| abstract |
Disclosed are topical skin care compositions and corresponding methods of using those compositions in preventing, retarding, or treating the harmful effects of solar radiation on skin. The compositions comprise 05'-adenosine-diphosphate ribose (ADPR) and a dermatologically acceptable carrier, wherein the compositions are applied topically to the skin prior to, during, or shortly after exposure to the sun. It has been found that 05'-adenosine-diphosphate ribose is unique among many nucleoside derivatives in protecting skin cells from the harmful effects of solar radiation, especially UV radiation. |