abstract |
Described herein are topical skin compositions useful for protecting the skin from the sun. The topical skin compositions comprise cosmetic ingredients such as homosalate; octisalate; oxybenzone; octocrylene; avobenzone; C12-15 alkyl benzoate; dicaprylyl carbonate; glycerin; VP/eicosene copolymer; cetearyl alcohol; caprylyl methicone; ceteth-20 phosphate; silica; and ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP copolymer. The compositions may also comprise other cosmetic ingredients, examples of which include film formers, preservatives, emulsifiers, conditioning agents, and moisturizers. Also disclosed are methods of using the topical skin compositions. |