Benzophenone.
Also known as: benzophenone-1, benzophenone-2, benzophenone-3 (oxybenzone), diphenyl ketone
A group of aromatic ketones used as UV filters, fragrance ingredients, and UV stabilizers in cosmetics and packaging.
Global status.
How benzophenone is regulated in cosmetics around the world.
91% of countries with data ban or restrict this ingredient
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BP-1 and BP-3 listed as UV filters with limits in Annex VI; some derivatives banned under Annex II.
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Permitted as UV filter/stabilizer with limits.
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Permitted as UV filter with limits.
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Derivatives permitted as UV filters with limits.
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Derivatives permitted as UV filters with limits.
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Regulated as sunscreen active with limits.
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Derivatives permitted as UV filters with limits.
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Permitted as UV filter with limits per ANVISA.
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Permitted with limits.
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Permitted as UV filter with limits, aligned with EU.
The reason brands include it.
Absorbs UV light to protect both the product formulation and the user's skin from UV damage. Also used as a fragrance fixative and photoinitiator in packaging.
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Benzophenone in product types.
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Common alternatives.
What Numbrrrz uses
Numbrrrz does not use benzophenone. Every tube is organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil and vitamin E, plus organic essential oils or flavoring in the scented versions.