Benzophenone-4
Benzophenone-4 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a light stabilizer, uv absorber agent. It is used in 406 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.
| INCI name | BENZOPHENONE-4 |
| Function | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER |
| CAS number | 4065-45-6 |
| EC number | 223-772-2 |
| Prevalence | 406 products (0.44% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Monthly searches | 480 |
Used in
Face Cleansers 8.6%Toners 8.6%Styling Creams & Sprays 7.4%Shampoos 6.4%Mousse & Foam 5.9%Hair Sprays 5.7%
Frequently asked
- What does Benzophenone-4 do in skincare?
- Benzophenone-4 functions as a light stabilizer, uv absorber agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Benzophenone-4?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially face cleansers (8.6% of its uses).
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