Ingredient

Benzophenone-3

Oxybenzone

A UV filter whose permitted concentration in the EU was reduced in 2022 and differs by product type.

What it does

UV filter
Absorbs or reflects ultraviolet light.

What we tell people

Contains UV filters
This product contains UV filters. Which filters are permitted, and at what concentration, differs between markets.
Why: UV filters are among the most tightly regulated cosmetic ingredients, and the permitted set differs between the EU, the US and elsewhere.
Subject to a regulatory restriction
One or more ingredients in this product are restricted in at least one market. The restriction is usually a concentration limit or a limit on the type of product.
Why: Points at a named instrument rather than implying a general hazard. The specific provision is shown with the ingredient.

Regulatory position

Tied to a named instrument rather than summarised. Presence in an ingredient glossary is not evidence that a substance is permitted at any concentration or for any purpose.

EU · restricted
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex VI
Limits were tightened in 2022 and differ between face, hand and body products. Check the current annex entry.

Reference

Also written as: Oxybenzone
In our catalogue: 3 products

Ingredient reference data © European Union, 1995–2026, reused under CC-BY 4.0. Plain explanations are BeautySignal's own. This is information, not medical advice. How we source this.