The present invention is directed to combination sunscreen and insect repellant compositions. The combination sunscreen and insect repellant compositions contain (i) diethyl toluamide (or N,N-Diethyl-3-methylbenzamide or DEET), and (ii) one or more sunscreen components, with each sunscreen component being capable of absorbing ultraviolet light rays. The combination sunscreen and insect repellant compositions may contain additional composition components such as a polymeric binder system, and deionized water. The present invention is also directed to methods of making and using combination sunscreen and insect repellant compositions.
