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Suncare compositions
Assignee: Procter and Gamble Co
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Filing: 1991-05-07
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Granted: 1993-05-04
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Expires: 2011-05-07
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed are sunscare compositions having enhanced substantivity, efficacy and the like for protecting the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet irradiation, such as sunburn and sun-induced premature aging of the skin.
Inventors
- 👤 Larry R. Robinson
- 👤 Marie A. Rinaldi
- 👤 Anil J. Gupte
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 00:23
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61Q; A61Q17/00; A61Q17/04; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/19; A61K8/29; A61K8/30; A61K8/40; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S424/00; Y10S424/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
A suncare composition having enhanced substantivity and efficacy comprising: (a) a sunscreen component consisting essentially of: (i) from about 0.1% to about 20% of octocrylene based on the weight of the total composition; and (ii) from about 0.1% to about 25% of titanium dioxide based on the weight of the total composition; and (b) a safe and effective amount of a topical carrier.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
63 words
A suncare composition having enhanced substantivity and efficacy comprising: (a) a sunscreen component consisting essentially of: (i) from about 0.1% to about 20% of octocrylene based on the weight of the total composition; and (ii) from about 0.1% to about 25% of titanium dioxide based on the weight of the total composition; and (b) a safe and effective amount of a topical carrier.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A suncare composition according to claim 1 having from about 3% to about 10% octocrylene and from about 0.5% to about 5% titanium dioxide.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A suncare composition according to claim 1 having from about 3% to about 7% octocrylene and from about 1% to about 4% titanium dioxide.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A suncare composition according to claim 1 wherein said topical carrier is an emulsion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
A suncare composition according to claim 4 wherein said emulsion is an oil-in-water emulsion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A suncare composition according to claim 2 wherein said topical carrier is an emulsion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
A suncare composition according to claim 6 wherein said emulsion is an oil-in-water emulsion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
A suncare composition according to claim 3 wherein said topical carrier is an emulsion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
A suncare composition according to claim 8 wherein said emulsion is an oil-in-water emulsion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
A suncare composition according to claim 4 wherein said emulsion is a water-in-oil emulsion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
A suncare composition according to claim 4 wherein said emulsion is a water-in-oil-in-water emulsion.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
A suncare composition according to claim 4 wherein said emulsion is an oil-in-water-in-silicone emulsion.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
A suncare composition according to claim 1 wherein said topical carrier is an anhydrous liquid solvent.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
A suncare composition according to claim 1 wherein said topical carrier is an aqueous-based, single-phase liquid solvent.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
15 words
A suncare composition according to claim 1 wherein said topical carrier is an anhydrous solid.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
45 words
A method for providing enhanced protection to the skin of humans or lower animals from the effects of ultraviolet radiation, said method comprising topically applying to the skin of the human of lower animal an effective amount of a suncare composition according to claim 1.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
45 words
A method for providing enhanced protection to the skin of humans or lower animals from the effects of ultraviolet radiation, said method comprising topically applying to the skin of the human or lower animal an effective amount of a suncare composition according to claim 4.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
45 words
A method for providing enhanced protection to the skin of humans or lower animals from the effects of ultraviolet radiation, said method comprising topically applying to the skin of the human or lower animal an effective amount of a suncare composition according to claim 9.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
45 words
A method for providing enhanced protection to the skin of humans or lower animals from the effects of ultraviolet radiation, said method comprising topically applying to the skin of the human or lower animal an effective amount of a suncare composition according to claim 13.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
45 words
A method for providing enhanced protection to the skin of humans or lower animals from the effects of ultraviolet radiation, said method comprising topically applying to the skin of the human or lower animal an effective amount of a suncare composition according to claim 14.
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