| abstract |
The present invention relates to a new cosmetic sunscreen in emulsion form for external application, based on absorbent and reflecting substances in combination with a new radical scavenger system, comprising (a) vitamin E, or a derivative of vitamin E, or a combination of vitamin E and a derivative of vitamin E, as a free-radical scavenger, in combination with (b) 2-(dihydroxyethyl)-2-hydroxy-6,10,14--trimethyl- pentadecane, as a compound which provides a homogeneous distribution and increased penetration and/or diffusion of said scavenger, and to a process for preparation of said system. |