Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Excellente Filtro UV Envejecimiento Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at a glance Synthetic broad-spectrum sunscreen agent that helps defend skin against UVB and UVA rays Noted for being highly effective in low amounts—an advantage when high SPF levels are desired Approved as UV filter in many global markets for years Approved in the U.S. in 2026 Comes as a light yellow powder in its raw material form and is oil soluble Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine description Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine (also known as Tinosorb S, bemotrizinol, or Parsol Shield) is a synthetic UV filter that delivers broad-spectrum sun protection due to its ability to absorb UVA and UVB rays. Like other UV filters, it is dually considered an anti-aging ingredient in the regard that it helps ward off visible signs of accelerated skin aging triggered by sun exposure. Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine is noted for being highly effective at low concentrations, which is one of the reasons it is a popular choice when high SPF levels are desired. It is also praised for having excellent photostability and is known to help improve the stability of other sunscreen agents. Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine has been available in many countries around the world for years, but only gained U.S. Food and Drug Administration in June 2026. The U.S.-approved use has a maximum level of 6%. In all other global markets where this filter has gained approval, it’s permitted up to 10% concentration in sunscreen formulations. Was the U.S. FDA being too conservative? After all, this filter has been used in the European Union since 2000! It selected 6% as the cap because that is the highest concentration for which it had sufficient *U.S.-specific* safety and systemic exposure data to make a GRASE (Generally Recognized as Safe and Effective) determination under its OTC (over the counter) drug framework. Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine comes as a light yellow powder in its raw material form and is oil soluble.