Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for topical application comprising in a physiologically acceptable medium at least a benzotriazol derivative, a microfine metal oxide particle, a cosmetic solvent selected from the group of benzoate solvents such as phenethyl benzoate and a phosphate ester emulsifier. More specifically, the invention relates to compositions that exhibit an increased whitening effect on the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel benzotriazoles and to novel topical compositions comprising these benzotriazoles. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of the novel benzotriazoles as photostabilizer and solubilizer for dibenzoylmethane derivatives such as Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane. In one aspect the invention relates to novel benzotriazoles of formula (Ia) wherein R2 is hydrogen; C1-30alkyl; C1-5alkoxy; C1-5alkoxycarbonyl; C5-7cycloalkyl; C6-10aryl or aralkyl; R3 is hydrogen; C1-5alkyl; C1-5alkoxy or halogen, preferably hydrogen or Cl; R4 is hydrogen or C1-5alkyl; R5 is C1-30alkyl or C5-10cycloalkyl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for topical application comprising at least a benzotriazol derivative, at least one organic UV-filter substance and a cosmetic solvent selected from the group of benzoate solvents such as C12-15 alkyl benzoate. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of at least one specific benzotriazol derivative for increasing the washability of UV-filter substances in topical compositions comprising a cosmetic solvent selected from the group of benzoate solvents such as C12-15 alkyl benzoate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a phosphate ester emulsifier for reducing the cloth staining tendency of at least one UV filter substance selected from the group consisting of a triazine derivative, an amino substituted hydroxybenzophenone and/or a benzotriazol derivative. Furthermore, the invention relates to topical compositions comprising a phosphate ester emulsifier and at least one benzotriazol and at least one UV filter substance selected from the group consisting of a triazine derivative and an amino substituted hydroxybenzophenone as well as mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for topical application comprising at least a benzotriazol derivative and vitamin E or a derivative thereof. Furthermore, the invention relates to compositions that prevent staining of clothes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to topical compositions comprising at least one benzotriazol derivative and at least one UV filter substance selected from the group consisting of a triazine derivative and an amino substituted hydroxybenzophenone as well as mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for topical application in the form of an oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion comprising in a physiologically acceptable medium at least a dibenzoylmethane derivative, an amino substituted hydroxybenzophenone derivative and a benzotriazol derivative.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for topical application comprising at least a benzotriazol derivative and a cosmetic solvent selected from the group consisting of benzoate solvents such as phenethyl benzoate, dimethyl capramide and diethylhexyl 2,6-naphthalate. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of specific benzotriazol derivatives to mask the off-odor of cosmetic solvents such as particularly phenethyl benzoate, dimethyl capramide and diethylhexyl 2,6-naphthalate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for topical application comprising at least a benzotriazol derivative and vitamin E or a derivative thereof. Furthermore, the invention relates to compositions that prevent staining of clothes and exhibit a reduced sand adherence on skin.

Abstract: Methods of making polyglycerol based UV-filters, topical compositions comprising such polyglycerol based UV-filters and the use of such novel polyglycerol based UV-filters to enhance the solubility of butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane or bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine in cosmetic oils are provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel polyglycerol based UV-filters as well as to topical compositions comprising such novel polyglycerol based UV-filters. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of such novel polyglycerol based UV-filters to enhance the solubility of butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane or bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine in cosmetic oils.

Abstract: Novel cosmetic or dermatological compositions comprising multiply coated titanium dioxide particles with a water content of less than 1.5% are provided. More particularly novel cosmetic or dermatological compositions comprising multiply coated titanium dioxide particles with a water content of less than 1.5% and a dibenzoyl methane derivative are provided.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with the use of pentasodium(ethylenediamine)tetramethylenephosphonate for suppressing discoloration in cosmetic compositions comprising a hydrophilic benzimidazole type UVB filter substance. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for reducing discoloration of topical compositions containing a hydrophilic benzimidazole type UVB filter substance, comprising preparing a topical composition comprising a hydrophilic benzimidazole type UVB filter substance, pentasodium(ethylenediamine)-tetramethylenephosphonate and a cosmetically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to topical compositions comprising at least 3 wt.-% of polysilicones-15, at least 4.5 wt.-% of butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane and at least 3 wt.-% of phenylbenzimidazol sulfonic acid in combination with at least 10 wt.-%, preferably at least 12 wt.-% of at least one further UVB and/or broadband-filter substance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of phosphate ester surfactants for increasing the sun protection factors (SPF's) of topical compositions which comprise at least on UV-filter substance. Furthermore, the invention relates to topical compositions comprising a phosphate ester surfactant and at least 4 wt-% of butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane in combination with further UV-filter substances.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new use of opioid receptor antagonists. More particularly, the present invention relates to the use of opioid receptor antagonists in hair care, particularly for the prevention of the graying of hair and/or for restoration and/or maintenance of the natural hair color.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cosmetic or dermatological compositions comprising multiply coated titanium dioxide particles with a water content of less than 1.5%. More particularly, the present invention relates to novel cosmetic or dermatological compositions comprising multiply coated titanium dioxide particles with a water content of less than 1.5% and a dibenzoyl methane derivative.

Abstract: The present invention provides a topical composition comprising a first sunscreen agent which is encapsulated and a second sunscreen agent which is different from the first sunscreen agent, characterized in that the first sunscreen agent is encapsulated in microcapsules having an average particle size D(v, 0.5) from 3 ?m to 8 ?m. The encapsulated sunscreen agent is preferably a cinnamic ester derivative.