The ingredient, explained

Ethylhexyl Triazone

Ethylhexyl triazone has human research on skin-layer distribution.

UV filterUv absorber

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Ingredient guide

What it is and what it does

Benzoic acid, 4‚4',4''--1‚3,5-triazine-2‚4,6-triyltriimino-tris-,tris-2-ethylhexyl- ester; octyl triazone

About this ingredient: EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗

UV filter: Filters some UV radiation. The ingredient label does not establish a finished product's SPF or UVA protection.
Uv absorber: Protects the formulation against UV light. This role is distinct from a skin-protecting UV filter.

Function definitions: European Commission ingredient function definitions (SCCNFP/0299/00, pages 16 to 20) ↗

Registry functions describe possible formulation roles, not results for a finished product. A dictionary entry is not an approval or a safety assessment.

A closer look

What the research shows

Human exposure research

Microencapsulation reduced the amount of ethylhexyl triazone entering the measured stratum corneum layers relative to free filter.

What this does not tell us

Creams also contained two other filters. Stratum corneum distribution is not systemic absorption, a clinical safety assessment or proof of sunscreen efficacy.

Sources for this summary. PubMed 30380536 ↗

Research review checked Oct 1, 2026

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