Ethylhexyl triazone in skincare
An organic UV filter that primarily absorbs UVB.
What is ethylhexyl triazone?
An organic UV filter that primarily absorbs UVB. On the ingredient list, you can find the name Ethylhexyl Triazone. The dictionary uses both the common name and the INCI name, so you can compare the explanation with the packaging.
What does ethylhexyl triazone do for skin and the product?
Included in sun protection products with multiple filters.
UV filters are included in formulations tested for sun protection. The finished sunscreen's SPF and UVA protection tell you more than the name of a single filter. Ordinary balm does not replace sunscreen.
Follow the sunscreen's dosage and reapplication instructions. A water-free balm does not replace sunscreen.
How to read the ingredient list
Look at the product's purpose and overall composition. Position on the list does not tell you the exact concentration used or how your skin will react. One substance can serve several purposes in the same product.
Questions about ethylhexyl triazone
What does ethylhexyl triazone do in skincare?
Included in sun protection products with multiple filters.
What should I know about ethylhexyl triazone?
Follow the sunscreen's dosage and reapplication instructions. A water-free balm does not replace sunscreen.
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About sources and ingredient names
The European Commission's CosIng database is a reference for cosmetic ingredient names and functions. An entry does not constitute approval of all uses or evidence of a particular product effect.
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