Homosalate

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Where is Homosalate found?

Homosalate is an organic compound used in sunscreens, lip balm, moisturizers, and cosmetic creams. Contained in 45% of U.S. sunscreens, it is used as a chemical UV filter.

How can you avoid contact with Homosalate?

Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients:

• Homosalate
• Homomenthyl salicylate
• 3,3,5-TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXYL SALICYLATE
• Coppertone
• Heliopan
• Heliophan
• Filtersol ''A''
• m-Homomenthyl salicylate
• Homosalatum
• Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl ester
• Filtrosol A
• Homosalatum [INN-Latin]
• Homosalato [INN-Spanish]
• component of Coppertone
• 3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
• Salicylic acid, m-homomenthyl ester
• Metahomomenthyl salicylate
• (3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl) 2-hydroxybenzoate
• kemester
• Salicylic Acid 3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexyl Ester
• 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl ester
• Salicylic acid, 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl ester

What are some products that may contain Homosalate?

A clinician's point of view.

Additional resources and links for Homosalate.

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For additional information about products that might contain Homosalate, visit the Consumer Product Information Database. These lists are brief and provide just a few examples. They are not comprehensive. Product formulations also change frequently. Read product labels carefully and talk to your doctor if you have any questions. These are general guidelines. Talk to your doctor for more specific instructions.