Ácido fenilbencimidazol sulfónico

• El ácido fenilbencimidazol sulfónico también se conoce con el nombre de ensulizol.
• Es un tipo de protector solar UVB que también absorbe una pequeña fracción de las longitudes de onda UVA, un protector solar químico soluble en agua.
• Su protección y calidad frente a la luz solar no disminuye con el tiempo, por lo que puede mitigar en cierta medida la degradación de otros aislantes UVB de los protectores solares.
• El ácido fenilbencimidazol sulfónico también puede convertir la radiación ultravioleta ingerida en radiación infrarroja y calor menos dañinos.
• La textura es limpia y no grasa.

Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid is often used as a common active ingredient in all sunscreen products. It is very effective when it comes to protecting the skin from the harmful effects of the sun’s UVB rays. In case of UVA protection, it should be kept in mind that the compound is not that efficient as a shield.
To make sure that Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid has the capability to protect an individual from both the UVA and UVB rays of the sun, it needs to be paired with titanium dioxide, avobenzone or a similar compound like zinc oxide.

Ensulizole is soluble in water which means that cosmetic products that have the compound as an active ingredient feels light to the skin post application. When used in the manufacturing of lotions, sunscreens and moisturizers, it is often seen that patrons prefer products containing Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid due to its non-greasy and light finish.

In short, it is one of the best protective compounds for human skin against UV radiation.