129 results about "Sun Protection Factors" patented technology

A sunscreen composition containing a UV-A dibenzoylmethane derivative, such as 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4'-methoxydibenzoylmethane (PARSOL TM 1789), and a stabilizer for the dibenzoylmethane derivative having structure (I): wherein each R', same or different, is an alkyl group, straight or branched chain, having 1 to 22 carbon atoms. These diesters of structure (I) are quite effective in stabilizing the dibenzoylmethane derivative UV-A filter compounds making them more effective, and effective for longer periods of time.

Disclosed is a multi-beneficial topical skin care composition, and methods for its use, that can hydrate skin, increase the firmness of skin, reduce the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles on skin, and reduce the appearance of age spots on skin. The composition can include a combination of skin active ingredients comprising euterpe oleracea fruit extract, punica granatum sterols, caprooyl tetrapeptide-3, tocopherol or tocopherol acetate, and niacinamide, a combination of skin moisturizing agents comprising glycerin and butyrospermum parkii, a photo stable combination of sunscreen agents providing the composition with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least about 15, and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle which imparts a non-greasy feel when applied to skin.

A sunscreen composition, either impregnating a wipe substrate or comprising a sunscreen spray, wherein the composition comprises an oil phase dispersed stably as emulsion droplets in a water phase that contains i) a booster for the sun protection factor (SPF), comprising a combination of water-dispersible particulate materials, one of which is smectite clay, and a water-soluble or water-dispersible phenolic polymer; and ii) a water-soluble or water-dispersible polymer having a weak acid group, a weight average molecular weight of 1,000-100,000 Dalton, and an anionic charge density of no less than 4 milliequivalent per gram of the polymer; the said sunscreen composition meeting the following specifications: i) the in-vivo sun protection factor (SPF) is ≧1.8 times the weight percent of the sunscreen active(s) contained therein, based on the weight of the sunscreen composition; and ii) the shear thinning index of the composition is greater by 5% or higher with the weak acid polymer contained therein than without the polymer, the shear thinning index being defined as the ratio of viscosities of the sunscreen composition at 0.5 rpm and 20 rpm, measured on a Brookfield RVT viscometer at 25 ° C., using spindle 7, after cooling the composition to room temperature and storing it at that temperature for about 24 hours.

Topically applicable, fluid anti-sun / sunscreen compositions useful for protecting the skin and / or the hair against the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation, contain:(a) at least one photoprotective system for screening out UV radiation; and(b) at least one tertiary-amide-terminated polyamide (ATPA) polymer, formulated into a topically applicable, cosmetically acceptable aqueous support therefor; the subject anti-sun / sunscreen compositions are especially provided as sprays, notably for the purpose of increasing the sun protection factor (SPF) and / or of reducing or even eliminating the fluffing effect thereof.

This invention relates to novel sunscreen compositions containing inorganic sunscreen agents, anionic emulsifiers and an oil component which permit the use of high amounts of inorganic sunscreen agents in the compositions without having extreme whitening effects and achieving high sun protection factors.

Methods of improving the sun protection factor of human skin and methods of inhibiting the aging of human skin via the oral administration of a composition comprising (a) β-carotene, (b) lutein and (c) lycopene, in a ratio by weight (a):(b):(c) of from 1:0.5:0.5 to 1:1.5:1.5 are described.

The invention discloses a natural plant sun-screening agent as well as a preparation method and application of the natural plant sun-screening agent. The natural plant sun-screening agent comprises mulberrin, isononyl isononanoate and vitamin E acetate, wherein the weight ratio of mulberrin to isononyl isononanoate to vitamin E acetate is 1:1:1-1:3:3. According to the natural plant sun-screening agent, the mulberrin, the isononyl isononanoate and the vitamin E acetate are compounded to form a stable mulberrin-containing sun-screening agent. The natural plant sun-screening agent and the traditional organic sun-screening agent and an inorganic sun-screening agent have a synergistic interaction function, and therefore, a sun care preparation added with the sun-screening agent is mild in skin and high in safety, and is greatly improved in SPF (Sun Protection Factor) value. The preparation method of the sun-screening agent is simple in process and low in production cost.

