especially mosquito repellents), external analgesics, antioxidants, moisturizers, nutrients, vitamins, energy boosters, antiperspirant agents, astringents, deodorants, firming agents, anti-hardness agents, and skin conditioning agents, tanning agents, anti-wrinkle agents and anti-blemish agents.

[0073] In some aspects, the composition is intended for use as a non-therapeutic treatment. In some aspects, the composition is an article intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed onto, introduced into, or otherwise applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, enhancing attractiveness, or altering appearance, in accordance with US FD&C Act, § 201(i).

[0074] The amount of other cosmetic active agents may range from about 0.001% to about 20% by weight of the composition, for example from about 0.005% to about 10% by weight of the composition, for example from about 0.01% to about 5% by weight of the composition.

[0075] In some aspects, the sunscreen formulations described herein are environmentally compatible compositions. For example, the sunscreen formulations are compatible with living organisms and not harmful to marine ecosystems (particularly for tropical environments with coral reefs). Specifically, the sunscreen formulations are free of components that inhibit cell growth or cell replication in a marine environment.In some examples, this may be achieved by the sunscreen formulations being free of bis ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine (BEMT), cinnamates, benzophenones, camphor derivatives, titanium oxide, melaleuca essential oil, ylang ylang flower extracts, Bambousa Arundinacea extracts, shea butter, animal fats, argan oil, ocpheryl acetate, tocopherol, retinol, polyphenolic compounds extracted from green tea, or mixtures thereof. In some aspects, the sunscreen formulations may include diisopropyl sebacate, dimethylmethoxy chromanol, gluconolactone, potassium sorbate, dimethylmethoxy chromanol, decyl cocoate, pentylene glycol, dimethicone, hydrolyzed citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract. Examples

[0076] Various aspects of the present invention may be better understood with reference to the following examples which are given for illustrative purposes. The present invention is not limited to the examples given herein.

[0077] Annatto was extracted using vegetable oil dispersed in sunflower oil to obtain a red paste containing at least 8% by weight of bixin (INCI Heliantus Annuus Seed Oil (sunflower) (and) Annatto (CI 75120)).

[0078] Annatto was also extracted with water, dispersed and stabilized to give a red-orange liquid containing 2.25 to 2.60% norbixin (INCI Water (and) Annatto (CI 75120) (and) Potassium Hydroxide).

[0079] Figures 1 and 2 show the blue light absorbance for both the oily dispersion and the aqueous dispersion. [Fig. 3] is a graph showing the blue light absorbance of each of the oily dispersion and the aqueous dispersion. As shown in [Fig. 3], the oily dispersion outperforms the aqueous dispersion. [Fig. 4] compares the aqueous and oily dispersions with dispersions comprising lutein ((3R,6R,3'R)-[3,e-carotene-3,3'-diol) and astaxanthin ((35,,3'5')-3,3'-dihydroxy-[3,[3-carotene-4,4'-dione), respectively. As shown, the oily dispersion and the aqueous dispersion absorb more blue light than luthein and astaxanthin.

[0080] To further evaluate the properties of an annatto extract as a sunscreen component, two sunscreen compositions were developed. The sunscreen composition of Table 1 is a sunscreen composition that does not include annatto extract and the sunscreen composition of Table 2 is a sunscreen composition that includes annatto extract.

[0081] [Tables 1] Ingredient Concentration (% by weight) Water 85 to 95 Sodium Benzoate 0.20 to 0.60 CHLORPHENESIN 0.1 to 0.3 Xanthan Gum 0.1 to 0.3 Cosmedia SP (30531250) 0.4 to 0.8 SP Arlacel 165-FP MB AL PA- (RB) (CB02890) 1.5 to 5.5 DUB PO 07010 MB / CRODAMOL OP- LQ- (RB) LB03663 1 to 5 CETIOL LC 50207298 0.5 to 3.5

[0082] [Tables2] Ingredient Concentration (% by weight) Water 85 to 95 Sodium Benzoate 0.20 to 0.60 CHLORPHENESIN 0.1 to 0.3 Xanthan Gum 0.1 to 0.3 Cosmedia SP (30531250) 0.4 to 0.8 SP Arlacel 165-FP MB AL PA- (RB) (CB02890) 1.5 to 5.5 DUB PO 07010 MB / CRODAMOL OP- LQ- (RB) LB03663 1 to 5 CETIOL LC 50207298 0.5 to 3.5 Annatto Extract (CAS 89957-43-7) 0.05 to 0.2

[0083] [Fig. 5] is a graph showing the light absorbance of the sunscreen compositions of Tables 1 and 2. As seen, the sunscreen composition of Table 2 (which includes annatto) absorbs more blue light than the sunscreen composition of Table 1. The results were obtained by diluting each sample with an appropriate solvent and analyzing it using a Lambda 950 spectrophotometer in a 1 cm cuvette.

