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 and a polymeric emulsifier. More specifically, the invention relates to compositions that exhibit a reduced whitening effect on the skin.

Abstract: Light protecting compositions contain at least one polysiloxane-based UV filter. The composition has an increased ratio of the sunprotecting factor to the total UV filter amount. This is achieved by the combination with at least one UV filter which chromophore contains appropriate bulky (sterically demanding) substituents as steric protection groups.

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 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 and vitamin E or a derivative thereof. Furthermore, the invention relates to compositions that prevent staining of clothes.

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 solubiliser for dibenzoyl-methane 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: 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 relates to a method of improvement of the water resistance of micronized double coated titanium dioxide particles having an inner inorganic silica coating and an outer silicone coating in a topical composition characterized in that said particles are incorporated into the topical composition the form of a dispersion of said particles in C12-15 alkyl benzoate and polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate. Furthermore, the invention relates to the topical compositions comprising said dispersions as well as to the use thereof as sunscreen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions of UV absorbers and optionally additional antioxidants. The compositions are useful for the protection and stabilization of photosensitive ingredients such as colorants, dyes, scents, fragrances and active ingredients in body care products, household products or inks against the deleterious effects of ultraviolet radiation and oxygen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cosmetic or dermatological compositions comprising at least one specific titanium dioxide and at least one self-tanning agent and a cosmetically acceptable carrier. The compositions are in particular suitable for artificial/sunless tanning and/or browning of human skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of ascorbyl phosphate and niacinamide to suppress the crystallization of biotin in cosmetic or dermatological compositions. Furthermore, the invention relates to cosmetic or dermatological compositions comprising ascorbyl phosphate, niacinamide, biotin and a cosmetically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic or dermatological compositions comprising salicylic acid, optionally substituted salicylic acid and/or derivatives thereof and ascorbic acid and/or derivatives thereof in a cosmetically acceptable carrier. The salicylic acid, optionally substituted salicylic acid and/or derivatives thereof serve as skin penetration enhancer for the ascorbic acid and/or derivatives thereof into human skin. The compositions are especially useful as skin lightening agents, anti-acne agents or anti-ageing agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions of UV absorbers and optionally additional antioxidants. The compositions are useful for the protection and stabilization of photosensitive ingredients such as colorants, dyes, scents, fragrances and active ingredients in body care products, household products or inks against the deleterious effects of ultraviolet radiation and oxygen.

Abstract: The use of copolymers obtainable by the radically initiated polymerization of A) 50 to 99.9 wt % of an olefinically unsaturated C3 to C5 monocarboxylic acid, an olefinically unsaturated C4 to C8 dicarboxylic acid or its anhydride, or a mixture of such carboxylic acids or carboxylic acid anhydrides with B) 0.1 to 50 wt % of one or more long-chained compounds with isolated multiple C—C bonds from the group (1) mono or polyunsaturated C8 to C30 monocarboxylic acids which may have additional hydroxyl groups and their alkaline metal and earth alkaline metal salts, alkyl esters, amides, sorbitane esters, glycerin esters and polyglycerin esters, (2) mono or polyunsaturated aliphatic Ca to C30 amines, (3) mono or polyunsaturated C8 to C30 alcohols and esters thereof with saturated Cl to C4 monocarboxylic acids, (4) to (C8 to C30 alkyl) vinyl ether which may incorporate up to 25 alkylene oxide units, and (5) final and medium-position Ci3 to C30 alkenes; C) 0 to 49.

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 invention provides novel coated metal oxide particles, wherein metal oxide particles are coated with a sunscreen on a polysiloxane basis with UV-A and/or UV-B and/or UV-C and/or broadband filter activity and a process for producing coated metal oxide particles and their use especially in cosmetic or dermatological formulations for the protection against harmful effects of sunlight.

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.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a lightprotecting composition containing at least one polysiloxane-based UV filter. The composition has an increased ratio of the sunprotecting factor to the total UV filter amount. This is achieved by the combination with at least one UV filter which chromophore contains appropriate bulky (sterically demanding) substituents as steric protection groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an agent with oral activity on the form of a toothpaste, a mouthwash or a mouthwash concentrate containing one or more substances sensitive to oxidation, characterised in that the agent has a water content according to Karl Fischer of 7.5 wt.-% or less.

Abstract: An ascorbic acid derivative of the formula Ia: where the variables independently of one another have the following meanings: R1 and R2 independently of one another are hydrogen or C1-C20-acyl; R3 is hydrogen or a cation selected from the group consisting of NH4+, alkali metal and alkaline earth metal cations; R4 is C1-C6-alkoxycarbonyl, and a process for its preparation.