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 nameBENZOPHENONE-4
FunctionLIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
CAS number4065-45-6
EC number223-772-2
Prevalence406 products (0.44% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches480

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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