Cosmetic Raw Materials Library

Limitation on inclusion of UV absorbers in Japan

Any and all UV absorbers (meaning materials that specifically absorb ultraviolet rays and that are incorporated in cosmetics for the purpose of protecting skin or hair from adverse effects of ultraviolet rays) incorporated in cosmetics shall be among those listed as follows.

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(*1) Blank indicates that it is prohibited to be used, and ○ indicates that there is no upper limit for the amount of ingredient.

(*2) It indicates the compound containing 72.0 – 79.0% of isopropyl p-methoxycinnamate,

15.0 – 21.0% of ethyl 2,4-diisopropyl cinnamate and 3.0 – 9.0% of methyl 2,4-diisopropyl cinnamate.

(*3) It is calculated as the total amount of hydroxymethoxybenzophenone sulfonate.