ENSULIZOLE

ENSULIZOLE

Other Names: Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, PBSA

What it is:  A chemical UVB filter that is relatively photostable but can degrade when exposed to external factors. It is often used alongside more stable UV filters to enhance overall product efficacy.

Safety in special situations:

Pregnancy Women
Not recommended for use by pregnant women
Nursing Mother
Not recommended for use by nursing mothers
Babies under 2 years
Not recommended for babies
Childrens
Not recommended for children
Cancer Free
Not recommended for people with a history of/at risk of cancer

Note:

  • Ensulizole is considered a potential endocrine disruptor.

Environmental and Ecological Concerns:

Vegan
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Synthetic Origin
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Biodegradable
Not readily biodegradable
Ecotoxicity
Bioaccumulation potential in aquatic organisms

Attributes:

Comedogenicity
Not listed as an ingredient to be comedogenic based on currently available data
acne prone skin
Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by people with acne prone skin based on currently available data
sensitive skin
May not be safe

Note:

  • Ensulizole is a rare photoallergen

Safety Profile (Based on regional guidelines):

European Union – CIR Data unavailable
European Union – SCCS Safe to use, as per current practice
US FDA Listed as Non-GRASE (Not generally recognized as safe and effective) Category III
ASEAN guidelines Safe to use, as per current practice

Conclusionconclusion
Ensulizole is considered safe for use within the recommended concentrations, as per regional regulatory guidelines.

Referencesbook

  1. https://european-union.europa.eu
  2. https://www.frontiersin.org
  3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Disclaimer: The above information is based on ongoing toxicology research at CHOSEN®’s R&D. We do our best to update the information as and when the latest studies are available. If you have any inputs regarding the above information, please email us at ingredients@chosenstore.in