Ingredient
Octocrylene
Flagged in 15
Scout's take
Chemical UV filter that degrades over time into benzophenone — classified by the IARC as a possible human carcinogen (Group 2B) and banned in the EU as a UV filter. A 2021 Chemical Research in Toxicology study found benzophenone in every octocrylene sunscreen tested.
More from Scout's analyses
Octocrylene is a chemical UVB filter at 10% that can accumulate in the body and has been associated with skin irritation and potential endocrine activity.
from the analysis of Neutrogena Beach Defense Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Spray Broad Spectrum SPF 50Octocrylene at 10% stabilizes avobenzone but is itself a chemical filter with endocrine and skin sensitization concerns.
from the analysis of Neutrogena Cool Dry Sport Sunscreen Spray Broad Spectrum SPF 50Octocrylene at 10% is a chemical UVB filter linked to skin irritation and potential endocrine effects with chronic use.
from the analysis of Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 70Found in 15 products
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60
Aveeno Protect + Refresh Sunscreen Broad Spectrum Body Spray SPF 60
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 50
CeraVe Skin Renewing Brightening Lotion SPF 30
Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Body Spray Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 60+
CeraVe Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
Hawaiian Tropic Weightless Hydration Sunscreen SPF 30
Coppertone Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 55
Neutrogena Beach Defense Sunscreen Lotion SPF 70
Neutrogena Beach Defense Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Spray Broad Spectrum SPF 50
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 70
Neutrogena Cool Dry Sport Sunscreen Spray Broad Spectrum SPF 50
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