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LIGHT STABILIZER

Protecting the cosmetic product from deterioration effects of light.

154 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory carry the LIGHT STABILIZER function designation.

Ingredients with the LIGHT STABILIZER function

(2.alpha.,3.beta.,4.alpha.)-2,3,23-Trihydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid

CAS 464-92-6

5-Benzoyl-4-hydroxy-2-methoxybenzenesulfonic acid

CAS 4065-45-6VI/22

Benzenesulfonic acid, 5-benzoyl-4-hydroxy-2-methoxy-, monosodium salt

CAS 6628-37-1VI/22

Bis-PABA Porphyra 334 is the synthetic peptide derivative produced by the reaction of PABA and Porphyra 334.

Calcium Cerium Phosphate is the product obtained by the calcination of Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Pyrophosphate, and cerium.

CAS 7790-76-3

Benzoic acid, 4,4'-[[6-[[4-[[(1,1-dimethylethyl)amino]carbonyl]phenyl]amino]-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diyl]diimino]bis-, -bis(2-ethylhexyl)ester

CAS 154702-15-5VI/17

1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, copper (2+) sodium salt (1:1:2)

CAS 38218-87-0 / 65330-59-8

Distarch Phosphate Acetate is the product obtained by the reaction of Distarch Phosphate with acetic anhydride

CAS 68130-14-3

1-Octadecanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-octadecyl-, chloride, reaction products with hectorite

CAS 97280-96-1

How the LIGHT STABILIZER function is used in CosIng

The LIGHT STABILIZER function is assigned by the European Commission in the CosIng ingredient inventory. This page currently lists 154 ingredients carrying that function label in the dataset, which helps you move from a functional claim to the exact ingredients that use it.

Protecting the cosmetic product from deterioration effects of light.

Function assignments come from official EU CosIng data. They describe intended cosmetic use, but they do not replace regulatory review of each linked ingredient and any annex records tied to it.

Frequently asked questions

The LIGHT STABILIZER function, as defined in the EU CosIng database, describes the role this group of ingredients plays in a cosmetic formulation. There are currently 154 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory assigned this function. Function labels are standardised terms used in Product Information Files (PIF) and ingredient declarations.

Yes. An ingredient's function in the CosIng inventory is independent of its regulatory status. An ingredient with the LIGHT STABILIZER function may also be listed in Annex II (prohibited), Annex III (restricted), or other annexes. Always check each ingredient's annex records for applicable conditions before formulating.

Ingredient functions are documented in the Product Information File (PIF) as part of the cosmetic product safety assessment. They describe the intended role of each ingredient in the formulation and support the safety assessor's review. Functions do not appear on consumer-facing product labels, which list only INCI names.

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