PHOTOSTABLE UV PROTECTION COMPOSITIONS

摘要

The present invention relates to photostable compositions suitable for providing protection against the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation. The compositions provide excellent efficiency and broad spectrum UV efficacy while exhibiting improved photostability. Methods of use for these compositions are also disclosed. The present compositions comprise: a) an effective amount of a UVA-absorbing dibenzoylmethane sunscreen active; b) a photostabilizing system consisting essentially of an effective amount of 2-ethylhexyl-p-methoxycinnamate; and c) a suitable carrier; wherein the mole ratio of 2-ethylhexyl-p-methoxycinnamate to the dibenzoylmethane sunscreen active is from about 0.15:1 to about 1:1.