CZ20023832A3 - Moistening and from sun light protecting compositions containing organic particles - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a topical cosmetic composition with an aqueous continuous phase, in the form of a lotion, cream or gel, comprising: i) from 0.01% to 25%, by weight, of an organic particulate material having a median particle size of from 0.5 to 30 mm; ii) greater than 8%, by weight, of a humectant selected from glycerine, polyalkylene glycol, urea, D or DL panthenol, hexane-1, 2, 6- triol, guanidine or its derivatives, alkylene glycols such as butylene glycol and propylene glycol, and mixtures thereof; iii) from 2% to 20%, by weight, organic sunscreen.for providing highly efficacious levels of moisturisation and UV protection while maintaining optimum skin feel. Preferred embodiments are oil in water emulsions wherein the particulate material has been pre-dispersed within an organosiloxane oil to provide for desired non tacky skin feel.

Description

Moisturizing and tanning preparations for skin care containing organic granular material

Technical field

The present invention relates to topical formulations with an aqueous homogeneous phase which provide a high level of moisturization within a product with very suitable skin properties. In particular, the invention relates to topical formulations which, in addition to moisturizing, also provide protection against the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation with optimum skin feel. The compositions of the present invention are particularly useful for treating the skin of the face and hands as well as other body parts.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

It has for a long time been comprised of a number of topical products, including skin care products, moisturizing, regulating and protecting the skin from UV radiation. These compositions are used both to improve skin hydration and to protect against the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation. Today, the skin is becoming increasingly dry, eg in air-conditioned rooms, UV radiation is increasingly harmful due to the ozone depletion, and there is an increasing need for skin care products, especially face products, to protect against and repair damage after these harmful daily attacks .

However, these skin care agents, especially organic sunscreens and water-soluble humectants and vitamins, can be very sticky and the resulting compositions containing a significant proportion of these ingredients cause a very discomfort to the skin including increased ointment, tackiness and difficult application. Furthermore, by mixing large amounts of these humectants with thickeners, the tackiness may be further increased. So far, a compromise has been made between the preparation of a topical formulation with an effective amount of the aforementioned benefits and the minimization of these ingredients to make the resulting product acceptable to the consumer. In order to achieve acceptable touch properties, today's topical formulations contain less than an optimal amount of active, highly sticky ingredients. Consequently, repeated application over a longer period of time is required to achieve the desired benefit to the skin. Since the constituents of the highest tackiness are often water-soluble, this problem increases with topical formulations with an aqueous homogeneous phase. The very sticky components dissolved in the aqueous phase come into too much contact with the skin when applied. Accordingly, it is desirable to provide a topical aqueous formulation comprising an effective amount of skin-beneficial ingredients, in particular moisturizers and UV-protection agents, while having acceptable tactile properties.

So far, granular materials, including organic and inorganic granules, have been included in the skin care compositions to affect the skin structure and the composition itself. See. e.g., " Quantification of the Soft-Focus Effect ", Cosmetics & Toiletries, Vol. 111, July 1996, pp. 57-61, which states that wrinkles can be physically filled with reflective substances such as TiO ₂ .

US-A-4,892,726 issued to Toshiba Silicine Co. Ltd describes the use of polymethylsilsesquioxane powders in make-up and cosmetic products that are smooth after application and provide a natural color. These granules are available today in various sizes from Toshiba Silicone Co. Ltd under the name Tospeari®. WO 00/24 372 discloses topical skin improvers comprising 0.5% to 25% of granules having a refractive index of 1.35 to 1.6 and a particle size of 2 µm to 30 µm in conjunction with other appearance enhancers such as vitamin compounds B3 and retinoids. The granules herein also contain Tospeari® 145A of medium particle size

4.5 pm. Similarly, PCT / US99 / 04748 discloses topical formulations containing 0.1% to 10% organic granules with a refractive index of 1.3 to 1.7 suitable for immediate and substantial improvement in skin feel and appearance. EP-A-692 242 discloses the use of whole deformable granules having a size of 1 to 250 µm, preferably 18 µm, to reduce the sticky feeling of substantially anhydrous fatty substance-rich compositions; EP-A-908 175 discloses stable cosmetic compositions comprising at least one fat phase, cross-linked with elastomeric organopolysiloxanes and a plurality of organosiloxane granules; and EP-A-790 055 discloses the use of partially cross-linked elastomeric organosiloxane polymers in combination with a fat phase and preferably encapsulated in a fat phase to provide a matt appearance to the skin. These applications disclose a number of cosmetic compositions for improving skin feel, which additionally improve the appearance of the skin. However, these applications do not disclose aqueous compositions with a large amount of active agents for wetting and UV protection.

The compositions and description of the state of the art provide useful information in the field of cosmetic skin care using organic granules in conjunction with skin improving agents. However, they do not show sufficiently how to prepare a topical aqueous composition with an effective amount of components for wetting and UV protection with an acceptable feel to the touch.

It has been found that topical aqueous homogeneous skin care formulations which also contain a large amount of active ingredients for moisturizing and UV protection, negative high tackiness is reduced by adding one or more types of organic granules of defined size and critical surface tension. . Improve the feel to the touch so much ···· «

significant that the formulation is able to provide a high level of humidification and UV protection. Previously this was not possible due to unacceptable tackiness. In addition, it has been found that the improved feel is even more pronounced when the organic granules are premixed with a low viscosity organosiloxane oil.

Without wishing to be bound by theory, it is believed that the use of granular material contributes to minimizing three of the product application. When applied, the granules are located at the product / air interface. Thus, skin contact with the rest of the product is minimized and the feel of the touch is more pleasant. To achieve the most efficient transfer of the granules to the skin surface during application, the granules are premixed with the carrier oil. The granules are completely moistened with oil and low viscosity, and thus the high mobility of the composition ensures that the granules are effectively spread over the skin surface when applied.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a topical composition with an aqueous homogeneous phase suitable for moisturizing and protecting the skin against UV radiation. It is another object of the invention to provide a topical composition comprising a granular material, e.g., polymethylsilsesquioxane, which removes its tackiness and thereby provides the desired feel to the touch. Another object of the present invention is to provide compositions which are useful for moisturizing and protecting the skin against UV radiation without the need for repeated application.

These and other objects of the invention will become clearer from the following description.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a topical aqueous cosmetic composition in the form of a lotion, cream or gel comprising:

i) 0.01 to 25 weight percent organic granular material with a mean particle size of 0.5 to 30 µm;

ii) more than 8% by weight of a surfactant selected from the group consisting of glycerin, polyalkylene glycol, urea, D or DL panthenol, hexane-1,2,6-triol, guanidine or derivatives thereof, alkylene glycols such as butylene glycol and propylene glycol and mixtures thereof;

iii) 2 to 20 weight percent organic suntan.

