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› Insoluble in water.
› UVA absorber.
› Stabilises perfumes and coloured personal care products against degradation by UV light.
› Typical inclusion level is 0.2 – 0.5%.
› Can be used to stabilise carbomer-based systems.

 

› UVA and UVB absorber.
› May be used in sun care preparations at up to 10% in the EU.

 

› Readily soluble in water, the acid group must be neutralised with any commonly used base.
› Used to stabilise coloured aqueous based products against UV degradation.
› Typical usage level is 0.2 – 0.5%.

 

› Insoluble in water.
› Offers UVA and UVB absorption.
› Most commonly used in Nail Varnishes to protect against UV light.

 

› Soluble in water up to 5%.
› Used to stabilise dyes in surfactant-based products.
› Offers increased stability in alkali solutions.

 

› Most commonly used UVB absorber due to extremely high efficacy levels.
› May be used in European SPF formulations at up to 10%.
› Effective co-solvent for other organic sunscreens especially Avobenzone.
› Can be used in non-aqueous and emulsified systems.

 

› Highly effective UVA absorber.
› Essential in achieving high star rating SPF products.
› Can be used at up to 5% in EU formulations.
› Should be used in conjunction with Octocrylene for stabilisation.

 

› Effective UVB absorber which offers broad absorption when used in conjunction with other UV absorbers.
› Excellent solubiliser of other organic sunscreens.
› Provides photo stabilisation of Avobenzone when used together in formulations.

 

› Natural anti-oxidant.
› Protects the skin from environmental damage.
› Can prevent build up of damaging free radicals produced in the skin when exposed to UV light.
› Vitamin E consists of a mixture of natural compounds including alpha, beta, delta and gamma tocopherols.