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Fiche d'identité : 4-méthylbenzylidène camphre.

4-methylbenzylidene camphor

INCI name: 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor.

Function: Stabilizing agent, UV absorber, UV filter.

Origin: Chemical.

Concentration allowed by the EU regulation: Up to 4% in finished cosmetic products.

Where to find it / Where they are found?: Sunscreen creams/lotions/mists/sprays, BB creams.

Health risks: Suspected endocrine disruptor, suspected genotoxicity, suspected percutaneous absorption.

Environmental risks: /

Alternative :

Additional information: Slightly photostable chemical UVB filter. Banned in the United States, Japan, and Denmark.

4-methylbenzylidene camphor.

Why doesn't Typology use 4-methylbenzylidene camphor?

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4-Methylbenzylidene camphor, also known as enzacamene, is a synthetic UV filter found in some sun protection products. Although it is approved in Europe, it is subject to several suspicions and, as a precautionary principle, we do not use it at Typology. Read on for more information about 4-Methylbenzylidene camphor and the controversies surrounding it.

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