A list of UV filters and sunscreens added to hair care products

UV filters/sunscreens are added to hair care products in order to protect hair from sun damage.

Benzophenone-2, ( or 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
Benzophenone-4
Benzyl salicylate
Benzylidene camphor sulfonic acid
Bornelone
Ethyl cinnamate
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate (octyl methoxycinnamate)
Octoxynol-40, -20
Octyl methoxycinnamate
Octyl Salicylate
Oxybenzone
Phenyl ketone
PEG-25 PABA
Polyacrylamidomethyl benzylidene camphor



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  1. Ingredients Commonly Used in Hair Care Products: Silicones Says:

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