- Other names:
- Octyl methoxycinnamate
- Eusolex 2292
- Uvinul MC80
- Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
- FDA Approval: Up to 7.5
- Blocks UVA: No
- Blocks UVB: Yes
- Photo-stable: No
Interactions with Other ingredients:
Photostability can be improved if the following are added: enzacamene, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene, oxybenzone, Tinosorb S, Tinosorb M, titanium dioxide (microfine), zinc oxide (micronized), diethylhexyl 2, 6-naphthalate.
Degrades Avobenzone.
Octinoxate is Oil Soluble.
Safety Concerns:
Laboratory studies indicate Octinoxate has less than 1% skin penetration in humans. When used appropriately in sunscreen formulations, Octinoxate is considered safe. However, some studies indicate octinoxate can have hormone-like activity and is linked with reproductive system, thyroid and behavioral alterations in animal studies. Moderate rates of skin allergy.
Cosdna Rating: 0 for comedogenesis, 0 for irritation
Beautypedia Rating: Best
EWG Rating: 6
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