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 Not recommended
Nursing Mothers Not recommended
Babies under 2 years Not recommended
Children under 12 years Not recommended
Cancer free No available data
Environmental and Ecological Concerns
Vegan
Synthetic Origin
Biodegradable
Ecotoxicity
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 |
Conclusion DHHB is considered safe for use within the recommended concentrations, as per regional regulatory guidelines.
References
- https://ec.europa.eu
- https://www.aseancosmetics.org
- 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