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Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate

What Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate is & what it does

A water-soluble, photostable UVA filter (Neo Heliopan AP) that gives a light feel and strengthens UVA coverage. It pairs well with oil-soluble filters.

What does Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate do in sunscreen?

Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate, also known as bisdisulizole disodium or Neo Helioplex, is a water-soluble UV filter. It absorbs UVA light, helping a sunscreen provide broad-spectrum protection. Being water-soluble, it sits in the water phase of a formula and pairs well with other filters.

Is Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate safe?

Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate is an approved UV filter in several regions and is generally regarded as well tolerated at permitted use levels. Approval and concentration limits vary by country. For sun protection guidance specific to your skin, a dermatologist is the best source.

Is Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate natural or synthetic?

Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate is synthetic. It is a manufactured organic UV-filter molecule and is not found in nature. Because it is laboratory-made, it generally contains no animal-derived material and is often suitable for vegan products.

Sunscreens with Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate

We rate 48 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

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