Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
- INCI:
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
- Also known as:
- Octinoxate · Octyl methoxycinnamate · Octyl Methoxycinnamate · OMC
Oil-soluble organic ultraviolet filter, with absorption mainly in the UVB region, widely used in photoprotection. It is incorporated in sunscreens, creams and lotions for daily use, and may also be used in topical pharmaceutical preparations that require a UV filter, in combination with other filters.
Functions
Typical applications
- Sunscreens
- Facial creams and lotions with SPF
- Lip balms with filter
- Topical photoprotective preparations
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