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UV Filter

Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

Often labeled as: Ensulizole

The water-soluble, ultra-light UVB filter.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A highly unique chemical UV filter because it is completely water-soluble. This allows formulators to create entirely oil-free, feather-light, clear gel sunscreens that feel like absolutely nothing on the skin.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Provides robust UVB protection without adding any heaviness or greasy shine.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

The absolute hero ingredient for severely oily or acne-prone skin sunscreens.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is unstable in water.

The Science

It is highly stable, requiring only a slight pH adjustment (neutralization) to become fully active in water.