# Patent

## Title
Cosmetic composition comprising film-forming polymers for application to

## Abstract

The invention also relates to the use of these compositions in the cosmetic and/or dermatological fields, in particular, as a sunscreen.

## Background
Our copending applications Ser. No. 08/992,475, and Ser. No. 08/992,476, both filed concurrently herewith and assigned to the assignee hereof.

1. Technical Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to novel cosmetic and/or dermatological compositions (referred to hereinbelow as sunscreen compositions) intended for protecting the skin and/or the hair against the deleterious effects of UV radiation, in particular, solar radiation. More specifically, the invention relates to novel cosmetic and/or dermatological compositions with enhanced photostability and comprising, in a cosmetically and/or dermatologically acceptable support, a combination of at least three specific UV-screening agents.

This invention also relates to the use of photoprotecting compositions in the cosmetic and/or dermatological fields.

2. Description of the Prior Art

It is known to this art that light radiation of wavelengths of from 280 nm to 400 nm permits tanning of the human epidermis, and that light radiation with wavelengths, more particularly, of from 280 to 320 nm, i.e., UV-B irradiation, causes skin burning and erythema which can impair the development of a natural tan. For these reasons, as well as for aesthetic reasons, there is an increasingly constant demand for a means of controlling this natural tanning in order to thereby control the color of the skin. This UV-B radiation must be screened from the skin.

It is also known to this art that UV-A radiation, of wavelengths of from 320 to 400 nm, which tan the skin, also adversely affects it, especially in the case of sensitive skin or skin which is continually exposed to solar radiation. UV-A rays especially cause a loss in the elasticity of the skin and the appearance of wrinkles, thereby promoting premature skin aging. Such irradiation promotes triggering of the erythemal reaction or amplifies this reaction in certain individuals, they may even be the cause of phototoxic or photoallergic reactions. Thus, for aesthetic and cosmetic reasons, such as conservation of the natural elasticity of the skin, for example, an ever-increasing number of people wish to control the effect of UV-A rays on their skin, it is therefor desirable also to screen out UV-A radiation.

Thus, with the aim of providing protection for the skin and the hair against UV radiation as a whole, this protection being as full and as effective as possible, combinations of screening agents which are active in the UV-A range and of screening agents which are active in the UV-B range are generally used in the manufacture of sunscreen compositions.

In this respect, a particularly advantageous set of UV-A screening agents currently include the dibenzoylmethane derivatives and, in particular, 4-tert-butyl-4'-methoxydibenzoylmethane, which effectively have a high intrinsic power of absorption. These dibenzoylmethane derivatives, which are now products that are well known in the art as sunscreen agents that are active in the UV-A range, are described in particular in FR-A-2,326,405 and FR-A-2,440,933, as well as in EP-A-0,114,607. 4-(Tert-butyl)-4'-methoxydibenzoylmethane is currently sold under the trademark "Parsol 1789" by Givaudan.

Similarly, 1,3,5-triazine derivatives and, in particular, 2,4,6-trisp-(2'-ethylhexyl-1'-oxycarbonyl)anilino!-1,3,5-triazine, sold under the trademark "Uvinul T 150" by BASF, have a high power for absorbing UV-B radiation. It would thus be very advantageous to be able to use those compounds in combination with 4-tert-butyl-4'-methoxydibenzoyl-methane for the purpose of obtaining products offering wide and effective protection throughout the full UV radiation range.

However, the inventors have observed that when these 1,3,5-triazine derivatives are in the presence of dibenzoylmethane derivatives, in particular, 4-tert-butyl-4'-methoxydibenzoylmethane, and under UV irradiation, they have the disadvantage of undergoing considerable chemical degradation. Under these conditions, the combination of two screening agents no longer allows broad, prolonged sunscreen protection for the skin and the hair.

After considerable research conducted in the field of photoprotection, the inventors have unexpectedly and surprisingly discovered that the introduction of a dialkyl benzalmalonate into a composition containing a dibenzoylmethane derivative, in particular, 4-tert-butyl-4'-methoxydibenzoylmethane, in combination with at least one 1,3,5-triazine derivative, and in particular, with 2,4,6-trisp-(2'-ethylhexyl-1'-oxycarbonyl)anilino!-1,3,5-triazine, allows the photostability of the 1,3,5-triazine derivative in the composition, and thus the overall efficacy of the composition, to be enhanced quite substantially.

