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Sunscreen/insect repellant composition
U.S. Patent No.10,172,775
Sunsect, Inc.
Sunsect, Inc., Tallahassee, FL, patented combination sunscreen and insect repellant compositions that contain diethyl toluamide (or
N,N-Diethyl-3-methylbenzamide or DEET); one or more sunscreen components, with each sunscreen component being capable of
absorbing ultraviolet light rays; and a polymeric binder system. The combination sunscreen and insect repellant compositions may
contain additional composition components such as butyloctyl salicylate, a crosslinked polyacrylate polymer and deionized water.
Photostable Sunscreen
U.S. Patent No. 10,028,900
Kancor Ingredients
Kancor Ingredients, Mumbai, India, has patented a photostable sunscreen composition that contains dibenzoylmethane derivative;
octylmethoxy cinnamate; and dermatologically-acceptable excipients. These are in combination with -(4-methoxy-5-benzofuranyl)-3-
phenyl 1,3 propanedione (pongamol).
High UV protection alcohol-free anhydrous clear system
U.S. Patent No. 10,172,783
L’Oréal Paris
L’Oréal Paris, Paris, France, patented a composition containing an emollient system containing esters chosen from dicaprylyl ether,
isopropyl myristate, caprylic/capric triglyceride and sorbitan trioleate; sunscreen actives; an oil-soluble film-former; and optionally,
an aesthetic modifier, wherein the composition is clear in appearance both during and after its application onto a keratinous
substrate. It is also alcohol-free.
Sunscreen composition
U.S. Patent No. 10,105,297
L’Oréal Paris
L’Oréal Paris, Paris, France, patented a sunscreen composition that is comprised of synthetic layered silicates of sodium and magnesium
and/or synthetic layered silicates of sodium, lithium and magnesium; one or more UV filters; laponite; one or more nonionic
emulsifiers; 60% to approximately 90% weight water and one or more film-formers. The sunscreen composition protects skin from
heat while blocking UV radiation.
Shell-structured particles for sunscreen applications
U.S. Patent No. 10,076,475
International Business Machines Corp.
International Business Machines Corp., Armonk, NY, patented shell-structured particles for sunscreen applications. The method
includes selecting one or more particles to serve as a core material in a sunscreen composition, wherein each of the one or more
particles comprises a band gap within a predetermined range, and wherein said selecting is based on a desired absorption spectrum
of the sunscreen composition. This is followed by coating the one or more particles with at least one layer of zinc oxide.
Foamable sunscreen formulation
U.S. Patent No. 10,154,946
Fallien Cosmeceuticals, Ltd.
Fallien Cosmeceuticals, Ltd., Norristown, PA, patented foamable sunscreen formulations that comprise zinc oxide and titanium
dioxide particles in the size range of about 1–100nm. The compositions produce a minimal residual whitening effect when applied
to a skin surface.
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