Abstract: The present invention provides compounds having the formula: in which R is hydrogen, hydroxy, halogen, C1-C20-alkyl, C4-C12cycloalkyl, C2-C20alkenyl, C2-C20alkynyl, C1-C20-alkoxy, C4-C12cycloalkoxy, C2-C20alkenoxy, C2-C20alkynoxy or C7-C13aralkyl; R1 and R2, independently, are hydrogen, C1-C20alkyl, C4-C12cycloalkyl, C7-C13 aralkyl, —C(?O)—R4 (in which R4 is C1-C20alkyl, C2-C20alkyl interrupted by 1 to 6 oxygen atoms, hetero-substituted C1-C20alkyl, C4-C12cycloalkyl, C2-C20alkenyl, C2-C20alkynyl, C1-C20-alkoxy, C4-C12cycloalkoxy, C2-C20alkenoxy, C2-C20alkynoxy, C6-C12 aryl, C6-C12 aryloxy or C7-C13 aralkyl), or —C(?O)—NH—R1 in which R1 has its previous significance; and R3 is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, C1-C20alkyl, C4-C12cycloalkyl, C2-C20alkenyl, C2-C20alkynyl, C1-C20-alkoxy, C4-C12cycloalkoxy, C2-C20alkenoxy, C2-C20alkynoxy, phenyl, C7-C13 aralkyl or —N(R1)(R2) in which R1 and R2 have their previous significance, or R1 and R2 together form a C4-C12 membered ring.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds having the formula: in which R is hydrogen, hydroxy, halogen, C1-C20-alkyl, C4-C12cycloalkyl, C2-C20alkenyl, C2-C20alkynyl, C1-C20-alkoxy, C4-C12cycloalkoxy, C2-C20alkenoxy, C2-C20alkynoxy or C7-C13aralkyl; R1 and R2, independently, are hydrogen, C1-C20alkyl, C4-C12cycloalkyl, C7-C13 aralkyl, —C(?O)—R4 (in which R4 is C1-C20alkyl, C2-C20alkyl interrupted by 1 to 6 oxygen atoms, hetero-substituted C1-C20alkyl, C4-C12cycloalkyl, C2-C20alkenyl, C2-C20alkynyl, C1-C20-alkoxy, C4-C12cycloalkoxy, C2-C20alkenoxy, C2-C20alkynoxy, C6-C12 aryl, C6-C12 aryloxy or C7-C13 aralkyl), or —C(?O)—NH—R1 in which R1 has its previous significance; and R3 is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, C1-C20alkyl, C4-C12cycloalkyl, C2-C20alkenyl, C2-C20alkynyl, C1-C20-alkoxy, C4-C12cycloalkoxy, C2-C20alkenoxy, C2-C20alkynoxy, phenyl, C7-C13 aralkyl or —N(R1)(R2) in which R1 and R2 have their previous significance, or R1 and R2 together form a C4-C12 membered ring.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of biotin alone, preferably, however, with vitamin C or a derivative thereof, for the preparation of a cosmetic composition or of a pharmaceutical composition for skin-lightening purposes, for the elimination of skin color irregularities and for the treatment of senile lentigines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of biotin and biotin derivatives alone, or with vitamin C or a derivative thereof, for the preparation of a cosmetic composition or of a pharmaceutical composition for skin-lightening purposes, for the elimination of skin color irregularities and for the treatment of senile lentigines.

Abstract: The use of a polymeric carrier material treated with a fluorescent whitening agent, for lightening human skin and for protecting human skin against UV radiation, is described.

Abstract: There is described the use of indoline derivatives of formula wherein R1 is hydrogen; C1-C5alkyl; C1-C18alkoxy; or halogen; R2 is C1-C8alkyl; C5-C7cycloalkyl; C6-C10aryl; R3 is C1-C18alkyl or a radical of formula (1a) R4 is hydrogen; or a radical of formula R5 is C1-C18alkoxy; or a radical of formula R6 and R7 are each independently of the other hydrogen; or C1-C5alkyl; R8 is hydrogen; C1-C5alkyl; C5-C7cycloalkyl; phenyl; phenyl-C1-C3alkyl; R9 is C1-C18alkyl; X is halogen; a radical of formula (1c) and n is 0; or 1, as light-protective agents.

Abstract: The use of mixtures of micronised organic UV filters in protecting human and animal skin and hair against the damaging effect of UV readiation and the use thereof in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations are described. The micronised mixtures used according to the invention cover a broad UV spectrum and therefore exhibit excellent sunscreen properties.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of hydroxydiphenylether compounds of formula 1

Abstract: The use of a polymeric carrier material treated with a fluorescent whitening agent, for lightening human skin and for protecting human skin against UV radiation, is described.

Abstract: Disclosed is sun screen formulation, comprising (a) a micronised organic UV absorber, and (b) a cosmetically acceptable carrier, wherein the micronised organic UV absorber is present in the oil phase of the formulation. The sunscreen composition of the invention provides excellent protection of the human skin against the damaging effects of sunlight, while permitting safe tanning of the skin.