The subject of the present invention is thus novel cosmetic and/or dermatological compositions comprising, in a cosmetically and/or dermatologically acceptable support or carrier, (i) a dibenzoylmethane derivative, (ii) at least one 1,3,5-triazine derivative corresponding to formula (I) below: ##STR1## wherein the radicals: X.sub.2 and X.sub.3, which may be identical or different, represent oxygen or an --NH-- radical; a hydrogen; an alkali metal; an ammonium radical optionally substituted with one or more alkyl or hydroxyalkyl radicals; a linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl radical; a C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl radical optionally substituted with one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radicals; a polyoxyethylenated radical comprising from 1 to 6 ethylene oxide units and whose terminal OH group is methylated; a radical of formulae (II), (III) or (IV) below: ##STR2## wherein: R.sub.4 is hydrogen or a methyl radical; radical; -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl radical; or an aryl radical optionally substituted with one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radicals; benzalmalonate of formula (V) below:

wherein: alkyl radical, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkenyl radical, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkynyl radical, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkoxy radical, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkenyloxy radical or a C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkynyloxy radical,

Thus, according to the present invention, cosmetic and/or dermatological compositions containing a dibenzoylmethane derivative, in particular, 4-tert-butyl-4'-methoxydibenzoylmethane, in combination with at least one 1,3,5-triazine derivative, can be prepared, wherein the concentration of 1,3,5-triazine derivative in the composition remains relatively constant even if these compositions are exposed to light.

Moreover, the dialkyl benzalmalonates used in the is context of the present invention have the advantage of having good intrinsic UV screening power, which contributes to the protection against UV radiation afforded by the compositions, and, furthermore, the combined screening systems dibenzoylmethane derivative+1,3,5-triazine derivative+dialkyl benzalmalonate! proves to have very good overall stability when exposed to UV radiation (photostability), which constitutes another additional advantage of the compositions according to the invention. INVENTION

The present invention features a dialkyl benzalmalonate as defined above, formulated into cosmetic and/or dermatological compositions containing a dibenzoylmethane derivative, in particular, 4-tert-butyl-4'-methoxydibenzoylmethane, in combination with at least one 1,3,5-triazine derivative as defined above, in order to enhance the stability to UV radiation (photostability) of the 1,3,5-triazine derivative in the compositions.

The present invention is also directed to a process for enhancing the stability to UV radiation (photostability), and thus the efficacy, of a cosmetic and/or dermatological composition comprising a dibenzoylmethane derivative, in particular, 4-tert-butyl-4'-methoxydibenzoylmethane, and a 1,3,5-triazine derivative as defined above, in particular, 2,4,6-trisp-(2'-ethylhexyl-1'-oxycarbonyl)anilino!-1,3,5-triazine. The process comprises introducing an effective amount of a dialkyl benzalmalonate as defined above into the cosmetic and/or dermatological composition.

By the expression "effective amount of dialkyl benzalmalonate" is intended an amount which is sufficient to obtain a noticeable and significant improvement in the photostability of the 1,3,5-triazine derivative(s) contained in the composition. This minimum amount of stabilizer can vary depending on the nature of the cosmetically acceptable support selected for the composition and can readily be determined by means of a standard test for measuring the photostability, such as that given in the examples below.

Other characteristics, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent on reading the detailed description which follows.

As indicated above, the dibenzoylmethane derivatives which can be used according to the present invention are products that are already well known in the art and described, in particular, in FR-A-2,326,405, FR-A-2,440,933 and EP-A-0,114,607 mentioned above.

In accordance with the present invention, one or more dibenzoylmethane derivatives may be used.