The disclosure relates to sunscreen compositions having a synergistic combination of ultraviolet light (UV) filtering agents that provide a high sun protection factor (SPF). Compositions according to the disclosure have high SPF values without requiring high overall amounts of UV filtering agents, and without requiring the use of oxybenzone. Furthermore, the disclosure relates to methods of using the described compositions for protecting keratinous substances such as skin and hair from UV radiation.

The disclosure relates to sunscreen compositions having a synergistic combination of ultraviolet light (UV) filtering agents that provide a high sun protection factor (SPF). Compositions according to the disclosure have high SPF values without requiring high overall amounts of UV filtering agents, and without requiring the use of oxybenzone. Furthermore, the disclosure relates to methods of using the described compositions for protecting keratinous substances such as skin and hair from UV radiation.

Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method and system for managing pre- and in-sun exposure of skin. The method comprises during pre-sun exposure phase, inputting a location information of a user, and other contextual ambient information therefor, thereby facilitating determination of the UV level thereof, determining a baseline information in connection with the skin in a part of the day from at least one of midnight and dawn to noon, scanning at least one most predictably susceptible zone of one or more zones of the skin predictably susceptible to sun exposure, determining the Sun Protection Factor (SPF) level for a sunscreen for use by the user based on one or more quantifiable qualitative and quantitative parameters therefor, recommending the determined SPF level for the sunscreen for use by the user thereby facilitating search, identification and selection of one or more sunscreen products, solutions and regimens by the user, during in-sun exposure phase, at least one of determining whether or not the UV index of the location is confined in at least one of one or more predetermined ranges and reminding the user to scan the skin at one or more predetermined intervals depending upon the confinement of the determined UV index or level in at least one of the one or more predetermined ranges.

The disclosure relates to sunscreen compositions having a synergistic combination of ultraviolet light (UV) filtering agents that provide a high sun protection factor (SPF). Compositions according to the disclosure have high SPF values without requiring high overall amounts of UV filtering agents. Furthermore, the disclosure relates to methods of using the described compositions for protecting keratinous substances such as skin and hair from UV radiation.

Topcially applicable photoprotective compositions having improved sun protection factor, cosmetic properties and / or stability contain: (a) at least one 1,3,5-triazine UV-screening agent, (b) at least one mixture including: (i) at least one arylalkyl benzoate compound, and (ii) at least one oil containing in its structure at least one amide unit.

Suggested is a composition comprising (a) sclareolide and (b1) at least one tyrosinase inhibitor; and / or (b2) at least one sun protection factor; and / or (b3) at least one anti-oxidants; and / or (b4) at least one anti-inflammatory agent; and / or (b5) at least one desquamating agent. on condition that compound a is present in an amount of from 0.00001 to 0.001 % b.w. - calculated on the total composition.

The present invention includes a process of preparing an advanced cosmetic product by combining a high internal phase ratio (HIPR) emollient-in-water emulsion with a partial cosmetic formulation that typically contains water, a coloring agent, a fragrance, a rheology modifier, or a pH adjuster, or a combination thereof. The present invention also includes compositions directed to two particular subclasses of HIPR emollient-in-water emulsions, namely an HIPR silicone elastomer-in-water emulsion and an HIPR sunscreen-in-water emulsion and water-diluted dispersions thereof. The use of an HIPR emulsion of a cosmetic emollient provides a simple and flexible method of formulating the cosmetic product, due in part to the long shelf-stability of the HIPR emulsion (greater than 1 year), and the low quantity of water in the emulsion (typically less than 20% by volume based on the volume of emollient and water). The HIPR sunscreen-in-water emulsion can be formulated into an advanced cosmetic product with an improved sun protection factor (SPF) and critical wavelength.

The disclosure relates to sunscreen compositions having a synergistic combination of ultraviolet light (UV) filtering agents that provide a high sun protection factor (SPF). Compositions according to the disclosure have high SPF values without requiring high overall amounts of UV filtering agents. Furthermore, the disclosure relates to methods of using the described compositions for protecting keratinous substances such as skin and hair from UV radiation.

