Layered double hydroxides intercalated with anionic surfactants/benzophenone as potential materials for sunscreens

► Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) were intercalated with anionic surfactants. ► Benzophene was adsolubilized in the interlayer spaces of the LDH. ► The products presented absorption in the full UV region and good photostability. ► The dermal tests on rabbits did not reveal any clinical signs of toxicity. ► The products can be used as active materials in the sunscreens formulations.