The present invention relates to sunscreen products, cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations or homecare products having UVA and / or UVB protection comprising an organic UV-filter and a certain mycosporine-like
amino acid compound. The products and preparations provide improved SPF performance and UVA
photoprotection. In addition, the products and preparations according to the present invention provide broad-spectrum photo-protection from UV
radiation. Additionally, the present invention relates to the use of such mycosporine-like
amino acid compound for boosting SPF and UVA
photoprotection of a sunscreen product, cosmetic or pharmaceutical preparation or homecare product comprising an organic UV-filter. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method of enhancing the SPF and UVA
photoprotection of a sunscreen product, cosmetic or pharmaceutical preparation or homecare product comprising an organic UV-filter by the addition of a certain mycosporine-like
amino acid compound. Finally, the present invention relates to a method for providing anti-aging benefits to
skin, whitening or preventing darkening of
skin, improving the appearance of
skin, diminishing the visible signs of
skin aging and improving skin's
radiance and firmness by topically applying the sunscreen product or cosmetic or pharmaceutical preparation according to the present invention to the skin.