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Octinoxate
Category
Sunscreen
Ingredient
Octinoxate
Definition
Category: Chemical Sunscreen
Type: Ingredient
Definition: A clear, oil-soluble, "cosmetically-elegant" liquid that is the most commonly used chemical sunscreen. It absorbs UVB radiation (at wavelengths: 280-320 nm) with peak protection at 310nm.
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Benefits
- Effectively blocks UV-B rays
Danger
- Studies have shown that octinoxate can have a detrimental impact on our body - it can both be found in human urine, blood and breast milk.
Hint
Overall, it is considered as an old-school chemical sunscreen agent.
Contraindications
Pregnancy & Sensitive Skin.
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