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Benzophenone-8

Benzophenone UV absorber, which can act as an auxiliary filter or formula stabilizer. In modern SPFs, it is encountered less frequently, but in INCI it is important for understanding older sunscreens and decorative products.

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✓ Safe

Comedogenic Rating

0/5

Irritation Potential

0/5

What is it?

This is a benzophenone derivative with UV absorption. Depending on the region and type of product, it may be considered a UV filter or an auxiliary UV absorber.

It may be found in older generation sunscreens, decorative cosmetics, hair care products, and products where it is necessary to reduce photodegradation.

Key Benefits

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Absorbs UV radiation.

Helps reduce the impact of UV on the formula or, in appropriate systems, on the SPF profile.

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Supports product stability.

May protect color, fragrance, or other light-sensitive ingredients.

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Useful for reading older formulations.

Helps recognize SPF systems before the widespread adoption of newer filters.

Suitable for

older SPFs.decorative cosmetics.hair carephotostabilization.

Main Actions

✓ UV absorber✓ photostabilizer✓ formula protection✓ legacy UV filter

Not the most typical modern filter.

If you are looking for a daily SPF, broader-spectrum filters and UVA/PA labeling are more important. Benzophenone-8 alone is not a sign of comprehensive modern sun protection.

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