Benzophenone-3
Benzophenone-3 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a light stabilizer, uv absorber agent. It is used in 366 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.
| INCI name | BENZOPHENONE-3 |
| Function | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER |
| CAS number | 131-57-7 |
| EC number | 205-031-5 |
| Prevalence | 366 products (0.39% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Monthly searches | 320 |
Used in
Sunscreens 49.2%Day Moisturizers 7.7%Nail Care 7.4%General Moisturizers 6.6%Lip Moisturizers 5.5%Fragrances 5.2%
Frequently asked
- What does Benzophenone-3 do in skincare?
- Benzophenone-3 functions as a light stabilizer, uv absorber agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Benzophenone-3?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (49.2% of its uses).
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