The compositions provide a high level of wetting and UV protection while being pleasant to the touch.

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Further, the invention relates to methods of preparation for improving the sense of touch and cosmetic methods of providing moisturizing and UV protection by topical application of the present compositions.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

All percentages and ratios herein are by weight and all measurements are made at 25 ° C unless otherwise stated. Unless otherwise stated, all percentages, ratios, and amounts of ingredients are determined based on the actual amount of ingredient and do not include solvent, fillers, or other material that can be combined with the ingredient in commercially available products.

All publications cited herein are incorporated by reference in their entirety unless otherwise indicated.

As used herein, the term "dermatologically acceptable" means that the composition or its components are suitable for contact with human skin without undue toxicity, intolerance, instability, allergic reactions and the like.

The term "safe and effective amount" means a sufficient amount of a compound, ingredient or composition capable of significantly improving the skin condition, preferably improving its appearance and feel to the skin, including the benefits independently included herein but small enough to avoid serious side effects, i. provide reasonable, medically sound benefits without risks. The active ingredients and other ingredients are categorized or described herein according to their cosmetic and / or therapeutic advantages, or the desired mode of action. It will be appreciated that the active ingredients and other ingredients employed provide, in some cases, more cosmetic and / or therapeutic benefits, or act in different ways. Therefore, classifications are made to facilitate orientation, but do not restrict the use of the individual components.

The components of these devices are described in more detail below.

Basic components of the resource

Organic granular material

The composition comprises 0.01% to 25%, preferably 0.1% to 15%, more preferably 0.2% to 5% of organic granules. The mean particle size is 0.5 to 30 µm, preferably 0.5 to 15 µm, more preferably 0.7 to 10 µm, and most preferably 1 to 7.5 µm. The mean particle size refers to the granules in a modified form, i.e. a substantially pure, powder form. Particular methods of particle size measurement

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However, they require the dispersion of the granules in an inert carrier such as pure oil to measure the particle size distribution. The mean particle size is determined by any suitable method known in the art, such as using a Coulter counter, or the determination of ASTM E20-85, "Standard Method for Analysis of Particle Size in the 0.2 to 75 µm Range by Optical Microscopy", ASTM Vol. 14.02, 1993. Preferably, more than 50%, more preferably more than 60% and most preferably more than 70% of the granules will fit within the range prescribed for the respective mean values.

Suitable granules form a free-flowing, solid material. Solid means that the granules are preferably non-elastomeric and non-deformable. The granules are selected from the group consisting of organosilicon polymers, polyethylene, polyacrylonitrile, polyacrylic acid or derivatives thereof, polymethacrylic acid, polystyrene, polytetraflourethylene (PTFE), polyvinylidene chloride, polyamide, and mixtures thereof. More preferably, the organic granular material is selected from the group consisting of organosilicon polymers and mixtures thereof, and most preferably the material is polymethylsilsesquioxane. Copolymers derived from the monomers of the above-mentioned materials are also used. Suitable commercially available examples of polymethylsilsesquioxane organic granular material are Tospeari® 145 with a mean particle size of 4.5 µm and Tospearl® 1320 with a mean particle size of 12 µτη. Another suitable commercially available example is Fluoropure 100C from Shamrock Inc, which is a polytetrafluoroethylene organic granular material. Another commercially available example is EA-209 (R) from Kobo, an ethylene / acrylic acid copolymer having a mean particle size of 10 µm.

Preferably, the organic granular material has a critical surface tension of less than 50 mN / m, more preferably less than 40 mN / m, and most preferably less than 35 mN / m. The critical surface tension is averaged as defined in Drew and Myers " Surfaces, Interfaces and Colloids, Principles and Application " 1991 Ch 17, pp 364-369, (VCH Publishers Inc, New York) and is determined by measuring the contact angle of a series of related fluids with different surface tension, as mentioned in the above-mentioned work.

Wetting agents

The compositions of the present invention comprise 8 to 30 weight percent, preferably 8.5 to 20 weight percent, and more preferably 9 to 15 weight percent of the surfactant. Preferred wetting agents include, but are not limited to, compounds selected from the group consisting of glycerin, polyoxyalkylene glycol, urea, D or DL panthenol, hexane-1,2,6, -triol, guanidine or derivatives thereof, alkylene glycols such as butylene glycol or propylene glycol. The most preferred wetting agents are glycerin, urea and mixtures thereof. The above compounds are used. 4444 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

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Organic suntan substances

The compositions of the present invention comprise organic suntan substances. Suitable sunscreens absorb UVA, UVB, or both. The exact amount of sunscreen varies depending on the desired protective factor, i.e., OF of the composition, as well as the desired intensity of protection against UVA. The compositions of the present invention preferably have an OF of at least 10, more preferably of at least 15. (OF is a commonly used value of sunscreen photoprotection. OF is defined as the ratio of the amount of ultraviolet energy required to produce minimal redness on the protected skin to the amount causing the same minimal redness on unprotected skin. See Federal Register, 43, No 166, pp. 38 206-38 269,

August 25, 1978). The compositions of the present invention contain 2 to 20 weight percent, preferably 4 to 14 weight percent, of an organic suntan. Suitable tanning agents include, but are not limited to, those contained in the CTFA International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook, 7th ed., Vol. 2 pp. No. 1,672, issued to Wenninger and McEwen (The Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association, Inc., Washington, D.C., 1997).

The compositions of the present invention preferably comprise UVA absorbing sunscreens which absorb UV radiation at a wavelength of 320-400 nm. Suitable UVA absorbing tanning agents are selected from the group consisting of dibenzoylmethane derivatives, anthranilate derivatives such as methylanthranilate and homomethyl, 1-N-acetylanthranilate, and mixtures thereof. Examples of dibenzoylmethane sunscreens are described in US Patent No 4,387,089 issued to Depolo; and in Sunscreens: Development, Evaluation, and Regulators Aspects published by N.J. Lowe and N.A. Shaath, Marcel Dekker, Inc. (1990). The UVA absorbing tanning agent is preferably used in an amount capable of providing broad UVA protection alone or in combination with other UV protection agents.

