Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

Chemical UV Filter

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at a Glance

  • A widely used chemical UV filter, also known as Octinoxate
  • Primarily absorbs UVB rays
  • Often combined with other filters for broad-spectrum coverage

What Is Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate?

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, also known as Octinoxate, is one of the most widely used chemical sunscreen filters worldwide, working primarily to absorb UVB rays before they reach the deeper layers of skin.

ASI pairs it with Tinosorb S and zinc oxide in All Day Hydration for layered, broad-spectrum sun protection in a daily moisturiser.

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