Octocrylene

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Where is Octocrylene found?

Octocrylene is a UVB and UVA absorber found in sunscreen, lip balm, and cosmetic creams.

How can you avoid contact with Octocrylene?

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

• Octocrylene
• 2-Ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenylacrylate
• Octocrilene
• 2-Propenoic acid, 2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl-, 2-ethylhexyl ester
• Octocrilenum [INN-Latin]
• Octocrileno [INN-Spanish]
• 2-Cyano-3,3-diphenylacrylic Acid 2-Ethylhexyl Ester
• 2-Ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl-2-acrylate
• 2-Ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenyl-2-propenoate
• 2-ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3,3-diphenylprop-2-enoate
• Octocrilene (INN)
• Octocrilene [INN]

What are some products that may contain Octocrylene?

A clinician's point of view.

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For additional information about products that might contain Octocrylene, 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.