DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE

DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE

Other Names: DHHB

Mode of usage pertaining to the discussion below: Topical application in cosmetics and personal care products.

What it is:  Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate is a synthetic sunscreen ingredient that is often used in combination with other UV filters to protect the skin against UV rays

Safety in special situations:

Pregnancy Women
Not recommended
Nursing Mother
Not recommended
Babies under 2 years
Not recommended
Childrens
Not recommended
Cancer Free
No available data

Environmental and Ecological Concerns:

Vegan
Yes Icon
Synthetic Origin
Synthetic Icon
Biodegradable
Poorly biodegradable
Ecotoxicity
Considered to have potential ecological concern

Note:

  • Nano form is poorly biodegradable

Attributes:

Comedogenicity
Not listed as an ingredient to be comedogenic based on currently available data
acne prone skin
Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by people with acne prone skin based on currently available data
sensitive skin
May not be safe

Safety Profile (Based on regional guidelines):

European Union – CIR No data available
European Union – SCCS Safe to use, as per current practice
US FDA No data available
ASEAN guidelines Safe to use, as per current practice

Conclusionconclusion
DHHB is considered safe for use within the recommended concentrations, as per regional regulatory guidelines.

Referencesbook

  1. https://ec.europa.eu
  2. https://www.aseancosmetics.org
  3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Disclaimer: The above information is based on ongoing toxicology research at CHOSEN’s R&D. We do our best to update the information as and when the latest studies are available. If you have any inputs regarding the above information, please email us at ingredients@chosenstore.in