Ultraviolet radiation sun protective compositions are reported which feature micronized metal oxide inorganic particles selected from zinc oxide, titanium oxide and mixtures thereof, the inorganic particles being coated with poly [C.sub.8-C.sub.20 hydroxycarboxylic acid], the coated particles measured at a 10% loading in dodecane and 1 minute elapsed time having a Zeta Potential ranging from 2 to 10 mv, amounts of the poly [C.sub.8-C.sub.20 hydroxycarboxylic acid] to the inorganic particles being in a relative weight ratio of 1:100 to 1:10.

The invention relates to matte nail compositions including polylactic acid microparticles, as well as to methods, kits and nail composition sets related to such compositions.

The invention describes aqueous, surfactant-containing and/or transparent cleansing preparations containing novel associative thickeners, the A-MA polymers. Solid particles, bubbles and/or droplets can be present as a stable suspension in the preparations.

The invention comprises an emulsifier-free, skin-conditioning, cosmetic or dermatological preparation having a granular structure, characterized by contents of fatty alcohols and wax or paraffin for use on wet skin. The preparation is characterized by a special production method, which in turn only brings about the advantageous properties of a skin conditioning.

The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic agent for the treatment of keratinic fibers, in particular human hair, wherein the cosmetic agent constitutes a powder containing hydrophobically modified silicon dioxide and particles comprising a silicone elastomer. Furthermore, the present disclosure relates to a spray applicator comprising the cosmetic agent. In addition, the present disclosure relates to the use of the cosmetic agent.

A phosphorous compound such as STMP is used as a cross-linking agent while making a starch nanoparticle in an emulsion process. Negative charge of the nanoparticle is reduced or reversed by adding cations and/or cationizing the starch optionally while forming the nanoparticles. Anionic active agents, such as fluoride or fluorescein, are optionally incorporated into the nanoparticle during the formation process. For example, a fluoride salt can also be used, which promotes the crosslinking reaction while also providing fluoride in the nanoparticle. The retention of both calcium and fluoride in the nanoparticle is improved when both salts are used. Alternatively, the nanoparticle may be used without added calcium and/or fluoride. The nanoparticles may be useful for tooth remineralization, the treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity, to treat caries, or as a diagnostic agent to locate carious lesions.

[Problem] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a novel optical functional material in which silver nanoparticles are used. [Solution] According to the present invention, a ternary composite formed by mixing silver nanoparticles, an organic semiconductor, and a clay in a liquid phase is provided. The organic semiconductor is preferably an organic charge-transfer complex, and more preferably a charge-transfer boron polymer. The clay is a layered silicate mineral, and preferably smectite. The present invention also provides an antibacterial agent, a photoelectric converter, and a photosensitive pointing device using the ternary composite.

The present invention relates to a sunscreen composition comprising: a. an aqueous phase; b. an oil phase comprising at least one cosmetically acceptable oil; c. at least one sunscreen active; and d. up to about 5% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of an emulsifier system comprising; i. at least one ionic surfactant; ii. at least one nonionic surfactant having an HLB of greater than or equal to about 14; and iii. at least one nonionic surfactant having an HLB of less than or equal to about 10; wherein the composition is an oil-in-water emulsion containing oil droplets having an average particle size of from about 100 to 150 nm, is alcohol-free, and appears semi-transparent to transparent upon application onto an end-user's skin.

Compositions for transdermal delivery of an active agent and methods for using such compositions are described herein.

The disclosure also describes a method for creating a composition, comprising: a) preparing a water phase mixture with a base of deionized water; b) optionally adding thickening or thinning agents into a water phase and mixing until free from lumps; c) optionally adding carrageenan into the mixture and mixing until free of lumps; d) heating the mixture to up to 80° C.; e) adding vegetable glycerin and optionally aloe vera gel or liquid and mixing until completely uniform; f) preparing an oil phase mixture by heating one or more carrier oils to up to 75° C.; g) adding a dispersant, SPF boosting oils and/or waxes, and optionally stearic acid, an anti-oxidant, and vitamin E oil, and mixing until all the solids are dissolved; h) slowly adding sucrose stearate, maintaining temperature; i) adding inorganic sun-block agents while homogenizing until smooth and uniform; j) increasing the temperature to up to 80° C. and adding said water phase mixture; k) mixing until smooth and homogenous; l) cooling the mixture down to 45° C. or less; m) adding aloe vera gel, and optionally a salt, grapefruit seed extract, and ascorbyl palmitate, powdered butter milk, and powdered milk; n) adding preservatives; o) adding essential oils; and finally p) mixing until smooth and homogenous. The compositions of the present disclosure are shown to be capable of protecting skin and mammalian health from the harmful effects of radiation including ultraviolet light or sunlight by inhibiting the loss of skin immunocompetency and eliminating any known or suspected endocrine disrupting agents normally utilized as sun protective agents.