| abstract |
The present invention relates to an alcohol-free transparent sunscreen composition containing at least one chemical ultra-violet (UV) light absorber, at least one solvent and at least one diphenyl silicone elastomer gellant. Preferably, the solvent is selected from the group consisting of dimethicone, dicaprylyl carbonate, lauryl lactate, neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, glycerin, and combinations thereof, and the diphenyl silicone elastomer gellant contains diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone. Such a transparent sunscreen composition can be used to form a stable and aesthetically appeal clear gel for protecting skin against harmful effects of UV radiation. |