Additive
Octocrylene
Low concern
Not a red flag on its own. Pay attention if it shows up often.
What it is
Chemical UV filter. Can degrade to benzophenone.
Why it’s used
A common part of this kind of recipe.
What to know
Chemical UV filter. Can degrade to benzophenone.
- Listed as an additive
Found in
- Banana Boat Ultra Sport SPF 5024
- Coppertone Sport SPF 5049
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-in Milk SPF 6049
- Sun Bum Original SPF 3049
- Aveeno Protect + Hydrate SPF 5049
- Hawaiian Tropic Island Sport SPF 3049
- Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen SPF 4074
- Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector SPF 50+74
