Ingredient

Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone

Mid risk

FunctionUVB Filter

What it is — Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone (INCI: Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone) is an organic (chemical) sunscreen filter that absorbs UVB light. It is approved for use in a number of regions but not all.

What it does — It is used to help protect the skin from UVB exposure as part of a sunscreen's filter system, contributing to the labelled SPF.

Typical use — Found in facial and body sunscreens and SPF day products, usually combined with other filters.

Who it suits / good to know — Suits those seeking photostable UVB protection. As a filter it works alongside other UV filters rather than alone; regional approval status varies.

Safety — Graded mid risk, reflecting its status as a UV filter subject to regional regulation. This is general information, not medical advice. Discontinue if irritation occurs and patch-test if prone to sensitivity.

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Found in 1 DHALIORA product

YBK Relief Hydration Light Sunscreen SPF50+ YBK Relief Hydration Light Sunscreen SPF50+Screening 9.5
How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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