An object of the present invention is to provide an ultraviolet protection material that can dramatically improve the ultraviolet protection effect while maintaining high light stability when blended into various cosmetics having a sunscreen effect. SOLUTION: The ultraviolet protective composite material according to the present invention is characterized in that an ultraviolet absorber is included in at least a part of pores of porous silica having an average pore diameter of 30 nm or less. [Selection diagram] Fig. 1【課題】日焼け止め効果を有する各種化粧料に配合した場合に、高い光安定性を保ちながら、紫外線防御効果を飛躍的に向上させることが可能な紫外線防御材料が望まれていた。【解決手段】本発明に係る紫外線防御用複合材料は、平均細孔径が３０ｎｍ以下である多孔質シリカの、少なくとも一部の細孔内部に紫外線吸収剤を内包したことを特徴とする。【選択図】図１