The disclosure relates to sunscreen compositions having a synergistic combination of titanium dioxide filtering agents that provide a high sun protection factor (SPF). Compositions according to the disclosure have high SPF values without requiring high overall amounts of titanium dioxide filtering agents. Also, the sunscreen compositions are less opaque and white than traditional sunscreens making them aesthetically appealing to consumers. Finally, the disclosure relates to methods of using the described compositions for protecting keratinous substances such as skin and hair from UV radiation.

The invention discloses a skin sun protection factor intelligent detection device and a usage method thereof. The detection device comprises a shell, wherein a display screen and a detection window are arranged on the surface of the shell, and an ultraviolet light generation source, an ultraviolet sensor and a processor are arranged inside the shell. The usage method comprises the following steps: (1) clinging the detection window of the detection device to the skin; (2) switching on the ultraviolet light generation source to emit UV component light source; (3) reflecting and scattering ultraviolet rays at the UV wave band, and reaching to the ultraviolet sensor; (4) feeding the signals back to the processor through the ultraviolet sensor; (5) obtaining the intensity of the reflected and scattered ultraviolet rays at the current stage by the processor; (6) judging the skin sun protection factor at the time through the processor, and displaying through the display screen; and (7) conducting corresponding selection operations by the user. By measuring the skin with and without sun-protective cosmetics, the sun protection effect of the sun-protective products can be judged, the skin of a consumer can be protected from being burnt after being solarized for a long time due to the use of products with bad sun protection effect.

A UV exposure dosimetry system includes at least one UV sensor that accurately measures the UV irradiance intensity. The UV dosimetry system integrates the measured UV irradiance intensity over time to calculate the real-time UV dosage and the vitamin D production by taking into account factors comprising UV sensor location, body surface area, clothing coverage, and the effective sun protection factor of the applied sunscreen. Based on the measurement, the system can predict the time remaining to skin burn and the time remaining to reach daily goal of vitamin D production. The UV dosimetry system supports multi-user control through an advanced and user friendly input and output interface.

The invention provides a natural sunscreen composition with synergistic effect on sun protection factor (SPF) value of cosmetics and the cosmetics containing the composition. The composition is formed by compounding and combining purslane extract, baical skullcap root extract and hydrolyzed wheat protein, wherein the baical skullcap root extract is the extract which is obtained by distilling and extracting root of scutelleria baicalensis georgi with water, glycerol or ethylene glycol and then evaporating the vast majority of solvent and water; the purslane extract is the extract which is obtained by distilling and extracting stem leaf of the over-ground part of purslane serving as portulaca annual succulent with water or ethylene glycol and then evaporating the vast majority of solvent and water; and the hydrolyzed wheat protein is a cross-linked polymer of the hydrolyzed wheat protein and polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP), which has the molecular weight of between 35,000 and 45,000. The sunscreen composition is added into the cosmetics and has the synergistic effect on the SPF value in the cosmetics.

The invention relates to acne removal foundation make-up and a preparation method thereof. The foundation make-up is prepared from a component A, a component B and a component C. The component A comprises triethanolamine, butanediol and titanium dioxide at the weight ratio of 1:(1-5):(1-3), the component B comprises cetearyl alcohol ether and white oil at the weight ratio of 1:(1-6), and the component C comprises jasmine flower endosperm powder. The weight ratio of the component A to the component B to the component C is 1:(1-7):(3-8). The sun protection factor of the foundation make-up ranges from 6 to 12. The foundation make-up has the double effects of beautifying skin and removing acne.

The invention discloses a sun cream sun protection performance testing method. The method comprises the following steps: selecting a first test area on back skins of a tested object, determining a preset number of points, radiating the points with different dosages of ultraviolet light, and obtaining a first minimum red spot amount of normal skins of the tested object, wherein the ultraviolet is ultraviolet with preset wavelength modulated by adopting a quasi-molecule laser; uniformly coating a sun cream sample to be tested on the second test area on the back skins of the tested object according to a dosage of 2mg / cm<2>, determining a preset number of points, irradiating the points with different dosages of ultraviolet light, and obtaining a second minimum red spot amount of the skins of the tested object under protection conditions, wherein the ultraviolet light is ultraviolet light with preset wavelength modulated by the quasi-molecule laser; dividing the second minimum red spot amount by the first minimum red spot amount to obtain the sun protection factor of the sun cream sample to be tested; and calculating the arithmetic mean value of the sun protection factors of various tested objects, and determining the integer part of the arithmetic mean value as the final sun protection factor of the sun cream sample to be tested.

