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Benzophenone-1

UV absorber from the benzophenone family, which more often works as protection for the formula itself from light rather than as the main sunscreen filter for the skin. Benzophenone-1 helps stabilize fragrance, color, or UV-sensitive actives.

UV absorberphotostabilizerbenzophenoneformula protection

✓ Safe

Comedogenic Rating

0/5

Irritation Potential

0/5

What is it?

It is a molecule from the benzophenone group capable of absorbing part of the UV radiation. In cosmetics, it is often used to stabilize the product, dyes, or aromatic components.

It can be found in perfumed products, decorative cosmetics, nail polishes, hair care products, and formulas where color or scent stability under light is important.

Key Benefits

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Protects the formula from light

Helps reduce photodegradation of sensitive components in the product.

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Supports color stability

Can be useful in decorative cosmetics or products with dyes.

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Works as an auxiliary UV absorber

Does not necessarily mean SPF protection on the label, but affects the stability of the formulation.

Suitable for

decorative cosmeticshair careperfumed formulasproduct stabilization

Main Actions

✓ UV absorber✓ photostabilizer✓ color protection✓ formula stabilizer

Do not confuse with SPF-active

The presence of Benzophenone-1 in the composition does not mean that the product is sunscreen. Approved UV filters in the declared system and appropriate labeling are required for SPF.

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