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Key benefits: Anti-Aging.

Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid

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3,3’-(1,4-Phenylenedimethylene)bis[7,7-dimethyl-2-oxo-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-1-methanesulfonic acid]

Purpose

Sunscreen ingredient that provides UVA protection.

Rating

BEST

Category

UV Filters

INCI Purpose

LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER

Benefits

Anti-Aging — Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

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At a Glance

Article

Terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid is a sunscreen ingredient that provides UVA protection. It is also known as ecamsule or Mexoryl XS.

See: Ecamsule, Mexoryl SX

References

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