Octinoxate
by Alan Kadish / Views 51 / February 1, 2015
Octinoxate also known as octyl methoxycinnamate: A popular UVB absorber used in many chemical sunscreens. According to the EWG, octinoxate enhances the penetration of other chemicals and is an endocrine disruptor. One study showed that mouse cells died when exposed to less octinoxate than is typically found in sunscreens. Skin Deep score: 6
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