Patent ID: 6224854
Filing Date: 2001-05-01
Classification: A61K,A61Q

Abstract:
A composition suitable for providing protection against the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation, said composition comprising:a) a safe and effective amount of a UVA-absorbing dibenzoylmethane sunscreen active;b) a safe and effective amount of a styrene derivative having the formula ##STR9##wherein at least one of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 is an electron-withdrawing substituent, provided that R.sub.1 is other than an aryl or a methyl, that R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each other than a ketone, and that R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together do not form a camphor group; wherein the remaining substituents of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 that are not electron-withdrawing substituents are selected from the group consisting of H and electron-donating substituents; and wherein R.sub.4 is selected from the group consisting of H, electron-donating substituents other than ethers, and electron-withdrawing substituents other than cyanos; andc) a suitable carrier.