The Procter Gamble Company

Stephen J Kirchner

Ranjit U Chatterjee

Disclosed are topical compositions comprising sorbohydroxamic acid with a radical scavenging compound which prevent damage to skin caused UV radiation. Also disclosed is a method for using these compositions topically, to prevent damage to skin caused by UV radiation exposure.

Photoprotection compositions and methods comprising sorbohydroxamic acid

Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising sorbohydroxamic acid, or pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, which are useful for topical application to prevent damage to skin caused by acute or chronic UV exposure. Combinations of sorbohydroxamic acid together with tocopherol sorbate and/or sunscreens are also disclosed. Also disclosed is a method for using these compositions topically, prior to UV exposure, to prevent damage to skin caused by acute or chronic UV exposure.

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Madison, CT, United States of America

Stephen J Kirchner