Quick answer

Key benefits: Anti-Aging.

Benzophenone-3

Updated

2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone

Purpose

Also called oxybenzone, a sunscreen agent that protects skin primarily from the sun’s UVB rays.

Rating

BEST

Category

UV Filters, pH Adjuster/Stabilizer

INCI Purpose

LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER

Benefits

Anti-Aging — Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

Alternative Names

Hair Profile

Functions

UV Filter

At a Glance

Article

Also called oxybenzone, a sunscreen agent that protects skin primarily from the sun’s UVB rays and some, but not all, UVA rays.

See: Oxybenzone

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