Among the dibenzoylmethane derivatives which can be used according to the present invention, mention may be made, in particular, in a non-limiting manner, of:

Among the dibenzoylmethane derivatives mentioned above, it is most particularly preferred to use 4-(tert-butyl)-4'-methoxydibenzoylmethane, in particular, that sold under the trademark "Parsol 1789" by Givaudan. That compound/sunscreen corresponds to the following structural formula: ##STR3##

Another preferred dibenzoylmethane derivative is 4-isopropyldibenzoylmethane. That sunscreen is sold under the trademark "Eusolex 8020" by the company Merck, and corresponds to the following structural formula: ##STR4##

The dibenzoylmethane derivatives can be present in the compositions of the present invention in an amount ranging from 0.2% to 15% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition. Preferably, the amount ranges from 0.2% to 10%.

A second compound in the compositions envisaged by the present invention is a particular 1,3,5-triazine derivative. Thus, the 1,3,5-triazine derivatives which can be used in the context of the present invention comprise those corresponding to formula (I) below: ##STR5## wherein: X.sub.2 and X.sub.3, which may be identical or different, represent oxygen or an --NH-- radical; a hydrogen; an alkali metal; an ammonium radical optionally substituted with one or more alkyl or hydroxyalkyl radicals; a linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl radical; a C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl radical optionally substituted with one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radicals; a polyoxyethylenated radical comprising from 1 to 6 ethylene oxide units and whose terminal OH group is methylated; a radical of formulae (II), (III) or (IV) below: ##STR6## wherein: R.sub.4 is hydrogen or a methyl radical; radical; -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl radical; or an aryl radical optionally substituted with one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radicals; and

Obviously, in the above definition, when X.sub.2 and/or X.sub.3 represent an --NH-- radical, then the corresponding radical(s) R.sub.2 and/or R.sub.3 are other than an alkali metal or an ammonium radical.

The preferred 1,3,5-triazine derivatives are those described, in particular, in EP-A-0,517,104, namely 1,3,5-triazines corresponding to formula (I) above and having all of the following characteristics: with one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radicals; a radical of formulae (II), (III) or (IV) above wherein: hydrogen; an alkali metal; an ammonium radical optionally substituted with one or more alkyl or hydroxyalkyl radicals; a linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl radical; a C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl radical optionally substituted with one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radicals; or a radical of formulae (II), (III) or (IV) above wherein:

A second preferred set of 1,3,5-triazine derivatives according to the invention are those described, in particular, in EP-A-0,570,838, namely 1,3,5-triazines corresponding to formula (I) and having all of the following characteristics: -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl radical optionally substituted with one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radicals; formula (IV); a linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl radical; a C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl radical optionally substituted with one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radicals; C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl radical; or a C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl radical optionally substituted with one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radicals; ammonium radical; a radical of formula (IV); a linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl radical; or a C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl radical optionally substituted with one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radicals.

A particularly preferred 1,3,5-triazine of the second set of compounds is that corresponding to the following formula: ##STR7## wherein R' represents a 2-ethylhexyl radical and R represents a tert-butyl radical.

A third preferred set of compounds is that described in particular in U.S. Pat. No. 4,724,137, namely, 1,3,5-triazines corresponding to formula (I) and having all of the following characteristics: -C.sub.12 alkyl radical or a polyoxyethylenated radical comprising from 1 to 6 ethylene oxide units and in which the terminal OH group is methylated.

A particularly preferred 1,3,5-triazine of this third set is 2,4,6-trisp-(2'-ethylhexyl-1'-oxycarbonyl)anilino!-1,3,5-triazine, which is a sunscreen which is known in the art. It is active in the UV-B range, is in solid form and is sold, in particular, under the trademark "Uvinul T 150" by BASF. This product corresponds to the following formula: ##STR8## wherein R' represents a 2-ethylhexyl radical.

The 1,3,5-triazine derivative(s) is/are generally present in the compositions of the present invention in a proportion which may range from 0.5% to 20%, preferably from 1% to 10%, by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

A third essential compound of the compositions of the present invention is a compound of the dialkyl benzalmalonate family. More specifically, the dialkyl benzalmalonates which can be used in the present invention correspond to the following formula (V):

wherein: C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl radical, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkenyl radical, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkynyl radical, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkoxy radical, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkenyloxy radical or a C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkynyloxy radical,

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the dialkyl benzalmalonates correspond to formula (VI): ##STR9## wherein: R.sub.8 has the same meaning as in formula (V) above, represent a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkoxy radical,

Among the dialkyl benzalmalonates of formula (VI), the following compounds are preferred:

These dialkyl benzalmalonates and their preparations are described in EP-A-538,431 and EP-A-392,882.

