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4-methylbenzylidene camphor
INCI name:
4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor.
Function:
Stabilizing agent, UV absorber, UV filter.
Origin:
Chemical.
Concentration allowed by European regulations :
Up to 4% in finished cosmetic products.
Where to find it / them? :
Sunscreen creams/lotions/mists/sprays, BB creams.
Risks to health:
Suspected endocrine disruptor, suspected genotoxicity, suspected percutaneous absorption.
Risks to the environment :
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Alternative :
More information :
Slightly photostable chemical UVB filter. Banned in the United States, Japan, and Denmark.
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