Terephthalylidene
What Terephthalylidene is & what it does
Terephthalylidene is a name associated with the chemistry behind certain UV-filter molecules, most notably the terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid family. On its own, as listed here, it is used as a specialty cosmetic ingredient and is best understood as part of that aromatic chemical class. Because the bare INCI name is uncommon, its exact role depends on the specific material a brand uses. It is generally found in sun care and related formulas.
What is Terephthalylidene?
Terephthalylidene is a name tied to the chemistry behind certain aromatic UV-filter molecules, such as the terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid family. As listed here it is an uncommon specialty cosmetic ingredient.
What does Terephthalylidene do in a product?
Its exact role depends on the specific material a brand uses, but it is associated with the chemistry of sun-care and related formulas. Because the bare name is uncommon, it is best understood through the finished product it appears in.
Is Terephthalylidene safe?
No concerns are flagged for it in this catalog. Given how uncommon the bare INCI name is, it is best evaluated in the context of the specific formula that uses it.
Sunscreens with Terephthalylidene
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Anti-shine SPF50+ Sun Cream
82/100
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Anti Shine SPF 50+
78/100
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Xl Anti-Shine Tinted Spf 50+
75/100