Preferred tanning agents are dibenzoylmethane tanning agents and derivatives thereof. These include, but are not limited to, 2-methyldibenzoylmethane, 4-methyldibenzoylmethane,

4-isopropyldibenzoylmethane, 4-tert-butyldibenzoylmethane, 2,4-dimethyldibenzoylmethane, 2,5-dimethyldibenzoylmethane, 4,4'-diisopropylbenzoylmethane, 4- (1,1-dimethylethyl) -4'-methoxy-dibenzoylmethane, 2-methyl- 5-Isopropyl-4'-methoxydibenzoylmethane, 2-methyl-5-tert-butyl-4'-methoxydibenzoylmethane, 2,4-dimethyl-4'-methoxydibenzoylmethane, 2,6-dimethyl-4'-tert-00

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butyl-4'-methoxydibenzoylmethane and mixtures thereof. More preferred dibenzoyl tanning agents are selected from the group consisting of 4- (1,1-dimethylethyl) -4'-methoxydibenzoylmethane,

4-Isopropyldibenzoylmethane and mixtures thereof. The most preferred tanning agent is 4- (1,1-dimethylethyl) -4'-methoxydibenzoylmethane.

4- (1,1-dimethylethyl) -4'-methoxydibenzoylmethane tanning agent, also known as butylmethoxydibenzoylmethane or Avobenzone, is commercially available under the name Parsol® 1,789 from Givaudan Pipe (International) S.A. (Basel, Switzerland) and Eusolex® 9 020 from Merck & Co., Inc. (Whitehouse Station, N.J.). The tanning agent 4-isopropyldibenzoylmethane, also known as isopropyldibenzoylmethane, is commercially available from Merck under the name Eusolex® 8 020.

The compositions of the present invention further preferably comprise UVB tanning agents which absorb UV radiation at a wavelength of 290 to 320 nm. The compositions comprise a plurality of UVB tanning agents that safely and efficiently provide UVB protection alone or in combination with other UV preservatives. The compositions preferably contain 0.1 to 16 weight percent, more preferably 0.1 to 12 weight percent, and most preferably 0.5 to 8 weight percent of the UVB absorbing sunscreen.

A variety of UVB sunscreens are suitable for use in the present invention. Non-limiting examples of such organic sunscreens are described in US Patent No. 5,087,372, issued February 11, 1992 to Haffey et al .; and U.S. Patent Nos. 5,073,371 and 5,073,372 both issued December 17, 1991 to Turner et al. Preferred UVB tanning agents are selected from the group consisting of 2-ethylhexyl-2-cyano-3,3-diphenylacrylate (referred to as octocrylene) ), 2-phenyl-benzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid (PBSA), cinamates and their derivatives such as 2-ethyl-hexyl-p-methoxycinamate and octyl-p-methoxycinamate, TEA salicylate, octyldimethyl PABA, camphor derivatives and their derivatives, and mixtures. More preferred sunscreens are 2-ethylhexyl-2-cyano-3,3-diphenylacrylate (referred to as octocrylene), 2-phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid (PBSA), octyl-N-methoxycinamate, and mixtures thereof. Also useful are salts and neutralized forms of acidic tanning substances. When organic tanning salts such as PBSA are used in the composition of the present invention, they interfere with the effect of the thickener, with the result that the final product does not have optimal theological properties. This is avoided by adding more thickening agent, fatty alcohols or nonionic surfactants so that the rheological properties of the final product return to the desired level.

Also added to the compositions of the present invention is an agent that stabilizes the sunscreen, protects it from deterioration by UV radiation and thereby promotes its effectiveness. A large number of compounds are mentioned which are suitable to be selected to stabilize the tanning agent i

of the whole device. Suitable stabilizing agents include, but are not limited to, those described in US Patent Nos. 5,972,316; 5,968,485; 5,935,556; No. 5,827,508 and WO 00/06 110. Preferred examples of stabilizing agents are 2-ethylhexyl-2-cyano-3,3-diphenylacrylate (called occtryrylene), ethyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenylacrylate, 2-ethylhexyl- 3,3-diphenyl acrylate, ethyl 3,3-bis (4-methoxyphenyl) acrylate and mixtures thereof. Most preferred is 2-ethylhexyl-2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl acrylate.

An agent is also added to the compositions of the present invention to increase their resistance, particularly resistance to water wash and wipe. A preferred agent of such properties is an ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer. Compositions comprising this copolymer are described in US Patent 4,663,157, Brock, issued May 5, 1987.

Basic components of the resource

The compositions described herein are aqueous emulsions, preferably oil in water, and contain a number of additional optional ingredients suitable to make the compositions cosmetically, aesthetically or otherwise more acceptable, or to provide other suitable properties. These optional ingredients are physically and chemically compatible with the basic ingredients and methods of preparation described herein and do not greatly impair the stability, efficacy or other suitable properties associated with the compositions of the present invention. The optional components are dispersed, dissolved, and the like in the carrier of the present compositions.

These conventional optional ingredients are well known to those skilled in the art. These include, but are not limited to, emollients, oil absorbents, antimicrobial agents, binders, buffering agents, denaturants, cosmetic astringents, topical analgesics, film formers, wetting agents, opalescent agents, perfumes, pigments, skin soothing and healing agents, preservatives, propellants, penetration enhancers, solvents, suspending agents, emulsifying agents, cleaning agents, thickeners, solubilizing agents, waxes, inorganic sun blockers, self-tanning agents, antioxidants, chelating agents, anti-acne agents, anti-inflammatory agents, desquamation / peeling agents, organic hydroxy acids, vitamins, natural extracts and inorganic particles such as silica and boron nitride. Non-limiting examples of ingredients that can be used in the present invention are described in Harry's Cosmeticology, 7 ^th Ed., Harry & Wilkinson (Hill Publishers, London 1982); in Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms-Disperse Systems; Lieberman, Rieger & Banker, Vols. 1 (1988) & 2 (1989); Marcel Decker, Inc .; in The Chemistry and Manufacture of Cosmetics, 2 ^nd Ed., de Navavre (Van Nostrand 1962-1965); and in The Handbook of Cosmetics Science and Technology, ^st Ed., Knowlton & Pearce (Elsevier 1993).

Preferred compositions have an apparent viscosity of 5,000 to 200,000 mPa · s (centipoise). E.g. preferred lotions have an apparent viscosity of 10,000 to 40,000 mPa · s; preferred creams have a viscosity of 30,000 to 160,000 mPa.s. The apparent viscosity is determined using a Brookfield DVII RV viscometer, spindle TD, at 5 rpm or the like. The viscosity is measured after the composition has stabilized after preparation, usually at least 24 hours at 25 ° C and atmospheric pressure. The apparent viscosity is measured for the composition at 25 ° C, after 30 seconds of spindle rotation.