[0084] The terms and expressions that have been employed are used by way of description and not of limitation, and the use of these terms and expressions is in no way intended to exclude any equivalence of the features shown and described or parts thereof, but it is understood that various modifications are possible within the scope of the aspects of the present invention. Thus, it is to be understood that, although the present invention has been specifically disclosed by specific aspects and optional features, one skilled in the art may resort to modification and variation of the concepts disclosed herein, and that such modifications and variations are considered to be included within the scope of the aspects of the present invention. Examples of aspects

[0085] The following examples of aspects are provided, their numbering not to be interpreted as designating levels of importance:

[0086] Aspect 1 provides a sunscreen composition, comprising:

[0087] one or more UV filters; and

[0088] a blue light absorbing component.

[0089] Aspect 2 provides the sunscreen composition according to aspect 1, wherein the one or more UV filters include a UV-A filter, a UV-B filter, a broadband UV-A + UV-B filter, or a mixture thereof.

[0090] Aspect 3 provides the sunscreen composition according to aspect 2, wherein the UV-A filter comprises butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane; the UV-B filter is selected from ethylhexyl triazone, octyl salicylate, and isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate, diethylhexyl butamido triazone; and the broadband UV-A and UV-B filter comprises bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine.

[0091] Aspect 4 provides the sunscreen composition according to any one of aspects 2 or 3, wherein the one or more UV filters comprise a UV-A filter, a UV-B filter, a broadband UV-A + UV-B filter, or a mixture thereof and are present in a range of about 0.05 wt% to about 20 wt%.

[0092] Aspect 5 provides the sunscreen composition according to any one of aspects 2 to 4, wherein the one or more UV filters comprise a UV-A filter, a UV-B filter, a broadband UV-A + UV-B filter, or a mixture thereof and are present in a range of about 1 wt% to about 10 wt%.

[0093] Aspect 6 provides the sunscreen composition according to any one of aspects 2 to 5, wherein the blue light absorbing component comprises an annatto extract.

[0094] Aspect 7 provides the sunscreen composition of aspect 6, wherein the annatto extract is an aqueous solution or an oily solution.

[0095] Aspect 8 provides the sunscreen composition of aspect 7, wherein the annatto extract is the aqueous solution and the extract comprises:

[0096] water;

[0097] annatto; and

[0098] potassium hydroxide.

[0099] Aspect 9 provides the sunscreen composition according to aspect 8, wherein the Annatto comprises norbixin and the norbixin is in a range of about 0.5% by weight to about 5% by weight of the aqueous solution.

[0100] Aspect 10 provides the sunscreen composition according to any one of aspects 8 and 9, wherein the annatto comprises norbixin and the norbixin is in a range of about 2 wt% to about 3 wt% of the aqueous solution.

[0101] Aspect 11 provides the sunscreen composition according to any one of aspects 7 to 10, wherein the annatto extract is the oil solution and the extract comprises:

[0102] annatto; and

[0103] a vegetable oil.

[0104] Aspect 12 provides the sunscreen composition of aspect 11, wherein the annatto comprises norbixin and the norbixin is in a range of about 5 wt% to about 15 wt% of the aqueous solution.

[0105] Aspect 13 provides the sunscreen composition according to any one of aspects 11 or 12, wherein the annatto comprises norbixin and the norbixin is in a range of about 7 wt% to about 9 wt% of the aqueous solution.

[0106] Aspect 14 provides the sunscreen composition of any one of aspects 11 or 13, wherein the vegetable oil is helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil.

[0107] Aspect 15 provides the sunscreen according to any one of aspects 1 to 14, further comprising one or more solubilizing agents.

[0108] Aspect 16 provides the sunscreen according to aspect 15, wherein the one or more solubilizing agents are selected from diisopropyl sebacate, di-captylyl carbonate, decyl cocoate, diisopropyl adipate, isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate, dibutyl adipate, butyloctyl salicylate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate and diethylhexyl succinate.

[0109] Aspect 17 provides the sunscreen according to any one of aspects 1 to 16, further comprising one or more emulsifiers.

[0110] Aspect 18 provides the sunscreen according to aspect 17, wherein the one or more emulsifiers are selected from polyglyceryl-6 stearate, polyglyceryl-6 behenate, or potassium cetyl phosphate, or an acrylate-vinyl neodecanoate crosspolymer.

[0111] Aspect 19 provides the sunscreen according to any one of aspects 15 to 18, wherein the composition comprises about 8% to about 10% of the one or more solubilizing agents.

[0112] Aspect 20 provides the sunscreen according to any one of aspects 1 to 19, further comprising a film-forming agent.

[0113] Aspect 21 provides the sunscreen of aspect 20, wherein the composition comprises about 3% to about 15% film-forming agent.

[0114] Aspect 22 provides the sunscreen according to any one of aspects 20 or 21, wherein the composition comprises about 8% to about 10% film-forming agent.

[0115] Aspect 23 provides the sunscreen according to any one of aspects 1 to 22, wherein the blue light absorbing component absorbs light having a wavelength in a range of about 390 nm to about 490 nm.

[0116] Aspect 24 provides the sunscreen according to any one of aspects 1 to 23, further comprising a pigment component.

[0117] Aspect 25 provides the sunscreen of aspect 24, wherein the pigment component is present at a concentration of about 0.05 wt% to about 20 wt%.

