DHHB (Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate)
SyntheticSafety Level
Safely
Max. concentration
Carcinogenicity
Allergy Factor
Category
Buffer components, UV filters, Sun protection agent
Functions
UV filter
Description
NEW GENERATION CHEMICAL UV FILTER! Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate is an organic sunscreen filter used in cosmetic products to protect skin from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. It protects skin from both UV-A and UV-B rays, which can cause pigmentation, premature aging, and skin cancer. DHHB is a relatively new sunscreen filter and is usually used in combination with other sunscreen filters such as octocrylene and titanium dioxide to increase the effectiveness of sun protection.