The compositions of the present invention have a pH of 9.5 or less and generally have a pH in the range of 4.5 to 9, more preferably 5 to 8.5. Some formulations, particularly those containing other ingredients such as salicylic acid, require a lower pH for the other ingredient to be fully effective. These compositions have a pH of 2.5 to 5, more preferably 2.7 to 4.

Carrier

The compositions of the present invention preferably comprise a safe and effective amount of a dermatologically acceptable carrier suitable for topical application to the skin. With it, the basic and optional ingredients are mixed and transported to the skin at the appropriate concentration. Thus, the carrier functions as a diluent, dispersant, solvent, and the like for any active ingredients to ensure their uniform application to the selected lot at a suitable concentration.

The compositions of the present invention comprise an aqueous homogeneous phase and preferably comprise an oil-in-water emulsion wherein the hydrophobic phase, ie, the lipid, oil or oily substance, is dispersed in the aqueous phase. In the manufacture of emulsions, the term "dispersed phase" is well known to those skilled in the art and means that the phase is in the form of small particles or droplets that are suspended and surrounded by a homogeneous phase. The dispersed phase is also known as the internal or discontinuous phase. Oil-in-water emulsions typically comprise 1% to 50% (preferably 1% to 30%) of the dispersed hydrophobic phase and 1% to 99% (preferably 40% to 90%) of the homogeneous hydrophilic phase. The emulsion also sometimes contains a gel matrix as described in G.M. Eccleston, Application of Emulsion Stability Theories for Mobile and Semisolid 0 / W Emulsions, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Vol. 101, November 1996, pp. 7392, incorporated herein by reference.

Most preferred carriers are liquid or semi-solid, such as creams, lotions and gels. Preferably, the carrier is in the form of a lotion, cream or gel of suitable density or flowability to prevent the granules from sedimenting. The carrier is inert, or it itself provides advantageous properties. The carrier is physically and chemically compatible with the basic ingredients described herein and must not unduly interfere with the stability, efficacy or other advantageous properties of the compositions of the present invention.

The type of carrier used in the present invention depends on the desired form of the composition. The topical compositions of the present invention are formulated into many different forms known in the art. These include, but are not limited to, lotions, creams, gels, sticks, sprays, ointments, pastes and foams. These formulations include various types of carriers, including, but not limited to, solutions, aerosols, emulsions, gels, solids, and liposomes.

Preferred carriers contain a dermatologically acceptable hydrophilic solvent. Suitable hydrophilic solvents include water, organic hydrophilic solvents such as C 1 -C 4 monohydroxy alcohols and low molecular weight glycols and polyols, including propylene glycol (e.g.

M _r 200-600), polypropylene glycol (e.g. M _r 425-2 025), glycerol, butylene glycol, butane-1,2,4-triol, sorbitol esters, hexane-1,2,6-triol, ethanol, isopropanol, ethoxylated ethers, propoxylated ethers and combinations thereof. The solvent is preferably liquid. A particularly preferred solvent is water. The composition preferably comprises at least 60% hydrophilic solvent.

Emollients

The topical compositions of the present invention comprise from 1% to 50%, preferably from 1.5% to%, of a dermatologically acceptable emollient. The emollients lubricate the skin, increase its softness and elasticity, prevent or relieve dryness and / or protect the skin. Plasticizers are typically water-immiscible, oily or waxy materials. High molecular weight plasticizers increase the tackiness of the topical formulation. A number of suitable plasticizers are known. Sagarin, Cosmetics, Science and Technology, ^2nd Edition, Vol. 1, s. 32-43 (1972), contains many examples of substances useful as plasticizers. All emollients disclosed in WO 00/24372 are suitable, but preferred examples are given below.

i) A straight or branched hydrocarbon chain having 7 to 40 carbon atoms such as dodecane, squalane, cholesterol, hydrogenated polyisobutylene, isohexadecane and C7-C40 isoparaffins, which are C7-C40 branched hydrocarbons.

ii) C1-C30 alcohol esters of C1-C30 carboxylic acids and C2-C30 dicarboxylic acids, e.g.

iii) C1-C30 mono- and poly-esters of sugars and related substances. These esters are derived from a sugar or a polyol group and one or more carboxylic acid groups. Depending on the basic acid and sugar, these esters are liquid at room temperature

4 4 4 or fixed. Examples include: glucose tetraoleate, galactose oleic acid tetraesters, sorbitol tetraoleate, sucrose tetraoleate, sucrose pentaoleate, sucrose hexaoleate, sucrose heptaoleate, sucrose octaoleate, sorbitol hexaester, wherein the carboxylic acid ester groups are palmitoleate and arachidate in 1 molar ratio: wherein the esterifying carboxylic acid groups are laurate, linoleate and behenate in a molar ratio of 1: 3: 4. Other examples are sucrose fatty acid esters of cottonseed or soybean oil. Further examples are described in WO 96/16636, incorporated herein by reference. A particularly preferred substance is known under the INCI name "sucrose polycottonseedate".

(iv) Vegetable oils and hydrogenated vegetable oils. Examples thereof include safflower, castor, coconut, cottonseed, herring, palm kernel, palm, peanut, soy, rapeseed, linseed, rice bran oil, pine, sesame, sunflower, partially and fully hydrogenated oils from these sources and their mixtures.

Emulsifiers / Surfactants

The present compositions preferably comprise emulsifiers and / or surfactants to allow the inhomogeneous phase to disperse and suspend in the aqueous homogeneous phase. A surfactant is also useful when the composition is intended to cleanse the skin. For convenience, the term surfactant, whether used as a surfactant or as an emulsifier and a substance for other purposes such as skin cleansing, will hereinafter be used for emulsifiers. Known surfactants are used in the present compositions, provided that the selected agent is chemically and physically compatible with the basic ingredients of the composition and exhibits the desired properties. Suitable surfactants include those not derived from silicones and mixtures thereof. All surfactants disclosed in WO 00/24 372 are suitable for use in the present invention.

The compositions of the present invention preferably comprise from 0.05% to 15% of a surfactant or mixtures thereof. The choice of surfactant or mixtures thereof depends on the pH of the composition and the nature of the other ingredients.