Abstract: The invention describes the use of micronized organic UV filters for preventing tanning and for lightening human skin and hair, and their use in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations. The micronized UV filters used according to the invention cover a broad UV spectrum and therefore have excellent sunscreen properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds having the formula: 1

Abstract: The invention describes the use of micronized organic UV filters for preventing tanning and for lightening human skin and hair, and their use in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations.

Abstract: There is described the use of indoline derivatives of formula 1

Abstract: A description is given of diphenyl compounds of formula wherein R is a camphor or hydantoin derivative; and R1 is hydrogen; or C1-C5alkyl. These compounds are suitable as light stabilizers in cosmetic, pharmaceutical and veterinary formulations.

Abstract: There is described the use of indoline derivatives of formula wherein R1 is hydrogen; C1-C5alkyl; C1-C18alkoxy; or halogen; R2 is C1-C8alkyl; C5-C7cycloalkyl; C6-C10aryl; R3 is C1-C18alkyl or a radical of formula R4 is hydrogen; or a radical of formula R5 is  C1-C18alkoxy; or a radical of formula R6 and R7 are each independently of the other hydrogen; or C1-C5alkyl; R8 is hydrogen; C1-C5alkyl; C5-C7cycloalkyl; phenyl; phenyl-C1-C3alkyl; R9 is C1-C18alkyl; X is halogen; a radical of formula n is 0; or 1, as light-protective agents.

Abstract: A description is given of compounds of the formula I in which R1 is C1-C18alkyl; C5-C12cycloalkyl; C3-C6alkenyl; phenyl; C1-C18alkyl which is substituted by phenyl, OH, C1-C18alkoxy, C5-C12cycloalkoxy, C3-C18alkenyloxy, halogen, —COOH, —COOR4, —O—CO—R5, —O—CO—O—R6, —CO—NH2, —CO—NHR7, —CO—N(R7)(R8), CN, NH2, NHR7, —N(R7)(R8), —NH—CO—R5, phenoxy, C1-C18alkyl-substituted phenoxy, phenyl-C1-C4alkoxy, C6-C15bicycloalkoxy, C6-C15bicycloalkylalkoxy, C6-C15bicycloalkenylalkoxy, or C6-C15tricycloalkoxy; C5-C12cycloalkyl which is substituted by OH, C1-C4alkyl, C2-C6alkenyl or —O—CO—R5; glycidyl; —CO—R9 or —SO2—R10; or R1 is C3-C50alkyl which is interrupted by one or more oxygen atoms and/or substituted by OH, phenoxy or C7-C18alkylphenoxy; or R1 denotes the specific polymerizable radicals indicated in claim 1; R2 is C6-C18alky1; C2-C6alkenyl; p

Abstract: The present invention provides, as a first aspect, a sun protection agent, which is especially suitable for use in pharmaceutical or cosmetic applications, comprising a) a micronized organic UV absorber; and one, or preferably both of; b) an oil-soluble, non-micronized UV absorber and/or an inorganic micropigment; and c) a polymeric hollow sphere additive and/or a polymer selected from xanthan and/or polyvinylpyrrolidone. The present invention also provides a sunscreen composition comprising A) 0.1 to 15%, preferably 0.5 to 10% by weight, based on the total composition of a sun screen agent according to the present invention; and B) a cosmetically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: A description is given of the use of bis(resorcinyl)triazines of formula (1) wherein R1 and R2 are each independently of the other hydrogen; C1-C18alkyl; C2-C18alkenyl; a radical of formula —CH2—CH(—OH)—CH2—O—T1; a radical of formula (1a); or a radical of radical of formula (1b); R3 and R4 are each independently of the other hydrogen or C1-C5alkyl; R5 is hydroxy; C1-C5alkoxy which is unsubstituted or substituted by one or several OH groups; amino; mono- or di-C1-C5alkylamino; M; a radical of formula (1c); (1d); (1e); (1f); (1g); or (1h); R6 is a direct bond; a straight-chain or branched C1-C4alkylene radical or a radical of formula (a) or (b); R7, R8 and R9 are each independently of one another C1-C18alkyl; C1-C18alkoxy or a radical of formula (1i), R10, R11 and R12 are each independently of one another C1-C14alkyl which is unsubstituted or substitued by one or several OH groups; R13 is hydrogen; M; C1-C5alkyl; or a radical of formula (c) R14 is C1-C5alkyl; M is a metal cat

Abstract: A description is given of symmetrical triazine derivatives of formula (1), wherein R1 and R2 are each independently of the other hydrogen; C1-C12alkyl, C1-C12alkoxy; and R3 is C1-C12alkyl; or C1-C12alkoxy. The easily accessible triazine derivatives are suitable for protecting ultraviolet-sensitive materials, in particular skin and hair of humans and animals, from the harmful effects of UV radiation.