Octinoxate (Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate)

Medium Concern

UV Filter

Also known as

octinoxateethylhexyl methoxycinnamateoctyl methoxycinnamateomcinnamate

The concern

FDA flagged as needing more safety data in 2021. Endocrine disruption shown in animal studies. Penetrates skin and has been detected in blood and breast milk.

Read the source: FDA

What to look for on labels

This ingredient may appear under any of the following names or codes on product labels:

Octinoxate (Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate)
octinoxate
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
octyl methoxycinnamate
omcinnamate

Learn more

Read the full evidence directly from the authoritative source.

View source: FDA

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Oxybenzone (Benzophenone-3)

HIGH

FDA proposed in 2021 that oxybenzone cannot be classified as "generally recognised as safe" due to endocrine disruption concerns.

Data sourced from IARC, FDA, EFSA, WHO and EWG public data. For informational purposes only. This does not constitute medical or legal advice.

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