Sunscreen compositions

1. A sunscreen composition comprising:

(a) at least one sunscreen agent; and

(b) at least one lauryl glucoside emulsifier,

wherein said at least one lauryl glucoside emulsifier imparts an enhanced soft, silky feel to the composition.

2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said at least one sunscreen agent is selected from the group consisting of para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), avobenzone, benzophenone-1, benzophenone-2, benzophenone-3, benzophenone-4, benzophenone-6, benzophenone-8, benzophenone-12, methoxycinnamate, ethyl dihydroxypropyl-PABA, glyceryl PABA, homosalate, methyl anthranilate, octocrylene, octyl dimethyl PABA, octyl methoxycinnamate, octyl salicylate, PABA, 2-phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulphonic acid, triethanolamine salicylate, 3-(4-methylbenzylidene)-camphor, red petrolatum, zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, 3-(4-methylbenzyldine)boran-2-one(methylbenzindinecamphor), benzotriazole, phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid, methylene bis-benzotrizolyl tetramethylbutyl phenol, and any combinations thereof.

3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said at least one sunscreen agent is selected from the group consisting of avobenzone, benzophenone-3, octyl methoxycinnamate, octyl salicylate, homosalate, zinc oxide, octocrylene, avobenzone, titanium dioxide, and any combinations thereof.

4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said at least one sunscreen agent is about 1 wt. % to about 40 wt. % of the total weight of the composition.

5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said at least one lauryl glucoside emulsifier is about 0.05 wt. % to about 10 wt. % of the total weight of the composition.

6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said at least one lauryl glucoside emulsifier is about 0.5 wt. % to about 1.6 wt. % of the total weight of the composition.

7. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising one or more additional emulsifiers other than a glucoside emulsifier.

8. The composition of claim 7 , wherein said one or more additional emulsifiers are selected from the group consisting of butylated PVP, cetyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, behenyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, glyceryl stearate citrate, sodium dicocoylethylenediamine PEG-15 sulfate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinates, lecithin, sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, diethylhexyl napthalate, sorbitan oleate, sorbitan sesquioleate, sorbitan isostearate, sorbitan trioleate, polyglyceryl-3-diisostearate, polyglycerol ester of oleic/isostearic acid, polyglyceryl-6 hexaricinolate, polyglyceryl-4-oleate, polygylceryl-4 oleate/PEG-8 propylene glycol cocoate, oleamide DEA, sodium glyceryl oleate phosphate, hydrogenated vegetable glycerides phosphate, and any combinations thereof.

9. The composition of claim 7 , wherein said one or more additional emulsifiers are selected from the group consisting of cetyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, behenyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, glyceryl stearate citrate, sodium dicocoylethylenediamine PEG-15 sulfate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinates, lecithin, and any combinations thereof.

10. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising one or more emollients.

11. The composition of claim 10 , wherein said one or more emollients is selected from the group consisting of di-PPG-3 myristyl ether adipate, dipentaerythritol hexa C 5-9 acid esters, cyclomethicone, dimethicone, dicapryl maleate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, mineral oil, lanolin oil, coconut oil, cocoa butter, olive oil, aloe extracts, jojoba oil, castor oil, fatty acid, fatty alcohol, diisopropyl adipate, hydroxybenzoate ester, benzoic acid ester of C 9 -C 15 alcohols, isononyl iso-nonanoate, alkane, silicone, ether, C 12 -C 15 alkyl benzoate, and any combinations thereof.

12. The composition of claim 10 , wherein said one or more emollients is selected from the group consisting of di-PPG-3 myristyl ether adipate, dipentaerythritol hexa C 5−9 acid esters, and any combinations thereof.

13. The composition of claim 11 , wherein said one or more emollients are present in an amount about 0.10 wt. % to about 30 wt. % of the total weight of the composition.

14. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising water.

15. The composition of claim 14 , wherein said water is present in an amount about 45 wt. % to about 75 wt. % of the total weight of the composition.

16. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising one or more additional components selected from the group consisting of skin-feel additive, moisturizing agent, film former/waterproofing agent, pH adjuster/chelating agent, preservative, and any combinations thereof.

