What is "OCTOCRYLENE" and what does it do?
Role: Organic UV filter
Family: OCTOCRYLENE,UV filter Old UVB
Comedogenic index: 0
Octocrylene is an oil-soluble organic sunscreen used to protect the skin mainly from UVB rays and to a lesser extent from UVA II.
Potential allergies: photocontact allergy has been reported, particularly in ketoprofen-sensitive adults and children with sensitive skin.
Protection and stability
Sun Protection: Although octocrylene offers primary UVB protection, it also contributes to a certain amount of UVA protection.
Photostability: This ingredient is fairly photostable, losing only 10% of its SPF protection in 95 minutes. It is often used to stabilize other, less stable UV filters, such as avobenzone.
Use and Approval
Stabilizer role: Octocrylene is commonly used to reinforce the stability of avobenzone, a UVA filter.
Approved Concentration: Approved worldwide at concentrations up to 10% (12% in Canada).
Texture and Formulation
Emollient properties: Its emollient texture helps moisturize the skin.
Improved water resistance: Octocrylene is also used to increase the water resistance of sunscreen products.
Safety and Awareness
Safety profile: Octocrylene has been extensively studied and is considered safe for use in cosmetics and suncare products.
Current regulations and tests
FDA monitoring: Octocrylene is one of the sunscreen agents currently undergoing further testing by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to better understand its systemic absorption, metabolism and elimination.
Conclusion
In short, octocrylene is an effective component in sun protection products, known for its ability to stabilize other UV filters and for its photostability.
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