Octocrylene

Octocrilene2-Ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenylacrylate

UV Filter

Octocrylene is a chemical that helps protect your skin from the sun's harmful UV rays. It works by absorbing ultraviolet light and changing it into a small amount of heat.

What it is

Octocrylene is an organic compound that functions as a chemical UV filter, primarily absorbing UVB and short UVA rays to prevent sun damage.

Found in

sunscreens, moisturizers with SPF, lip balms with SPF, anti-aging creams

The concern

Some concerns exist regarding its potential for skin absorption, allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, and possible endocrine-disrupting effects, as well as environmental impact on coral reefs.

Legal status

Approved for use in sunscreens and cosmetics in the EU up to 10% and in the US, though the FDA has requested additional safety data for all chemical UV filters.

Context-dependent

Its safety is considered context-dependent due to potential skin absorption and some studies suggesting endocrine disruption, though regulatory bodies like the EU SCCS deem it safe at approved concentrations.

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Authority source

Safety basis: FDA / EU SCCS

EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) opinion, FDA proposed rule

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