| abstract |
The invention relates to sunscreen cosmetics with natural plant active substances. These products contain, as active substance, the aqueous extract or the hydroalcoholic extract of elderflower (sambucus nigra), as well as the usual cosmetic fillers, diluents and adjuvants and optionally 2-ethylhexyl p-dimethylaminobenzoate. These products are prepared by extracting elder flowers with water mixed with alcohol or water, and by homogenizing the extract obtained with fillers, diluents and adjuvants favorable to the skin, and optionally p-dimethylaminobenzoate of 2-ethylhexyl. The products according to the invention have a curative effect on the skin and absorb ultraviolet light in the range of 200 to 360 nm. |