4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor

Barrier

INCI: 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor

In short · TL;DR

Category

Base & Function

Effect

A camphor-based organic UV filter that absorbs UVB (commonly known as enzacamene)

Concentration

Roughly several percent in sunscreen formulations (upper limit varies by national regulations)

Effect

A camphor-based organic UV filter that absorbs UVB (commonly known as enzacamene)

Mechanism

The benzylidene camphor skeleton absorbs in the UVB range

Typical concentration

Roughly several percent in sunscreen formulations (upper limit varies by national regulations)

Onset

Functions immediately after application

Cautions

There is debate over endocrine effects and regulatory status differs by region (under review in the EU). Pharmaceutical (drug) efficacy claims are not permitted

Evidence & references

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/6434217

This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.

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