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; andZ 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; orZ′—Hx′Ox′-y′wherein x′ is an integer greater than 3y′ is an integer less than x′; andZ′ is one of a monoatomic cation, a polyatomic ion or a cationic complex; and at least one of a humectant emollient or carrier.