How safe are they and what are the alternatives? We investigate. UVB filters, or cinnamates, such as cinoxate, octocrylene and octyl methoxycinnamate (OMC) work by absorbing UVB light, deflecting ...

According to a 2019 report, there is still insufficient data on the safety of the following 12 active sunscreen ingredients: oxybenzone, avobenzone, cinoxate, dioxybenzone. ensulizole, homosalate, ...

Background: Rising use of sunscreen products has led to increased reporting of adverse reactions to sunscreens. Objective: To investigate possible photoallergic reactions in patients who ...