Ingredient glossary
Homosalate
INCI: Homosalate
Sun protection
Does Homosalate clash with what you already use? Check it →A UV filter. What matters is how the finished sunscreen feels and whether it covers the full spectrum, not this one name on the label.
What it does
- uvb protection
moderate evidenceRecent safety reviews are re-evaluating homosalate exposure margins, but at allowed levels it remains widely used in conventional sunscreens.
On a label: usually effective at 5-15%.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Tends to suit
- normal
- oily
Approach with care
- reef concern
- Clogs poresLow
- Irritation riskLow
Pregnancy: Check with your doctor before using during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Plays well with
- other uvb filters
- broad spectrum filters
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Educational information about a cosmetic ingredient, not medical advice.