Thus, when a dialkyl benzalmalonate as defined above is added in sufficient amount to a sunscreen composition containing a dibenzoylmethane derivative, in particular, 4-tert-butyl-4'-methoxydibenzoylmethane, and a 1,3,5-triazine derivative as defined above, an increase is observed in the stability of the 1,3,5-triazine derivative to light, and thus an increase in the efficacy of the sunscreen composition over time.

Preferably, the dialkyl benzalmalonate is present in the compositions in a proportion at least equal to 0.5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition. Even more preferably, this proportion ranges from 0.5% to 20% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

The cosmetic and/or dermatological compositions targeted by the present invention can, of course, contain one or more additional hydrophilic or lipophilic UV-A-and/or UV-B-active sunscreens (absorbers) other than, of course, the three sunscreen compounds identified above. These additional sunscreen agents are advantageously selected from among the cinnamic derivatives, salicylic derivatives, benzylidene camphor derivatives, benzimidazole derivatives, triazine derivatives other than those mentioned above, benzophenone derivatives, .beta.,.beta.-diphenylacrylate derivatives, p-aminobenzoic acid derivatives, and the screening polymers and screening silicones described in WO-93/04665. Other examples of organic screening agents are provided in EP-A-0,487,404.

The compositions according to the invention can also contain agents for the artificial tanning and/or bronzing of the skin (self-tanning agents), such as, for example, dihydroxyacetone (DHA).

The cosmetic and/or dermatological compositions according to the present invention can also contain pigments or even nanopigments (average size of the primary particles: generally range from 5 nm to 100 nm, preferably from 10 to 50 nm) of coated or uncoated metal dioxide such as, for example, nanopigments of titanium oxide (amorphous or crystallized in rutile and/or anatase form), iron oxide, zinc oxide, zirconium oxide or cerium oxide, which are all photoprotective agents which are well known to this art and act by physically blocking (reflection and/or diffusion) UV radiation. Standard coating agents are alumina and/or aluminum stearate. Such coated or uncoated metal oxide nanopigments are described, in particular, in EP-A-0,518,772 and EP-A-0,518,773.

The compositions in accordance with the invention may also comprise typical additives and adjuvants in the cosmetics field such as fatty substances, organic solvents, ionic or nonionic thickeners, softeners, antioxidants, anti-free-radical agents, opacifiers, stabilizers, emollients, silicones, .alpha.-hydroxy acids, antifoaming agents, moisturizers, vitamins, fragrances, preservatives, surfactants, fillers, sequestering agents, polymers, propellants, basifying or acidifying agents, dyes or any other ingredients usually used in the cosmetic and/or dermatological field, in particular, for the formulation of sunscreen compositions in the form of emulsions.

Exemplary fatty substances include an oil or a wax or mixtures thereof. By the term "oil" is intended a compound which is liquid at room temperature. By the term "wax" is intended a compound which is solid or substantially solid at room temperature, and whose melting point is generally above 35.degree. C.

Exemplary oils include mineral oils (petroleum jelly); plant oils (sweet almond oil, macadamia oil, grapeseed oil, jojoba oil); synthetic oils such as perhydrosqualene, fatty alcohols, fatty acids or fatty esters (such as C.sub.12 -C.sub.15 alkyl benzoates sold under the trademark "Finsolv TN" by the company Finetex, octyl palmitate, isopropyl lanolate, triglycerides including those of capric/caprylic acids), oxyethylenated or oxypropylenated fatty esters and fatty ethers; silicone oils (cyclomethicone, polydimethylsiloxanes, or PDMS) and fluoro oils; polyalkylenes.

Exemplary waxy compounds include paraffin, carnauba wax, beeswax and hydrogenated castor oil.

Exemplary organic solvents include lower alcohols and polyols.

The thickeners can be chosen in particular from crosslinked polyacrylic acids and modified or unmodified guar gums and celluloses, such as hydroxypropyl guar gum, methylhydroxyethylcellulose and hydroxypropylmethylcellulose.

