Octinoxate
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
2Low-moderate risk. Fine for most, occasionally a problem for very acne-prone skin.
Widely used UVB filter, restricted in some reef jurisdictions.
What it does
uv filter
How solid is that number
The rating is graded moderate. Reasonably supported, but from fewer or less direct sources than the best-established ratings.
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