Question: What is Mexoryl? Tinosorb? Helioplex?


Answer:

Mexoryl, Tinosorb, and Helioplex are all UV filters used in chemical sunscreens. Some of these sunscreen actives are not yet available in the US.

Check out this section on different UV filters for a more thorough explanation of sunscreen ingredients.


Last updated: September 25, 2012



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