Octocrylene
Chemical UV Filter
Octocrylene can cause photoallergic or allergic contact dermatitis in susceptible individuals and may degrade or contain benzophenone as an impurity. It is systemically absorbed after topical use, while regulatory assessments permit use within concentration limits.
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
Octocrylene can cause photoallergic or allergic contact dermatitis in susceptible individuals and may degrade or contain benzophenone as an impurity. It is systemically absorbed after topical use, while regulatory assessments permit use within concentration limits.
What it does
UV filter; photostabilizer
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.