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For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Always consult a dermatologist for skin concerns.

CAMPHOR BENZALKONIUM METHOSULFATE

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UV filterantimicrobialantistatic

What it does

This ingredient can function as a UV filter, helping to protect skin or hair from sun damage. It also possesses antimicrobial properties, which can help preserve products, and antistatic properties, useful in hair care to reduce flyaways.

Skin Concerns

Beneficial for

sun damagehyperpigmentationdark spotsmelasmaagingfine lineswrinklesacneoily skin

Safety & Science

Safety summary

Its use as a UV filter is not common in modern sunscreens. As with many quaternary ammonium compounds, it has potential for irritation or sensitization, especially in higher concentrations.

CAS Number

52793-97-2

Found In Products

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At a Glance

INCI Name: CAMPHOR BENZALKONIUM METHOSULFATE
Functions: UV filter, antimicrobial, antistatic
Products: 1 product
CAS Number: 52793-97-2

For informational purposes only. This is not medical advice. Always patch test new products and consult a dermatologist for skin concerns.

CAMPHOR BENZALKONIUM METHOSULFATE — Skincare Ingredient Guide — Dermasift — Dermasift