Needless to say, a person skilled in the art will take care to select the optional additional compound(s) mentioned above (in particular the additional screening agents) and/or the amounts thereof, such that the advantageous properties intrinsically associated with the ternary combination in accordance with the invention are not, or are not substantially, adversely affected by the additional compounds which may be present.

The compositions according to the invention can be prepared according to techniques which are well known to those skilled in the art, in particular, those intended for the preparation of oil-in-water or water-in-oil type emulsions.

The composition of the present invention can be, in particular, in the form of a simple or complex emulsion (O/W, W/O, O/W/O or W/O/W) such as a cream, a milk, or in the form of a gel or a cream gel, a powder or a solid stick and can optionally be packaged as an aerosol or in the form of a foam or a spray.

Preferably, the compositions according to the invention are in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion.

The aqueous phase of the emulsion can comprise a nonionic vesicle dispersion prepared according to known processes (Bangham, Standish and Watkins, J. Mol. Biol., 13, 238 (1965), FR 2,315,991 and FR 2,416,008).

The cosmetic and/or dermatological composition of the invention can be used as a composition for protecting the human epidermis or the hair against ultraviolet rays, as a sunscreen or as a makeup product.

When the cosmetic composition according to the invention is used to protect the human epidermis against UV rays, or as a sunscreen, it can be in the form of a suspension or a dispersion in solvents or fatty substances, in the form of a nonionic vesicle dispersion or alternatively in the form of an emulsion, preferably an oil-in-water emulsion, such as a cream or a milk, or in the form of ointments, gels, cream gels, solid pencils, sticks, aerosol foams or sprays.

When the cosmetic compositions according to the present invention are used for protecting the hair, they may be in the form of a shampoo, a lotion, a gel, an emulsion, a nonionic vesicle dispersion or a lacquer for the hair and can constitute, for example, a composition which is applied to the hair and rinsed out with water, also referred to as a rinse, to be applied before or after shampooing, before or after dyeing or bleaching, before, during or after permanent-waving or straightening of the hair, a styling or treating lotion or gel, a blow-drying or hairsetting lotion or gel, or a permanent-waving, straightening, dyeing or bleaching composition for the hair.

When the compositions are formulated as a make-up product for the eyelashes, the eyebrows or the skin, such as epidermal treatment creams, foundations, tubes of lipstick, eyeshadows, blushers, mascaras or eyeliners, they may be in solid or pasty, anhydrous or aqueous form, such as oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsions, nonionic vesicle dispersions or suspensions.

As a guide, for the sunscreen formulations having an oil-in-water emulsion support, the aqueous phase (comprising in particular the hydrophilic screening agents) generally represents from 50 to 95% by weight, preferably from 70 to 90% by weight, relative to the formulation as a whole, the oil phase (comprising in particular the lipophilic screening agents) represents from 5 to 50% by weight, preferably from 10 to 30% by weight, relative to the formulation as a whole, and the (co)emulsifier(s) represent(s) from 0.5 to 20% by weight, preferably from 2 to 10% by weight, relative to the formulation as a whole.

In order to further illustrate the present invention and the advantages thereof, the following specific examples are given, it being understood that same are intended only as illustrative and in nowise limitative.

Four oil-in-water emulsions A, B, C and D were prepared, in which the common support or base has the following composition (the amounts are expressed as a % by weight relative to the total weight of the composition): 80/20 mixture of cetylstearyl alcohol and 7% oxyethylenated cetylstearyl alcohol (33 EO), sold under the trademark "Dehsconet 390" by Tensia mixture of glyceryl mono- and distearate 2% sold under the trademark "Cerasynth SD" by ISP cetyl alcohol                 1.5% polydimethylsiloxane sold under the 1.5% trademark "DC 200 Fluid" by Dow Corning C12/C15 alkyl benzoate sold under the 15% trademark "Finsolv TN" by Finetex ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, 0.1% disodium salt, 2H.sub.2 O glycerol                      20% preservatives           qs demineralized water     qs    100% ______________________________________