Preferred surfactants are nonionic. Useful non-ionic surfactants include those that can be broadly termed the condensation products of long-chain alcohols, e.g., C8-C30 alcohols with sugar or starch polymers, i.e. glycosides. Other nonionic surfactants used include the alkylene oxide condensation products with fatty acids (i.e., alkylene oxide fatty acid esters). These substances

have the general formula RCO (X) _n OH, wherein R is a C 10 -C 30 alkyl group, X is -OCH 2 CH 2 - (ie derived from ethylene glycol or oxide) or -OCH 2 CHCH 3 - (ie derived from propylene glycol or oxide) and n is an integer from Other nonionic surfactants are the condensation products of alkylene oxides with 2 moles of fatty acids (i.e., alkylene oxide diesters of fatty acids). These compounds have the general formula RCO (X) n OOCR, wherein R is a C 10 -C 30 alkyl group, X is -OCH 2 CH 2 - (ie, derived from ethylene glycol or oxide), or

-OCH 2 CHCH 3 - (ie, derived from propylene glycol or oxide) and n is an integer from 6 to 100. Other suitable examples include a mixture of cetearyl alcohols, cetearyl glucosides such as those available under the trade name Montanov 68 from Seppic and Emulgade PL68 / 50 from Cognis UK Ltd. An example of a suitable cetearylglucoside without added fatty alcohols is Tego (RTM) Care CG90 commercially available from Goldschmidt GmbH.

Suitable hydrophilic surfactants optionally or additionally include any of a wide variety of cationic, anionic and amphoteric surfactants known in the art. See. e.g., McCutcheois, Detergents and Emulsifiers, North American Edition (1986), edited by Allured Publishing Corporation; U.S. Pat. Patent No. No. 5,011,681 to Ciotti et al., Issued Apr. 30, 1991; U.S. Pat. Patent No. 4,421,769 to Dixon et al., Issued Dec. 20, 1983; and U.S. Pat. Patent No. No. 3,755,560 to Dickert et al., Issued Aug. 28, 1973.

Many anionic surfactants are also useful. e.g. Patent No. No. 3,929,678 to Laughlin et al., Issued Dec. 30, 1975. Examples thereof include alkoxy isothionates (e.g., C12-C30), alkyl and alkyl ether sulfates and their salts, alkyl and alkyl ether phosphates and their salts, alkylmethyltaurates (e.g. C12-C30), and soaps (e.g. alkali metal salts, e.g. sodium or potassium salts) of fatty acids.

Amphoteric surfactants are also useful. Examples thereof applicable to the compositions of the present invention are widely described as derivatives of aliphatic secondary and tertiary amines, wherein the aliphatic radical is a straight or branched chain and wherein one of the aliphatic substituents contains 8 to 22 carbon atoms (preferably C 8 -C 18) and one contains anionic in water a solubility-increasing group, e.g., a carboxylate, sulfonate, sulfate, or phosphonate. Examples are alkyliminoacetates, iminodialkanoates, aminoalkanoates, imidazolinium and ammonium derivatives. Other suitable amphoteric surfactants are those selected from the group consisting of betaines, sultains, hydroxysultains and branched or unbranched alkanoyl sarcosinates and mixtures thereof.

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Thickening agents (including gelling agents)

The compositions of the present invention also preferably contain thickeners in an amount of preferably 0.1% to 5%, more preferably 0.1% to 3%, and most preferably 0.25% to 2%.

The present compositions include thickeners selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acid polymers, cross-linked polyacrylates, polyacrylamides, xanthan gum, and mixtures thereof, preferably selected from polyacrylamide polymers, xanthan gum, and mixtures thereof. Preferred polyacrylamides are pre-dispersed in a water-immiscible solvent such as mineral oil and the like which contain a surfactant (HLB 7-10). This facilitates dispersion of the polyacrylamide. Most preferred for use herein is a non-ionic polymer under the CTFA designation: polyacrylamide and isoparaffin and laureth-7, available under the trade name "Sepigel 305" from Seppic Corporation. Also useful are copolymers of acrylic acid / ethyl acrylate and carboxyvinyl polymers from B.F. Goodrich Company sold under the trade name 'Carbopol resins'. Suitable "Carbopol resins" are described in WO 98/22 085. All thickeners mentioned in WO 00/24 372 are suitable for use in the present invention.

Inorganic tanning substances

In addition to organic sunscreens, the compositions of the present invention also contain inorganic physical sun blockers. Nonlimiting examples of suitable physical sunblocks are described in CTFA International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary, ^{6 h} Edition, 1995, pp. 1026-28 and 1,103, Sayre, RM et al., "Physical Sunscreens", J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem., Vol. 41, no. 103-109 (1990). Preferred inorganic physical sun blockers are zinc oxide and titanium dioxide and mixtures thereof.

The physical sun blockers are used in an amount such that the present compositions are transparent (ie, non-bleaching) to the skin, preferably less than or equal to 5%. When titanium dioxide is used, it has anatase, rutile or amorphous structure. The particles of physical sun blocker, e.g., titanium dioxide or zinc oxide, are uncoated or coated with various materials such as, but not limited to, amino acids, aluminum compounds such as alumina, aluminum stearate, aluminum laurate, and the like; carboxylic acids and their salts, e.g. stearic acid and its salts; phospholipids such as lecithin; organosilicon compounds; inorganic silicone compounds such as silicon dioxide and silicates; and mixtures thereof. Advantageous Titanium Dioxide is available from Tayca (Japan) and distributed by Tri- K Industries (Emerson, NJ) under the designation "MT micro-ionised senes" (eg MT 100SAS).

The compositions of the present invention preferably comprise 0.1 to 10 weight percent, more preferably 0.1 to 4 weight percent, and most preferably 0.5 to 2.5 weight percent inorganic suntan.

Skin conditioners

The compositions of the invention optionally comprise a safe and effective amount of a skin conditioner, including preventive and therapeutic treatments. Preventive treatment includes preventing, minimizing and / or preventing visible and / or palpable skin disproportion. Treatment includes enhancements, eg, reduction, minimization and / or elimination of such disproportions. Adjusting the skin condition also includes improving the appearance and / or feeling of the skin. It also includes the treatment of signs of aging, which means preventive and / or therapeutic treatment of one or more of such signs, eg fine lines, wrinkles, pores and the like.

The ingredients useful for modifying the skin condition are selected from the group consisting of vitamin B3 compounds, retinoids, and combinations thereof. As it has been written for wetting agents, the compounds used alone increase the tackiness, especially in larger amounts. It has been found that tackiness is prevented by using the granules of the present invention. The compositions of the present invention preferably comprise 0.1% to 15%, more preferably 0.3% to 10%, and most preferably 1% to 5% of the agent.

