Benzylidene camphor sulfonic acid ( inci )

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Benzylidene camphor sulfonic acid acts as a UV filter for skin and hair. All UV filters are substances from the positive list of UV filters (Annex VII of the Cosmetics Directive).

Furthermore Benzylidene camphor sulfonic acid is used as UV absorber. The substance protects cosmetic products against the effects of UV radiation.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer