Sunscreen compositions are provided for protecting skin from sun-induced damage comprising (i) at least one UV-B and/or UV-A/UV-B sunblock active, (ii) at least one meroterpene and (iii) a dermatological acceptable carrier wherein the meroterpene is free or substantially free of psoralens and has a purity of at least 90% w/w. Preferably, the sunblock active will be a UV-A/UV-B sunblock active. These skin protective compositions may optionally include an effective amount of one or more skin protective ingredients such as antioxidants, vitamins, anti-inflammatory agents, self-tanning agents and mixtures thereof.
