Benzophenone-3: Oxybenzone. An organic benzophen derivative. A sun-screen active in both UV-B and UV-A spectrums. Used in conjunction with a second sunscreen to obtain higher protection values of SPF 8 and above.
Benzophenone-4 - a sun blocking compound found in many sunscreen products. It is mainly used in broad spectrum protection products as it mainly protect the skin from UVB rays. It does block some UVA rays but not as much as other compounds.
Benzophenone-4
Skin friendly sunscreen; Used in liquid and hair products. Protects hair colors, whether natural or chemically treated from the sun's harmful UVA and UVB rays.
Benzophenone
A sunscreen that blocks UV-A (ultraviolet light from the sun) rays.
Sunscreen: Benzophenones, dibenzoylmethane, oxybenzone, cyclohexanol, salicylates, cinnamate, and PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid).
Sun Sensitivity: Protecting Your Skin ...
Benzophenone - filters both ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B radiation, used in sunscreens
Benzoyl Peroxide - used to help prevent acne by drying the blemish and reducing acne-causing bacteria ...
The active ingredients for most sunscreens are one of the following: PABA and PABA esters, Benzophenones, Cinnamates, Salicylates, and Anthranilate.
5%, Benzophenone-3 4.5%......Sunscreen. Other Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Glyceryl Stearate SE, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Canola Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Squalene, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, ...
Chemical sunscreens include Benzophenones, PABA and PABA (para amino benzoic acid), Cinnamates, Salicylates, Digalloyl trioleat, Menthyl anthranilate, etc.
Chemical sunscreens are powerful free radical generators, so they are not safe to use.
The most common sunscreen that cause contact dermatitis is PABA and its esters. However, reactions to the newer generation sunscreens, especially those with broader spectrum of UV coverage such as benzophenones, ...
 See also: Extract, Natural, Sunscreen, Active, Astringent
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