Emulsion A (comparative) also comprises a 1,3,5-triazine derivative, which is 2,4,6-trisp-(2'-ethylhexyl-1'-oxycarbonyl)anilino!-1,3,5-triazine (Uvinul T 150). Emulsion B, which is also comparative, contains Uvinul T 150 in combination with 4-tert-butyl-4'-methoxydibenzoylmethane (Parsol 1789). Emulsion C, according to the invention, comprises, besides Uvinul T 150 and Parsol 1789, diisoamyl 4'-methoxybenzalmalonate (referred to herein below as compound (C.sub.1)). The comparative emulsion D itself comprises Uvinul T 150 in combination with Parsol 1789, but with a standard UV-B screening agent which is octyl methoxycinnamate, sold under the trademark "Parsol MCX" by Givaudan.

The compositions of emulsions A, B, C and D as regards the various screening agents mentioned above which they contain are collated in Table (I) below (the amounts are expressed as a % by weight relative to the total weight of the composition): ______________________________________ Emulsion A Emulsion B Emulsion C Emulsion D Screening (com-     (com-     (inven- (com- agent    parative) parative) tion)   parative) ______________________________________ Uvinul T 150 1.5%      1.5%      1.5%    1.5% Parsol 1789 --        0.5%      0.5%    0.5% Compound C.sub.1 --        --        10%     -- Parsol MCX --        --        --      10% ______________________________________

For each of these emulsions, the percentage of residual 2,4,6-trisp-(2'-ethylhexyl-1'-oxycarbonyl)anilino!-1,3,5-triazine after UV irradiation was determined according to the following procedure: for each formula, four control samples and four test samples were prepared. 16 mg of formula were placed on frosted PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) plates, which had been prerinsed with water and then dried, and the formula was spread over an area of 2 cm.times.4 cm. The plates were then irradiated (Suntest CPS Heraeus) for 4 hours in a chamber whose temperature is adjusted to about 35.degree.-40.degree. C. in order to duplicate of line simulate natural UV irradiation, while storing the control plates in darkness during the irradiation time of the other plates.

The samples were then analysed in the following manner: the screening agents were extracted by immersing each plate in 55 ml of ethanol in order to dissolve the screening agents. The plates and the solvent containing the screening agents were then treated with ultrasound for 5 minutes in order to ensure efficient extraction. The solutions obtained are analysed by high performance liquid chromatography.

For each formula tested, the level of residual 2,4,6-trisp-(2'-ethylhexyl-1'-oxycarbonyl)anilino!-1,3,5-triazine after irradiation is given by the ratio of its concentration in the irradiated sample to its concentration in the non-irradiated sample.

The results, as a percentage of remaining 2,4,6-trisp-(2'-ethylhexyl-1'-oxycarbonyl)anilino!-1,3,5-triazine, are collated in Table (II) below: ______________________________________ Emulsion          Residual Uvinul T 150 ______________________________________ Emulsion A (comparative) 79% Emulsion B (comparative) 63% Emulsion C (invention) 98% Emulsion D (comparative) 77% ______________________________________

While the invention has been described in terms of various preferred embodiments, the skilled artisan will appreciate that various modifications, substitutions, omissions, and changes may be made without departing from the spirit thereof. Accordingly, it is intended that the scope of the present invention be limited solely by the scope of the following claims, including equivalents thereof.

## Claims

1. A photoprotective cosmetic composition suited for photoprotecting the skin and/or hair against the deleterious effects of UV radiation, comprising an effective UV-screening amount of: (i) a dibenzoylmethane derivative, (ii) at least one 1,3,5-triazine derivative having the structural formula (I): ##STR10## wherein: X.sub.2 and X.sub.3, which may be identical or different, represent oxygen or an --NH-- radical; a hydrogen; an alkali metal; an ammonium radical optionally substituted with one or more alkyl or hydroxyalkyl radicals; a linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl radical; a C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl radical optionally substituted with one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radicals; a polyoxyethylenated radical comprising from 1 to 6 ethylene oxide units and whose terminal OH group is methylated; or a radical of formulae (II), (III) or (IV) below: ##STR11## wherein: R.sub.4 is hydrogen or a methyl radical; radical; -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl radical; or an aryl radical optionally substituted with one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radicals; benzalmalonate having the structural formula (V) below: wherein: C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl radical, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkenyl radical, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkynyl radical, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkoxy radical, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkenyloxy radical or a C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkynyloxy radical, and topically applicable cosmetically acceptable vehicle, diluent or carrier therefor.

