Abstract: Silicone-free compositions including hydrocarbons of widely different structures and origins combined with coated particles are provided which have both aesthetic and volatility properties similar to cyclopentasiloxane dispersions. The compositions are useful as full or partial replacement products for dispersions of cyclopentasiloxane, or “volatile silicones.” The compositions are useful in UV-attenuating formulations including skin care products, color cosmetics, pharmaceutical products and especially sun care products such as sunblocks, sunscreens, tanning lotions, and the like.

Abstract: Non-silicone-based compositions including hydrocarbons of widely different structures and origins are combined into single, stable, homogenous products with both aesthetic and volatility properties similar to a cyclopentasiloxane. The combinations are useful to cosmetic formulators as full or partial replacement products for cyclopentasiloxanes, or “volatile silicones.

Abstract: Compositions including Portulaca extract and a vitamin C derivative selected from ascorbyl glucoside (ASG), magnesium ascorbyl phosphate an ethyl ascorbic acid. The compositions can be employed as an inhibitor to melanin formation and used as an additive to a cosmetic or pharmaceutical formulation.