The term "vitamin B3 compound" as used herein means a compound of formula I, (I) wherein R is - CONH ₂ (ie niacinamide), - COOH (ie nicotinic acid), or - CH ₂ OH (ie nicotinyl alcohol); derivatives and salts thereof. One or more vitamin B3 compounds or salts or mixtures thereof are used herein. Preferably, the vitamin B3 compound contains less than 50% of the salt compound. The term "retinoid" includes all natural and / or synthetic vitamin A analogues, or retinol-like compounds having biological effects on the skin of »0 · · • 00 vitamin A and geometric isomers and stereoisomers of these compounds. All of the skin modifying materials described in WO 00/24 372 are suitable for use in the present invention.

Anti-inflammatory agents

A safe and effective amount of an anti-inflammatory agent, preferably 0.1% to 5%, more preferably 0.1% to 2%, is added to the compositions of the present invention. The anti-inflammatory agent improves skin appearance, e.g., contributes to a more uniform and acceptable skin tone and color. The exact amount of anti-inflammatory agent depends on the agent used, as these agents vary greatly in potency.

Useful anti-inflammatory agents include steroids such as hydrocortisone; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen; panthenol and its ether and ester derivatives such as panthenol ethyl ether, panthenyl triacetate; pantothenate acid and its salts and ester derivatives, especially calcium pantothenate; aloe vera, bisabolol, allantoin and licorice compounds (plant species Glycyrrhiza glabra), including glycyrhetic acid, glycyrhizic acid and derivatives thereof, e.g. salts such as ammonium glycyrhizinate and esters such as stearyl glycyrhetinate. Particularly preferred is panthenol, panthotenic acid and ethers, esters or salts thereof and mixtures thereof in a preferred amount of 0.1% to 5%, more preferably 0.5% to 3%. Most preferred is panthenol.

Antioxidants

The compositions of the present invention optionally comprise an antioxidant. It is particularly suitable for protection against UV radiation, which increases the scaling or alteration of the structure of strata comea and against other environmental effects causing skin damage. The preferred amount is 0.1% to 10%, more preferably 1% to 5%.

Antioxidants such as ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and its salts, ascorbylesters of fatty acids, ascorbic acid derivatives (eg ascorbyl phosphate of magnesium), β-carotene, tocopherol (vitamin E), tocopherolsorbate, tocopherol acetate, other tocopherol esters, butylated hydroxybenzoic acid and their salts, gallic acid and its alkyl esters, especially propyl gallate, uric acid and its salts and alkyl esters, sorbic acid and its salts, amines (eg Ν, Ν-diethylhydroxylamine, aminoguanidine), mime compounds (eg glutathione), dihydroxyfumaric acid and its salts, biolavlavonoids, lysine, methionine, proline, superoxide dismutase, silymarin, tea extracts, grapefruit bark / seed extracts, melanin and rosemary extracts. Preferred antioxidants are selected from the group consisting of tocopherol acetate, 4 4, and 4 4 Tocopherol sorbate and other tocopherol esters, tocopherol acetate is more preferred. As mentioned with wetting agents, the compounds used alone increase the tackiness, especially in larger amounts. It has been found that tackiness is prevented by using the granules of the present invention.

Chelating Agents

The use of a chelating agent is particularly suitable for protection against UV radiation, which increases scaling or structural changes and against other environmental damage causing skin damage. A suitable amount is 0.01% to 1% and more preferably 0.05% to 0.5%. Examples of chelating agents are disclosed in U.S. Pat. Patent No. No. 5,487,884 incorporated herein by reference. Preferred chelating agents for the compositions of the present invention are ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), furyldioxime and derivatives thereof.

Desquamation / peeling agents

A safe and effective amount of desquamating agent is added to the compositions of the present invention, preferably 0.1% to 10%, more preferably 0.2% to 5% or 0.5% to 4%. Desquamation agents improve the appearance of the skin. E.g. improve skin texture (eg smoothness). A variety of desquamating agents useful herein are known in the art, including organic hydroxy acids such as salicylic, glycolic, lactic, 5-octanoylsalicylic, hydroxyoctanoic, hydroxycaprylic, and lanolin fatty acids. One suitable desquamation system includes simile compounds and amphoteric surfactants and is described in WO 96/01011, incorporated herein by reference. Another suitable desquamation system includes salicylic acid and amphoteric surfactants and is described in WO 95/13 048, incorporated herein by reference. Salicylic acid is preferred.

Skin brightening agents

The compositions of the present invention also include skin brightening agents. If used, preferably in an amount of 0.1% to 10%, more preferably 0.2% to 5%, or 0.5% to 2%. Suitable brighteners include those known in the art including kojic acid, arbutin, ascorbic acid and derivatives thereof, eg, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate. Further suitable brighteners include those described in WO 95/34 280 A WO / 95/23 780; incorporated herein by reference.

Silicone based ingredients

The compositions of the present invention also preferably comprise silicone-based components.

Preferred examples are given below:

(i) Silicone based plasticizers. Organosiloxane oils with softening properties are used in the present compositions. Suitable organosiloxane oils include volatile, non-volatile silicones and mixtures thereof. The term "non-volatile" is used for silicones that are liquid under normal conditions and have a flash point (at one atmosphere pressure) of 100 ° C or higher. The term "volatile" refers to silicone oils having a flash point below 100 ° C. Suitable organopolysiloxanes are selected from a variety of silicones with a wide range of volatility and viscosity. Non-volatile polysiloxanes are preferred. Suitable silicones are disclosed in U.S. Pat. Patent No. No. 5,069,897, issued Dec. 3, 1991, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Preferred herein are organopolysiloxanes selected from the group consisting of polyalkylsiloxanes, dimethicones, dimethiconols, polyalkylarylsiloxanes, and mixtures thereof. More preferred are polyalkylsiloxanes and cyclomethicones. Preferred among the polyalkylsiloxanes are dimethicones such as DC200 available from Dow Corning and SF96 available from GE Silicone.

(ii) Silicone-based emulsifiers. Preferred emulsions of the present invention include a silicone containing emulsifier or surfactant. A large number of silicone emulsifiers are useful herein. These silicone emulsifiers are organically modified organopolysiloxanes, known to those skilled in the art as silicone surfactants. Suitable silicone emulsifiers include dimethicone copolyols. They are polydimethylsiloxanes modified to contain polyether side chains, such as polyethylene oxide, polypropylene oxide and mixtures thereof, and polyether chains containing ethylene oxide and propylene oxide derived groups. Other examples include alkyl-modified copolyols of dimethicone, ie, compounds containing C2-C30 side chains. Other suitable examples are dimethicone copolyols having various cationic, anionic and amphoteric groups.

