invention embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention . other embodiments may be utilized and structural , logical , chemical , and other changes may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention discussed herein . the following detailed description is , therefore , not to be taken in a limiting sense , and the scope of the invention discussed herein is defined only by the appended claims . embodiments of the invention described herein include a base system for use in uv labile compositions to prevent degradation and damage from uv radiation as well as formulations that include the base system , a method for making the base system and a method for blending the base system with a uv labile composition . the base system includes a blend of uv filters , namely octyl methoxycinnamate , avobenzone , oxybenzone , and octyl salicylate . the concentration of each uv filter and ratio of one filter to another are variable and depend upon the application of the base system . for instance , the concentration of each uv filter are different for each application in a group including blush , concealer , and foundation . other components that may be added to the base system include vitamins , such as vitamin a , c , d and e and any other oil soluble vitamins in percentages of 0 . 001 - 1 . 00 percent . antioxidants such as bht , tinosorb ( bis - ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ), bis - benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutyl phenol , tinogard ( tris ( tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol ) citrate , tetradibutyl pentaerithrityl hydroxyhydrocinnamate , sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate , cibafast and other antioxidants known to those skilled in the art may be incorporated into the base system in percentages of 0 . 001 - 2 . 00 percent by weight of the blend . other spf active components that may be added to the base system for some embodiments include titanium oxide , octylcrylene , paba , benzophenones as well as other spf agents known to those skilled in the art . these components are added in percentages between 0 . 001 - 8 . 00 percent . these spf components may be added as a single component for some embodiments , as groups of components for other embodiments . active components that contribute to deodorancy such as farnesol , triclosan , deo safe active , zinc ricinoleate , silver ion , triethyl citrate and other deodorant actives known to those skilled in the art may be added to the base system in percentages between 0 . 01 - 1 . 00 percent by weight of the base system . other agents such as sequestering agents , chelating agents , preservatives , and anti - nitrosating agents may be added in concentrations ranging from about 0 . 001 - 1 . 00 percent . for some embodiments , aroma chemicals are incorporated into the blend to provide unique properties that increase performance of a composition . naturally derived active botanical essential oils and lipid fractions may also be incorporated into the blend to achieve unique appearance and improve performance . the base system of the invention is usable as a stand alone uv inhibition system for cosmetic formulations , and , for some embodiments , medicinal formulations , and chemical formulations generally , having a susceptibility to uv deterioration . the base system of the invention is also usable as a carrier for additional adjuvants that contribute to the overall stability and efficacy of cosmetic , medicinal and chemical products . these adjuvants include the additional spf active components , deodorants , and aroma chemicals described herein . the base system is also usable as an spf cocktail that produces spf values of 4 - 50 , depending upon the total concentration of the base system that is used in the finished consumer product . the base system of the invention is prepared by heating liquid components such as octyl methoxycinnamate and octyl salicylate , of the system in a steam jacketed kettle to a temperature range of 50 - 55 degrees centigrade . powder - based components are dissolved in the heated liquid components . all other components are included in an appropriate liquid phase or powder phase and are added separately or in unison . the base system is a stable , clear to yellowish liquid that may be directly added to a finished product for some embodiments . for other embodiments , the base system is combined in a separate phase to achieve a desired solubility . the base system may be prepared in advance in composition production and may be incorporated at room temperature with no additional heat . the base system imparts stability and improved efficacy to formulations into which it is added . the base system aids in the manufacture of cosmetic formulations by reducing processing time for manufacture . the base system also simplifies manufacture and does not require manufacturers to have sophisticated equipment and knowledge of sophisticated uv cocktails to make a product . one formulation embodiment of the base system is a water based system having the following ingredients : the base system of the invention is free from solvents and extraction residuals . one other water - based base system includes the following ingredients : the cosmetic and dermatological preparations according to the invention may contain cosmetic auxiliaries , such as those customarily used in such preparations , e . g . preservatives , bactericides , perfumes , antifoams , dyes , pigments which have a coloring effect , thickeners , moisturizers and / or humectants , fats , oils , waxes or other customary constituents of a cosmetic or dermatological formulation , such as alcohols , polyols , polymers , foam - stabilizers , electrolytes , organic solvents or silicone derivatives . examples of the types of cosmetic products of the invention described herein include soap , body shampoo , facial cleansing cream , and other such cleansing cosmetic products ; skin toners , creams , emulsions , packs , and other such basic skin care products ; powders , foundations , and other such base makeup products ; lipstick , blusher , eye shadow , eye liner , mascara , and other such facial cosmetic products ; makeup products for manicures and the like ; shampoos , hair rinses , hair conditioners , hair treatments , setting lotions , blow styling lotions , hairsprays , foam styling agents , gel styling agents , hair liquid , hair tonic , hair cream , hair growth tonic , hair growth stimulants , hair dyes , hair dressing , and other such hair care cosmetic products ; perfumes , eau de colognes , and other such aromatic cosmetic products ; toothpastes ; bath preparations ; and depilatories , aftershave lotions , antiperspirants , deodorants , sun blocks , and other such special cosmetic products . basic skin care products , makeup products , and other such skin cosmetic products or hair care cosmetic products are particularly preferred . examples of the physical states of this cosmetic product include aqueous liquid , oil - based liquid , emulsion , cream , foam , semisolid , solid , and powder . it is also possible to use this cosmetic product by spraying . it is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed . the accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and are incorporated in and constitute part of this specification , illustrate several embodiments of the invention and together with the description serve to explain the principles of the invention .
the invention described herein includes a chemical system consisting essentially of octyl methoxycinnamate , oxybenzone , ethylhexyl salicylate , and avobenzone and optionally , water . the chemical system imparts resistance to ultraviolet energy when added to cosmetic formulations , chemical formulations , and medicinal formulations .