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Sunscreen compositions

US8992895B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 2012
Grant dateMar 31, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/54
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The instant disclosure relates to sunscreen compositions. The sunscreen compositions include (a) at least one UV filter (b) at least one booster, (c) at least one thermosensitive polymer, and (d) at least one wetting agent. Sunscreen compositions comprising components (a)-(d) exhibit a surprisingly high sun protection factor (SPF). The disclosure further relates to methods of using the sunscreen compositions for protecting keratinous substances such as skin and hair from UV radiation.

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