• INCI name: Ethylhexyl Triazone
• FDA Approval: No, but approved for us up to 5% in Japan
• Blocks UVA: No
• Blocks UVB: Yes
• Photo-stable: Extremely stable
• Other characteristics:
  • The MOST effective UVB filter
  • Only small concentrations are required to achieve high SPF value
  • Good affinity to keratin and completely insoluble in water, making it particularly good choice for water-resistant sunscreens
  • Very stable in light – ability to filter UV rays remains practically unchanged even when exposed to intense radiation

UV Spectrum:

 

Safety Concerns:

Low skin penetration. Approved to be used up to 5% in the EU and Japan.

Cosdna Rating: 0 for comedogenesis, 0 for irritation

Beautypedia Rating: N/A

EWG Rating: 1

Manufactured by BASF.