17. The composition of claim 16 , wherein said skin-feel additive is selected from the group consisting of synthetic polymers, tribehenin, silicones, esters, particulates, and any combinations thereof.

18. The composition of claim 17 , wherein said skin-feel additive is tribehenin.

19. The composition of claim 17 , wherein said skin-feel additive is present in an amount about 0.10 wt. % to about 5 wt. % of the total weight of the composition.

20. The composition of claim 16 , wherein said moisturizing agent is a humectant.

21. The composition of claim 20 , wherein said humectant is selected from the group consisting of glycerin, polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol, sorbitol, PEG-4, and any combinations thereof.

22. The composition of claim 16 , wherein said moisturizing agent is present in an amount about 0.10 wt. % to about 1 wt. % of the total weight of the composition.

23. The composition of claim 16 , wherein said film former/waterproofing agent is selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, octadecene/MA copolymer, synthetic wax, and any combinations thereof.

24. The composition of claim 16 , wherein said film former/waterproofing agent is present in an amount about 0.10 wt. % to about 5 wt. % of the total weight of the composition.

25. The composition of claim 16 , wherein said pH adjuster/chelating agent is selected from the group consisting of sodium hydroxide, triethanolamine, trisodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, and any combinations thereof.

26. The composition of claim 16 , wherein said preservative is selected from the group consisting of methyldibromo glutaronitrile, methylchloroisothiazolinone, phenoxyethanol, diazolidinyl urea, iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, chloromethylisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone, vitamin E and its derivatives, vitamin C, butylated hydroxytoluene, methylparaben, and any combinations thereof.

27. A sunscreen composition comprising:

(a) about 6 wt. % to about 12 wt. % of one or more sunscreens; and

(b) about 0.6 wt. % to about 1.3 wt. % lauryl glucoside,

wherein said lauryl glucoside imparts a soft, silky feel to the composition when applied to a user's skin.

28. The composition of claim 27 , wherein said one or more sunscreens are selected from the group consisting of octyl methoxycinnamate, octyl salicylate, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, octocrylene, benzophenone-3, and any combinations thereof.

29. The composition of claim 27 , further comprising one or more additional components selected from the group consisting of emulsifier other than glucoside, emollient, skin-feel additive, moisturizing agent, film former/waterproofing agent, pH adjuster/chelating agent, preservative, and any combinations thereof.

30. The composition of claim 27 , wherein the composition has a SPF of at least 15.

31. A sunscreen composition comprising:

(a) about 15 wt. % to about 25 wt. % of one or more sunscreens; and

(b) about 0.6 wt. % to about 1.3 wt. % lauryl glucoside,

wherein said lauryl glucoside imparts a soft, silky feel to the composition when applied to a user's skin.

32. The composition of claim 31 , wherein said one or more sunscreens are selected from the group consisting of octyl methoxycinnamate, octyl salicylate, octocrylene, benzophenone-3, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, and any combinations thereof.

33. The composition of claim 31 , further comprising one or more additional components selected from the group consisting of emulsifier other than glucoside, emollient, skin-feel additive, moisturizing agent, film former/waterproofing agent, pH adjuster/chelating agent, preservative, and any combinations thereof.

34. The composition of claim 31 , wherein the composition has a SPF of at least 30.

35. A sunscreen composition comprising:

(a) about 20 wt. % to about 30 wt. % of one or more sunscreens; and

(b) about 0.6 wt. % to about 1.3 wt. % lauryl glucoside,

wherein said lauryl glucoside imparts a soft, silky feel to the composition when applied to a user's skin.

36. The composition of claim 35 , wherein said one or more sunscreens are selected from the group consisting of octyl methoxycinnamate, octyl salicylate, octocrylene, benzophenone-3, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, zinc oxide mixed with C 12−15 alkyl benzoate, titanium dioxide, and any combinations thereof.

37. The composition of claim 35 , further comprising one or more additional components selected from the group consisting of emulsifier other than glucoside, emollient, skin-feel additive, moisturizing agent, film former/waterproofing agent, pH adjuster/chelating agent, preservative, and any combinations thereof.

38. The composition of claim 35 , wherein the composition has a SPF of at least 50.