| abstract |
(ii) a sunscreen active, (ii) a water-resistant agent comprising a natural wax having a damping coefficient of less than 1.0 in the linear viscoelastic range at body temperature, and (iii) an emulsion of components (i)-(iii). An improved water resistance sunscreen composition comprising a stabilizable emulsifier or surfactant, wherein the sunscreen composition has a static SPF of at least 75% after immersion in water for 4 hours, preferably at least 75%. Maintain at least 85%, most preferably at least 99%, of the sunscreen composition. [Selection diagram] Fig. 1 |