Preparation of the composition

The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions by an aqueous homogeneous phase comprising organic granules, more than 8% wetting agent and an organic suntan. The compositions are preferably in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion. The ingredients may be mixed in any order by methods conventional in the art of cosmetics and well known to those skilled in the art.

Preferably, the organic granules are mixed slowly and homogeneously with the carrier oil before addition to the remainder of the composition. This achieves a more effective removal of negative skin stickiness of otherwise suitable agents than if the granules were added directly to the composition. Immediately after formation, the premix is added to the remainder of the composition to promote its advantageous properties. If the remainder of the composition is in the form of an emulsion, it is prepared prior to the addition of the premix. This renders the tearing of the premixed composition which could occur as a result of rapid mixing during emulsification.

Pre-mixed mixture

The mixture preferably contains 5 to 90 weight percent, more preferably 20 to 80 weight percent, and most preferably 40 to 75 weight percent organic granules. Preferably, its viscosity is less than 5000 mPa · s, more preferably less than 2000 mPa · s. Viscosity is measured using a Haake rheostress RS75 rheometer using a C35 / 2Ti cone and plate (0.105 mm gap). The viscosity is measured at 31 ° C (skin temperature) at a stirring rate of 20 s ^-1 . In addition, it is preferred that the pre-mixed mixture in the remainder of the composition form a stable, separate phase that would be observable by a conventional light microscope at 40x magnification as distinct droplets with a diameter greater than 0.1 μιη. However, it has been observed that, depending on the other ingredients of the composition, several compositions may migrate from one phase to the other after the composition is formed, thereby preventing the premixed composition from forming a true separate phase.

Carrier oil

Preferably, the carrier oil has a surface tension of less than selected organic granules and a viscosity of less than 350 mPa · s, preferably less than 100 mPa · s, and more preferably less than 75 mPa · s. The viscosity of the carrier oil is also measured at 31 ° C (skin temperature), in the same manner as described for the premix.

Preferably, the organosilicon-based carrier oil is selected from the group of non-volatile and volatile organosiloxanes and mixtures thereof. The term "non-volatile" means silicones liquid under laboratory conditions having a flash point (at one atmosphere pressure) greater than 100 ° C. The term "volatile" means silicone oils having a flash point below 100 ° C. Suitable organopolysiloxanes are selected from a variety of silicones with a wide range of volatility and viscosity.

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Nonvolatile organopolysiloxanes are preferred. Suitable silicone carrier oils are disclosed in U.S. Pat. Patent No. No. 5,069,897, issued Dec. 3, 1991. The organopolysiloxanes preferred herein are selected from the group consisting of polyalkylsiloxanes, alkyl substituted dimethicones, dimethiconols, polyalkylarylsiloxanes, and mixtures thereof. More preferred are polyalkylsiloxanes and cyclomethicones. Preferred among the polyalkylsiloxanes are dimethicones, e.g. DC200 available from Dow Corning and SF96 available from GE Silicone.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The following examples further illustrate preferred embodiments of the present invention. These examples serve as illustrations and do not limit the present invention in any way since many variations of the invention exist without departing from the spirit thereof. Unless otherwise indicated, the content of all components is expressed in percent by weight.

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Example AND II III IV IN VI Parsol HS ¹ 1.00 1.00 1.00 - - 1.00 Parsol 1,789 ¹ 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.00 Octocrylene ² 1.00 2.00 1.50 1.00 Oktylsalisylate ¹ 2.50 3.50 4.50 3.00 2.50 Parsol MCX ¹ - - - - 5.00 - Stearyl alcohol 0.40 0.40 0.48 0.80 1,2 0.40 Cetyl alcohol 1.00 0.80 0.72 1.80 0.80 1.00 Hydrofolic acid 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 Myrj 60 ⁴ 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 Isopropyl isostearate ⁵ 0.75 1.00 1.00 0.5 2.00 0.75 SEFA Cottonate ⁵ 1.50 1.00 1.80 - - 1.50 Ethylparaben 0.15 0.15 0.20 0.20 0.25 0.15 Propylparaben 0.20 0.20 0.30 0.25 0.25 0.20 Tocopherol acetate 0.25 0.50 0.75 0.50 - 0.25 Isohexadekan - 4.00 - 0.50 1.00 - Vaseline - - - 1.20 0.50 -

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Example AND II III IV in VI Deionized water to 100 to 100 to 100 to 100 to 100 to 100 Glycerine 9.00 12.00 - 15.00 - 9.00 Kobo GWL75CAP ⁷ 0.30 0.25 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.30 Polyethylene glycol 200 * 1.00 - - 10.00 1.00 Hexane-1,2,6-triol - 0.50 3.00 - - - Urea - - 10.00 - - - Montanov 68 ^y - 0.50 0.20 0.50 0.20 - Emulgade PL68 / 5O ¹⁰ - - - - - 0.25 EDTA dibasic sodium salt 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10

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Example AND II III IV IN VI Fluoropure 100C ^H 0.50 - - - - - Tospearl 145 A ¹² - 1.00 - - 1.00 1.00 Tospearl 120A ¹² - - - 1.00 - - Orgasol 2002 EXD COS ¹³ - - 1.00 - - - DC200 5en ¹⁴ - 0.65 1.50 - - - DC200 50en ¹⁴ 0.17 - - 0.50 - - DC200 lOOcs ¹⁴ ' - - - 2.50 - - Isohexadekan 0.15 - 0.50 - - -

Additional components

Example AND II III IV IN VI Sepigel 304 ⁹ 1.50 2.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 1.50 Sodium hydroxide pellets 0.013 0.013 0.013 0.013 0.013 0.013 benzyl alcohol 0.20 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.30 0.20 D-Panthenol - 0.50 0.50 - 1.00 - Niacinamide - 3.00 - 2.00 5.00 -

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1. supplied by Hoffmann-LA Roche, Inc., 340 Kingsland Street, Nutley, NJ 07110-1199

2. supplied by BASF Aktiengesellschaft, MEM / KU-D 205.67056 Ludwigshafen, Germany

3. supplied by Haarmann & Reimer Corporation, 70 Diamond Road, ΡΌ. Box 175, Springfield, NJ 07081-0175

4. PEG 100 Stearate supplied by ICI, PO Box 90, Wilton Center, Middlesborough, Cleveland, England. TS6 8JE

5. supplied by Scher Chemicals Inc, Industrial West, Clifton, NJ 07012

C 1 -C 30 monoesters or polyesters of sugars with one or more carboxylic acid groups as described herein, preferably sucrose polyester wherein the degree of esterification is 7-8 and wherein the fatty acid groups are C 18 mono- and / or di-unsaturated and behenate, wherein the molar ratio of unsaturated: behenate is 1: 7 to 3: 5, more preferably octaester of sucrose, wherein there are 7 behenic acid groups in the molecule and 1 oleic acid group, e.g., cottonseed fatty acid sucrose ester.

