Ingredient
Homosalate
Scout's take
Chemical UV filter. The EU SCCS concluded in 2021 that homosalate is unsafe at concentrations above 7.34% due to endocrine-disruption concerns; many CeraVe AM SPFs use 6–13%. Detected in human breast milk and urine in biomonitoring studies.
More from Scout's analyses
Homosalate is a chemical UV filter present at 15%, among the highest concentrations allowed. It is absorbed through skin and has been linked to hormone disruption and is flagged by EWG as a high-concern filter.
from the analysis of Neutrogena Beach Defense Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Spray Broad Spectrum SPF 50Homosalate at 15% is among the highest allowed concentrations. It has strong endocrine disruption concerns and is readily absorbed through skin during sweat-heavy sport use.
from the analysis of Neutrogena Cool Dry Sport Sunscreen Spray Broad Spectrum SPF 50Homosalate at 10% is lower than the 15% in other Neutrogena sprays but still a chemical UV filter with endocrine disruption concerns and high skin absorption.
from the analysis of Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Body Spray Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 60+Found in 9 products
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