2. The photoprotective composition as defined by claim 1, wherein the 1,3,5-triazine derivative of formula (I) has the following substituents: with one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radicals; or a radical of formulae (II), (III) or (IV) wherein: hydrogen; an alkali metal; an ammonium radical optionally substituted with one or more alkyl or hydroxyalkyl radicals; a linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl radical; a C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl radical optionally substituted with one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radicals; a radical of formulae (II), (III) or (IV) wherein:

3. The photoprotective composition as defined by claim 1, wherein the 1,3,5-triazine derivative of formula (I) has the following substituents: C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl radical optionally substituted with one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radicals; formula (IV); a linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl radical; a C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl radical optionally substituted with one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radicals; and C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl radical optionally substituted with one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radicals.

4. The photoprotective composition as defined by claim 1, wherein the 1,3,5-triazine derivative of formula (I) has the following substituents: C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl radical optionally substituted with one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radicals; formula (IV); a linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl radical; or a C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl radical optionally substituted with one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radicals; and formula (IV); a linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl radical; or a C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl radical optionally substituted with one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radicals.

5. The photoprotective composition as defined by claim 4, wherein the 1,3,5-triazine derivative corresponds to the following formula: ##STR12## wherein R' represents a 2-ethylhexyl radical and R represents a tert-butyl radical.

6. The photoprotective composition as defined by claim 1, wherein the 1,3,5-triazine derivative has the following substituents: -C.sub.12 alkyl radical or a polyoxyethylenated radical comprising from 1 to 6 ethylene oxide units and in which the terminal OH group is methylated.

7. The photoprotective composition as defined by claim 6, wherein the 1,3,5-triazine derivative corresponds to the following formula: ##STR13## wherein R' represents a 2-ethylhexyl radical.

8. The photoprotective composition as defined by claim 1, wherein the 1,3,5-triazine derivative is present in the composition in an amount ranging from 0.5% to 20% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

9. The photoprotective composition as defined by claim 8, wherein the 1,3,5-triazine derivative is present in an amount ranging from 1% to 10% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

10. The photoprotective composition as defined by claim 1, wherein the dialkyl benzalmalonate corresponds to the structural formula (VI): ##STR14## wherein: R.sub.8 has the same meaning as in formula (V) above, represent a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkoxy radical, and

11. The photoprotective composition as defined by claim 1, wherein the dialkyl benzalmalonate comprises:

12. The photoprotective composition as defined by claim 1, wherein the dialkyl benzalmalonate is present in the composition in a proportion at least equal to 0.5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

13. The photoprotective composition as defined by claim 12, wherein the dialkyl benzalmalonate is from 0.5% to 20% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

14. The photoprotective composition as defined by claim 1, wherein the dibenzoylmethane derivative comprises:

2. 5-dimethyldibenzoylmethane,

15. The photoprotective composition as defined by claim 14, wherein the dibenzoylmethane derivative is 4-tert-butyl-4'-methoxydibenzoylmethane.

16. The photoprotective composition as defined by claim 1, wherein the dibenzoylmethane derivative is present in the composition in a proportion ranging from 0.2% to 15% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

17. The photoprotective composition as defined by claim 16, wherein the dibenzoylmethane derivative is from 0.2% to 10% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.

18. The photoprotective composition as defined by claim 1, which is in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion.

19. A UV-protecting shape or article containing an effective UV-protecting amount of the composition as defined by claim 1.

20. A method for photoprotecting human skin and/or hair against the deleterious effects of UV irradiation, comprising topically applying thereto an effective UV-screening amount of the photoprotective composition as defined by claim 1.

21. A method for controlling variation in skin color promoted by UV irradiation, comprising topically applying thereto an effective UV-screening amount of the composition as defined by claim 1.

22. A process for enhancing the stability to UV-irradiation of a photoprotective composition comprising a dibenzoylmethane derivative and a 1,3,5-triazine derivative, said process comprising introducing into said composition a stabilizing effective amount of a dialkyl benzalmalonate.