Octinoxate

Also known as: OMC, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Parsol MCX

INCI name: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

What it does

Chemical UVB filter — one of the oldest and most widely used.

Benefits

Effective UVB absorber. Lightweight, cosmetically elegant, plays well in many formulas.

Concerns & Risks

Banned in Hawaii, parts of Mexico, and Palau over coral-reef impact. Possible weak hormonal activity in animal studies (human relevance debated). Photo-degrades over a day; needs other filters alongside.

Comedogenic rating

0/5

Non-comedogenic (0)

Suitable for

General use

Avoid if

Reef-safety conscious users; pregnancy (precautionary)

Typical concentration

Up to 7.5% (US); up to 10% (EU)

Products containing Octinoxate

4 products in our database