Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine is a cosmetic ingredient used as a hair conditioning, light stabilizer agent. It appears in about 3% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 40 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameBIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE
FunctionHAIR CONDITIONING, LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
CAS number187393-00-6
Prevalence2,537 products (2.73% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Scientific studies40 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches720

Used in

Sunscreens 83.4%Day Moisturizers 6.1%Lip Moisturizers 2.5%BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizers 2.1%Face Primers 1%General Moisturizers 0.7%

Frequently asked

What does Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine do in skincare?
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine functions as a hair conditioning, light stabilizer agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (83.4% of its uses).

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