The invention relates to a preparation method and an application of an uvioresistant nano lignin particle and belongs to the field of lignin nano particle preparation. The method comprises the steps of taking bamboo powder as a raw material, performing mild separation via an organic solvent, and performing dialysis on extracted lignin to form the lignin nano particle. The method has the advantagesthat the method is simple in operation process and mild in reaction condition, and the product performance is easy to control; and the particle can be used for the field of cosmetic sun protection and has a good use value and utilization prospects. A sun protection factor of a cream in which 5% of lignin nano particle is added is increased threefold, and the efficient utilization of a lignin resource is achieved.

The invention belongs to the field of cosmetics and relates to composite solid powder and sunscreen composition containing the same and a polymer film-forming agent. The composite solid powder contains a physical sunscreen, a skin texture improver and a surface treating agent. The smoothness of the cosmetics can be improved remarkably by adding the skin texture improver, and light skin texture is realized. The sunscreen composition contains the composite solid powder and the polymer film-forming agent such as a C30-38 olefin / isopropyl maleate / MA copolymer and the like, cosmetics containing the composition can be applied to skin surface naturally and smoothly to endow skin with smooth and soft texture and durable makeup holding capacity, and more importantly, the SPF (sun protection factor) of the sunscreen can be increased remarkably.

The invention provides sunscreen cosmetic composition. A sunscreen raw material substrate combination coated with hydrogenated lecithin W / O / W double-layer microspheres is subjected to secondary preparation, and the sunscreen cosmetic composition is obtained and comprises glyceryl stearate & PEG-100 stearate, cetearyl alcohol & cetearyl glucoside, cetearyl alcohol, shea butter, kukui oil, isooctyl palmitate, polysiloxane and other proper auxiliaries. The SPF (sun protection factor) of the sunscreen cosmetic composition exceeds 35 under the condition that the total mass fraction of the sunscreen components is smaller than or equal to 12%.

Sunscreen compositions having increased SPF contain at least one aqueous phase, at least one organic UV screening agent and / or at least one inorganic UV screening agent, notably at least one wetting agent, and an effective SPF-increasing amount of concave or annular particles of a silicone material, formulated into a physiologically acceptable medium therefor.

The invention relates to sun-protection agents containing (a) water soluble beta-(1,3) glucans that are substantially devoid of beta-(1,6) links, and (b) UV sun-protection factors.

The invention relates to a container for sunscreen agent in which the sunscreen agent has a specific predetermined sun-protection factor, comprising a sealing device (2) by which the container (1) can be closed to make its opening (8) completely sealed, the container (1) being provided with at least one sun sensor (3) arranged to indicate the current UV intensity by changing its hue depending on the UV intensity of the radiation striking the sensor (3), said container further comprising a color-reference range (4) for comparative reading of the hue of the sensor to enable the determination of UV intensity, and time indicator (50) for determining the period of time during which a person of a specific skin type can expose his or her skin to solar radiation at said determined UV intensity without sunburn arising, provided said person has applied the sunscreen agent from the container to the skin, said sun sensor (3) being arranged as an integral part of the container (1) and being positioned such that it is completely covered by the sealing device (2) when the sealing device (2) is sealed.

The invention provides water-soluble zinc oxide dispersion slurry. The slurry comprises, by weight, 10-90 parts of zinc oxide, 1-20 parts of a dispersing agent, 10-60 parts of a carrier and 0.1-5 parts of a preservative. The dispersing agent is one of potassium cetyl phosphate and disodium sulfosuccinate monostearate. The water-soluble zinc oxide dispersion slurry has the advantages of being highin covering power, stable in performance in a formula, great in compatibility, convenient to use, safe, free of dust pollutants and the like. At the same time, the dispersion slurry can be directly added into an aqueous phase and mutually matched with a chemical sun-screening agent in an oil phase, so that the sun protection factor of a product is greatly increased.