| abstract |
Topically applicable, water-resistant cosmetic or dermatological compositions well suited for the UV-photoprotection of human skin and/or hair comprising an effective UV-photoprotecting amount of: (a) at least one UV screening agent from various classes and particularly effect mixtures thereof; and, (b) at least one random terpolymer; and, optionally, (c) other cosmetically acceptable ingredients. The various classes of UV-protecting compounds or UV sunscreens of special interest are selected from the groups b 1 sparingly soluble micronized organic UV absorber, b 2 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, b 3 at least one oil soluble organic UV absorber,b 4 at least one inorganic UV absorber and b 5 at least one water soluble UV absorber further defined herein. The present invention also relates to personal care compositions comprising at least one random terpolymer and other cosmetically acceptable ingredients. |