Ingredient
Homosalate
Worth watching
Some people do better without it. Worth swapping when you can.
What it is
Another chemical UV filter.
Why it’s used
Helps the SPF number climb.
What to know
We group it with the chemical filters to watch.
Who should skip
Pregnancy, children.
A gentler swap
Zinc-first SPF.
You’ll see it in
Spray and lotion SPFs.
- May affect hormones
- Extra care in pregnancy
- Extra care for children
Found in
- Banana Boat Ultra Sport SPF 5024
- Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch SPF 5524
- Garnier Ambre Solaire SPF 5049
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-in Milk SPF 6049
- Coppertone Sport SPF 5049
- Hawaiian Tropic Island Sport SPF 3049
- Sun Bum Original SPF 3049
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 5049
- Aveeno Protect + Hydrate SPF 5049
- Nivea Sun Protect & Moisture SPF 3049