Ingredient
ADAMANTANYL HYDROXYLTEREPHTHALAMIDE
Substance information
"Hydroxy..." generally refers to a hydroxy (hydroxyl) group -OH; the functional group of alcohols. Ingredient based on terephthalic acid (1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid) or its anhydride. Amides are generally conversion products of carbonic acids (carboxylic acids, mostly fatty acids) or other acids with nitrogen compounds (ammonia or alkyl and alkanol amines, amino acids etc). Examples: "stearamides" are amides of the stearic acid, "cocamides" are amides of coconut fatty acids.
Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products
ANTI-SEBUM
Inhibits sebum production
ANTIOXIDANT
Inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and deterioration of ingredients
SKIN PROTECTING
Protects the skin from external influences
Origin
synthetic
Belongs to the following substance groups
Regulating cosmetics
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