Patent ID: 6174517
Filing Date: 2001-01-16
Classification: A61K,A61Q,B82Y

Abstract:
A cosmetic composition suitable for topical application to the skin or hair which comprises in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, a combination of at least one dibenzoylmethane derivative and at least one titanium dioxide pigment, wherein said composition provokes a yellowing effect, and wherein said titanium dioxide pigment is coated and/or surface-treated with a silicone selected from the group consisting of an octyltrimethylsilane, polydimethylsiloxane, and polymethylhydridosiloxane, and wherein said composition is devoid of benzylidene camphor compounds having the generic structure ##STR5##wherein D and E are radicals selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl radicals, and the radical OR wherein R is hydrogen or a linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl radical, and wherein said composition possesses and enhanced photoprotective power and reduced yellowing effect relative to a cosmetic composition which comprises an uncoated titanium dioxide pigment.