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UV Filter

Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid

Often labeled as: Mexoryl SX

The patented L'Oreal UVA defender.

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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 water-soluble, highly photostable chemical UV filter developed and patented by L'Oreal. It specifically protects against short UVA rays, bridging the gap between UVB and deep UVA protection.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Protects against premature aging and severe UV-induced oxidative stress.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Often found in La Roche-Posay and Vichy sunscreens.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is illegal in the US.

The Science

It is actually one of the few advanced European filters that FDA has approved in specific formulations.

๐Ÿงด Formulations featuring Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid