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Base & Function
Benzophenone-3
Barrier
INCI: Benzophenone-3
In short · TL;DR
Category
Base & Function
Effect
An organic UV filter that absorbs UVB to short-wave UVA (commonly known as oxybenzone)
Concentration
Roughly several % in sunscreen formulations (upper limit depends on each country's regulations)
Effect
An organic UV filter that absorbs UVB to short-wave UVA (commonly known as oxybenzone)
Mechanism
The benzophenone skeleton absorbs ultraviolet light and dissipates it as heat, etc.
Typical concentration
Roughly several % in sunscreen formulations (upper limit depends on each country's regulations)
Onset
Functions immediately after application
Cautions
There are reports of contact sensitization and photosensitization, and the maximum allowed concentration and labeling regulations differ by region. No pharmaceutical/medicinal efficacy claims permitted
Evidence & references
This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.
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