INCI name: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Function: Stabilizing agent, UV filter, UV absorber.
Origin: Chemical.
Concentration allowed by the EU regulation: Up to 10% in cosmetic products.
Where to find it / Where they are found?: 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.
Health risks: Suspected endocrine disruptor, suspected percutaneous penetration.
Environmental risks: Suspected aquatic ecotoxicity.
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Additional information: Anti-UVB sunscreen. Banned in Hawaii. Filter approved up to 7.5 % in the USA and Canada.