| abstract |
The invention relates to photoprotective cosmetic compositions comprising microspheres and a process for preparing them. In particular, the invention is especially effective in protecting the skin against visible solar radiation, while ensuring a highly acceptable uniform skin tone and appearance. The present inventors have developed a microsphere with hollow interior and shell of a material having a specific optical property and specific thickness and coated with another material having a different specific optical property, a combination that gives the microsphere amazing benefits both in terms of protection of harmful sun rays, while giving a pleasant skin appearance when these microspheres are incorporated into topical compositions. |