Sunscreen Octocrylene

SUN

6/10

Concern level

Moderate concern

Octocrylene is an oil-soluble UV filter used in sunscreens to absorb UVB and some short UVA wavelengths and to help stabilize other sunscreen actives. It is commonly used in combination systems rather than as a stand-alone filter. ([pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/6197-30-4?utm_source=openai))

Pore-clogging

Low

Pregnancy

Safe

Regulatory

No data

Benefits

UV Protection

Chemical Properties

Molecular Weight

361.5 g/mol

Typical Concentration

1.00% - 10.00%

CAS Number: 6197-30-4

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin6/10

oily skin7/10

sensitive skin4/10

acne prone6/10

mature skin7/10

normal skin8/10

Interactions

incompatible with: Potentially problematic for users with prior ketoprofen photoallergy., As a sunscreen active, it should be formulated with complementary UV filters for broad-spectrum protection.

Risks & Warnings

EU scientific review notes safety concerns related to possible endocrine-disrupting properties, though the opinion concluded use up to 10% is safe in cosmetic products when used individually; contact sensitization and photoallergy have been reported. ([health.ec.europa.eu](https://health.ec.europa.eu/publications/octocrylene_en?utm_source=openai))

Vegan Cruelty-Free

Found In Products

Shiseido