A composition comprising: at least one compound of the chemical structure: wherein x is an odd integer ≥ 3 y is an integer between 1 and 20 and Z is one of a monoatomic ion from Groups 14 through 17 having a charge value between -1 and -3 or a polyatomic ion having a charge between -1 and -3 or Z - H x O x-y wherein x is an integer greater than 3 y is an integer less than x and Z is one of a monoatomic cation, a polyatomic ion or a cationic complex and at least one of a humectant emollient or carrier.