Patent ID: 8241613
Filing Date: 2012-08-14
Classification: A61K,A61Q,C08F

Abstract:
1. A topically applicable cosmetic/dermatological UV protection composition having enhanced SPF which comprises at least one organic UV screening agent and/or at least one inorganic screening agent, said composition further comprising at least the following constituents (A) and (B): A) a semi-crystalline polymer which is solid at ambient temperature and has a melting point of greater than or equal to 30° C., containing a) a polymeric backbone and b) at least one crystallizable organic side chain and/or one crystallizable organic block forming part of the backbone of said polymer, and said polymer having a number-average molecular mass Mn of greater than or equal to 1,000 g/mol, wherein said polymer is selected from the group consisting of poly(stearyl acrylate)s, and B) hollow latex particles having a particle size ranging from 150 to 380 nm, wherein said latex particles comprise a copolymer of styrene and (meth)acrylic acid or one of its C