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Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
INCI name:
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Function:
Stabilizing agent, UV filter, UV absorber.
Origin:
Chemical.
Concentration allowed by European regulations :
Up to 10% in cosmetic products.
Where to find it / them? :
Eau de toilette, sun creams/sprays, tanning oils, foundations, shower gels, moisturizing creams for the face, BB creams, lip balms, face serums, blushes, face cleansers, shampoos, loose and compact powders.
Risks to health:
Suspected endocrine disruptor, suspected percutaneous penetration.
Risks to the environment :
Suspected aquatic ecotoxicity.
Alternative :
More information :
Anti-UVB sunscreen. Banned in Hawaii. Filter approved up to 7.5 % in the USA and Canada.
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