[0118] Aspect 26 provides the sunscreen according to any one of aspects 24 or 25, wherein the pigment component is present at a concentration of about 1% by weight at about 10% by weight.

[0119] Aspect 27 provides the sunscreen according to any one of aspects 24 to 26, wherein the pigment component comprises a pigment or mixture of pigments capable of reducing the red appearance of the sunscreen.

[0120] Aspect 28 provides the sunscreen according to any one of aspects 24 to 27, wherein the pigment component comprises titanium dioxide.

[0121] Aspect 29. A method of protecting skin from sun damage, comprising applying a sunscreen according to any one of aspects 1 to 28 to the skin.

Claims

Claims

1. A sunscreen composition, comprising: one or more UV filters; and a blue light absorbing component, wherein the blue light absorbing component comprises an annatto extract.

2. The sunscreen composition of claim 1, wherein the one or more UV filters comprise a UV-A filter, a UV-B filter, a broadband UV-A + UV-B filter, or a mixture thereof.

3. A sunscreen composition according to claim 2, wherein the UV-A filter comprises butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane; the UV-B filter is selected from ethylhexyl triazone, octyl salicylate, and isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate, diethylhexyl butamido triazone; and the broadband UV-A and UV-B filter comprises bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine.

4. A sunscreen composition according to any one of claims 2 or 3, wherein the one or more UV filters comprise a UV-A filter, a UV-B filter, a broadband UV-A + UV-B filter, or a mixture thereof and are present in a range of about 0.05% by weight to about 20% by weight.

5. A sunscreen composition according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the one or more UV filters comprise a UV-A filter, a UV-B filter, a broadband UV-A + UV-B filter, or a mixture thereof and are present in a range of about 1% by weight to about 10% by weight.

6. A sunscreen composition according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the blue light absorbing component comprises 100% by weight of an annatto extract.

7. A sunscreen composition according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the annatto extract is an aqueous extract or an oily extract.

8. The sunscreen composition of claim 7, wherein the annatto extract is the aqueous extract and the extract comprises: water; norbixin; and potassium hydroxide.

9. The sunscreen composition of claim 8, wherein the norbixin is in a range of about 0.5 wt% to about 5 wt% weight of the sunscreen composition.

10. A sunscreen composition according to any one of claims 8 or 9, wherein norbixin is in a range of about 2% by weight to about 3% by weight of the sunscreen composition.

11. A sunscreen composition according to any one of claims 7 to 10, wherein the annatto extract is the oily extract and the extract comprises: bixin; and a vegetable oil.

12. The sunscreen composition of claim 11, wherein the bixin is in a range of about 5 wt% to about 15 wt% of the sunscreen composition.

13. The sunscreen composition of any one of claims 11 or 12, wherein the bixin is in a range of about 7% by weight to about 9% by weight of the sunscreen composition.

14. A sunscreen composition according to any one of claims 11 or 13, wherein the vegetable oil is helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil.

15. A sunscreen composition according to any one of claims 1 to 14, further comprising one or more solubilizing agents.

16. The sunscreen composition of claim 15, wherein the one or more solubilizing agents are selected from diisopropyl sebacate, dicaptylyl carbonate, decyl cocoate, diisopropyl adipate, isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate, dibutyl adipate, butyloctyl salicylate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, and diethylhexyl succinate.

17. A sunscreen composition according to any one of claims 1 to 16, further comprising one or more emulsifiers.

18. A sunscreen composition according to claim 17, wherein the one or more emulsifiers are selected from polyglyceryl-6 stearate, polyglyceryl-6 behenate, or potassium cetyl phosphate, or an acrylate-vinyl neodecanoate crosspolymer.

19. The sunscreen composition of any one of claims 15 to 18, wherein the composition comprises about 8% to about 10% of the one or more solubilizing agents.

20. A sunscreen composition according to any one of claims 1 to 19, further comprising a film-forming agent.

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29. The sunscreen composition of claim 20, wherein the composition comprises about 3% to about 15% film-forming agent. The sunscreen composition of any one of claims 20 or 21, wherein the composition comprises about 8% to about 10% film-forming agent. The sunscreen composition of any one of claims 1 to 22, wherein the blue light absorbing component absorbs light having a wavelength in a range of about 390 nm to about 490 nm. A sunscreen composition according to any one of claims 1 to 23, further comprising a pigment component. The sunscreen composition of claim 24, wherein the pigment component is present at a concentration of about 0.05% by weight to about 20% by weight. The sunscreen composition of any one of claims 24 or 25, wherein the pigment component is present at a concentration of about 1% by weight to about 10% by weight. The sunscreen composition of any one of claims 24 to 26, wherein the pigment component comprises a pigment or mixture of pigments capable of reducing a red appearance of the sunscreen. A sunscreen composition according to any one of claims 24 to 27, wherein the pigment component comprises titanium dioxide. A sunscreen composition according to any one of claims 1 to 28 for use in protecting skin against sun damage wherein the sunscreen composition is in a form suitable for application to the skin.

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