Benzophenone-1

Benzophenone-1 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a light stabilizer, uv absorber agent. It is used in 195 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameBENZOPHENONE-1
FunctionLIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER
CAS number131-56-6
EC number205-029-4
Prevalence195 products (0.21% of dataset)
Most used inNail
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches110

Used in

Nail Care 98.5%Face Cleansers 0.5%Hand Soaps 0.5%Makeup Removers 0.5%

Frequently asked

What does Benzophenone-1 do in skincare?
Benzophenone-1 functions as a light stabilizer, uv absorber agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Benzophenone-1?
It is most commonly found in Nail products, especially nail care (98.5% of its uses).

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