Patent ID: 6372200
Filing Date: 2002-04-16
Classification: A61K,A61P,A61Q

Abstract:
A topically applicable cosmetic/dermatological composition suited for improvedly UV-photoprotecting human skin and/or hair against the deleterious effects of ultraviolet irradiation, which comprises (a) an effective UV-photoprotecting amount of at least one UV-A and/or UV-B sunscreen and (b) an amount of immixture of ethylene polymers effective to enhance the SPF value of said at least one UV-A and/or UV-B sunscreen (a), said immixture of ethylene polymers (b) comprising (i) at least one carboxylated polyethylene and (ii) at least one polyethylene, formulated into a topically applicable, cosmetically/dermatologically acceptable vehicle, diluent or carrier therefor.