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Fact Sheet: 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 a cosmetic end product.
Where to find it / them? :
Creams/milks/sun creams/sprays, BB creams.
Risks to health:
Suspected endocrine disruptor, suspected genotoxicity, suspected percutaneous penetration.
Risks to the environment :
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Alternative :
More information :
Slightly photo-stable UVB chemical filter. Banned in the USA, Japan and Denmark.
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