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What it is
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An organic camphor derivative that offers UV-B (290-320 nm) protection.
UV absorbers are an agent that absorbs UV rays. They protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy. UV absorbers may absorb both UVA and UVB rays.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA in skin cells. UVB causes sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor is approved in the EU and Canada. It is not approved in the US and Japan.
There are concerns about this ingredient being an endocrine disruptor. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
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Also known as: Enzacamene (4-Mbc), Eusolex 6300, Parsol 5000, Enzacamene, and 7-Trimethyl-3-[(4-Methylphenyl)Methylene]Bicyclo[2.2.1]Heptan-2-One
4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 0.1% of the products in our database containing it.
What it does:
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Where it's used
4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor is most often found as ingredient number 7 within an ingredient list.
Of the 5 products in our database that have a known concentration of 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor, we've seen concentrations from 1% to 4% specified within their ingredient lists.
These are the categories of products that use 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor the most:
References
Products with 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor
CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 31529
- INCI Name: 4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR
- INN Name: enzacamene
- EC #: Â 253-242-6 /
- All Functions: UV Absorber, UV Filter
