{"product_id":"dhhb-diethylamino-hydroxybenzoyl-hexyl-benzoate-uva-filter","title":"DHHB (Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate) — UVA Filter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCI:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDHHB — also known by the trade name Uvinul A Plus — is one of the most effective oil-soluble UVA filters available to formulators. It targets the longer UVA wavelengths (peak absorption around 354 nm) that are strongly associated with skin ageing, pigmentation and long-term sun damage, making it a key building block for genuine broad-spectrum protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts standout quality is stability: DHHB is highly photostable and does not break down in sunlight the way some UVA filters do. Because of this it is widely used to \u003cstrong\u003ephotostabilise avobenzone\u003c\/strong\u003e and to support and round out other filters in a sunscreen system, helping a finished product hold its rated protection for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e supplied as a fine powder (the powdered grade, not granular). It is oil-soluble and dissolves into the oil phase of an emulsion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e daily sunscreens, facial SPF, day creams, tinted moisturisers, BB\/CC creams and after-sun care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e add to the oil\/heated phase and stir until fully dissolved. Commonly used at up to 10%, adjusted to the target protection level and the rest of the filter system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunscreens are a regulated product category. In New Zealand and Australia, finished sunscreens and their SPF claims fall under the sunscreen standard AS\/NZS 2604 — please formulate, test and label accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil-soluble · Highly photostable · Powdered grade · Not tested on animals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sourcery","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":52447271616792,"sku":"DHHB-100GM","price":59.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":52447271649560,"sku":"DHHB-500GM","price":225.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":52447271682328,"sku":"DHHB-1KG","price":385.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1773\/0328\/files\/white-powder.png?v=1785128502","url":"https:\/\/thesourcery.co.nz\/products\/dhhb-diethylamino-hydroxybenzoyl-hexyl-benzoate-uva-filter","provider":"The Sourcery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}