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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.

More information : Anti-UVB sunscreen. Banned in Hawaii. Filter approved up to 7.5 % in the USA and Canada.