Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
甲氧基肉桂酸乙基己酯
Also known as: Octinoxate, OMC
What it does
- Chemical UVB filter
- Light texture
Evidence
Strong evidenceFDA approved. Banned in Hawaii and Palau for coral reef concerns.
Skin types
Well suited for: All
Use with caution: Sensitive
Some concern about endocrine disruption at very high exposure.
Helps with
Sun Protection
Irritation potential
Low
Comedogenic rating
0 / 5
Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy
Potential endocrine disruptor. Many dermatologists recommend avoiding during pregnancy.
Good to know
Effective UVB filter but environmental and hormonal concerns have reduced popularity.
References
Compound data from PubChem (U.S. National Library of Medicine).
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