7. supplied by Kobo Products Inc, 690 Montrose Ave, So Plainfield, NJ 070800

8. supplied by Union Carbide Corporation, Danbury, Conn., USA

9. supplied by Seppic, 75 Quai DOrsay, Paris

10. supplied by Cognis UK Ltd., 3 ^rd floor, Eleanor House, 33/35 Eleanor Cross Road, Waltham Cross, EN8 7LE, UK

11. supplied by Shamrock Technologies Inc., Newark, NJ07114, USA

12. supplied by GE Silicones, Plasticslaan 1 / PO Box 117.4600 AC Bergen op Zoom, The Netherlands

13. supplied by Elf Atochem, 4, cours Michelet, La Defense 10, Cedex 42.92091, Paris

14. supplied by Dow Corning, Kings Court, 185 Kinds Rd, Reading, Berks, RG1 4EX

15. Starch octenyl succinate, aluminum salt supplied by National Starch and Chemical Limited, Braunston, Daventry, Northants., NN11 7KL, UK

Phase I was prepared by mixing oil-soluble emulsifiers, plasticizers and oil-soluble preservatives and heating gently until a homogeneous mixture was formed.

Phase II was prepared by heating water, glycerin, Kobo titanium dioxide, urea, polyethylene glycols and hexane-1,2,6-triol to 80 ° C with stirring using a Heidolph turbine mixer at 200 rpm, cooling to 75 ° C and adding Montana 68 or Emulgadu PL68 / 50 and EDTA disodium salts. (Montanov 68 and Emulgade PL68 / 50 available • 9999 94 9 94 9999 • 994 999 9 9 9 9 9

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add to the oil phase instead of the aqueous phase). Stirring was continued for a further 5 minutes and then phase I was added. The phase I and II mixture was homogenized using an Ultraturax T25 (IKA - Labortechnik) at 13,500 rpm for 10 minutes and cooled to 65 ° C.

If necessary, the phase III granules were mixed into the carrier oil at room temperature with a rotor stirrer at 50-150 rpm. After homogenization, the mixture was immediately added to the phase I / phase II emulsion. If there was no carrier oil in phase III, the granules were added slowly to the phase I / II emulsion with stirring.

The resulting mixture was cooled to 60 ° C and Sepigel 305 and sodium hydroxide were added. The remaining components were added after further cooling the mixture to 50 ° C. The resulting product was further cooled before packaging.

Industrial applicability

The present invention is useful in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries for preparing topical compositions for low tackiness skin.

Claims (18)

PATENT CLAIMS A composition for topical use with an aqueous homogeneous phase in the form of a lotion, cream or gel comprising: (i) 0.01 to 25% by weight of organic granular material with a mean particle size of 0.5 to 30 μιη; ii) more than 8% by weight of a surfactant selected from the group consisting of glycerin, polyalkylene glycol, urea, D or DL panthenol, hexane-1,2,6-triol, guanidine or derivatives thereof, alkylene glycols such as butylene glycol and propylene glycol and mixtures thereof; iii) 2 to 20 weight percent organic suntan. Composition according to claim 1, characterized in that the organic granular material has a mean particle size of 0.5 to 15 µm, more preferably 0.7 to 10 µm and most preferably 1 to 7.5 µm. 3. A composition according to claim 1 or 2 wherein the organic granular material is selected from the group consisting of organosilicon polymers, polyethylene, polyacrylonitrile, polyacrylic acid, polymethacrylic acid, polystyrene, polytetrafluoroethylene, polyvinylidene chloride, polyvinylidene chloride. polyamide and ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer; and mixtures thereof. Composition according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the organic granules are selected from organosilicon polymers and mixtures thereof, and more preferably polymethylsilsesquioxane. Composition according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the organic granular material has a critical surface tension of less than 50 mN / m, preferably less than 40 mN / m and more preferably less than 35 mN / m. Composition according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that it contains 0.1 to 15% by weight, preferably 0.2 to 5% by weight of organic granular material. AND 9 9 ··· 99 9 * 9 9999) 99999 * 9 999 • 999 * 999 * 9 9 * 999 999 * 9 9 9,999 9 * 99 999 999 99 99 * 99 99 Ί. A composition according to any one of claims 1 to 6 wherein the surfactant is selected from glycerin or urea and mixtures thereof. Composition according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that it contains 8 to 30% by weight, preferably 8.5 to 20% by weight and more preferably 9 to 15% by weight of wetting agent. Composition according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the organic suntan is selected from UVA-absorbing compounds or UVB-absorbing compounds and mixtures thereof. Composition according to claim 9, characterized in that the organic UVA absorbing suntan is a dibenzoylmethane derivative and mixtures thereof and preferably butylmethoxydibenzoylmethane. Composition according to claim 9, characterized in that the organic UVB absorbing suntan is selected from octocrylene, octomethoxycinamate, octylsalicylate, phenylbenzimidazolesulfonic acid and mixtures thereof, preferably octocrylene. Composition according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that it contains 4 to 14% by weight of an organic suntan. The composition of any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the sun protection factor is greater than 10, preferably greater than 15, and the critical absorption wavelength is greater than 370 nm. A composition according to any one of claims 1 to 13 comprising 0.1 to 20 weight percent, preferably 0.2 to 10 weight percent, and more preferably 0.5 to 5 weight percent niacinamide. . A composition according to any one of claims 1 to 14 in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion. 4 • 4 • 4444 4 4 4 4 44 4 44 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 • 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 444 44 • 4 Composition according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the granulated material is pre-dispersed in an organosiloxane oil and the preformed mixture has a viscosity of less than 5000 cps, preferably less than 5,000 cps at 31 ° C, at a stirring speed of 20 s ^-1 . 2 OOOcps. Composition according to any one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that the dispersion of the organosiloxane oil has a viscosity of less than 350 mPa · s, preferably at less than 350 mPa · s at a stirring speed of 20 s ^-1 . more than 100 mPa.s and more preferably less than 75 mPa.s. Use of a composition according to any one of claims 1 to 17, wherein the organosiloxane oil is preferably dimethicone. Use of a composition according to any one of claims 1 to 18 to provide a high degree of wetting and protection against UV with low tackiness.