Playtex Products, Inc.

Thomas Russo

James P SaNogueira

Olga Dueva-Koganov

A sunless tanning composition having dihydroacetone and an amphoglycinate (amphoacetate) in an amount effective for sunless tanning is provided. Also provided is a method of sunless tanning having the step of topically applying to the skin an effective amount of a sunless tanning composition having dihydroacetone and an amphoglycinate.

Sunless tanning composition and method of sunless tanning

The present invention provides a sunless tanning substrate having one or more sunless tanning enhancers, which adjust the rate of color development and/or adjust or customize the color developed on the skin. The present invention further provides a method of sunless tanning comprising the step of using the sunless tanning substrate of the present invention either prior to application, simultaneously with application, after application, or any combinations thereof, of one or more sunless tanning actives or agents to the skin. The present invention also provides a sunless tanning kit that includes one or more of the sunless tanning substrates.

Sunless tanning substrate

The present invention provides a sunless tanning composition having (a) a sunless tanning agent selected from the group consisting of: dihydroxyacetone, melanin, mahakanni, erythrulose, and any mixtures thereof, and (b) an application indicator agent selected from the group consisting of: henna, caramel, and mixtures thereof. Optionally, a color fixative may be included.

Sunless tanning compositions

The present invention is a sunscreen composition that protects the scalp and hair from the sun's rays. The composition contains at least one sunscreen agent in combination with a cinnamido alkyl amine cationic quaternary salt. In addition, a method for protecting the scalp and hair by applying an effective amount of the composition is provided.

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Butler, NJ, United States of America

Thomas Russo