Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate
Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate is an uv absorber and emollient ingredient. It’s in 7 products on Poliage, most often sunscreen. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
What it does
Contains Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate: solvent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate: uv-absorber
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 55845, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate
Tocobo
Bio Watery Sun Screen
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Biolumin C Heat Aging Protector SPF50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, chemical UV filters
Tocobo
Cotton Airy Sun Stick
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones
Naturium
Dew-Glow Moisturizer Mineral SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Missha
Essence Sunscreen SPF43+
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Missha
Glow Dewy Hydrating Sunscreen SPF40+
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cetaphil
Tinted Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
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