Octocrylene is a common ingredient in chemical sunscreens and anti-aging creams. It protects the skin from UV rays, which can cause sunburns and skin cancer. Some studies have questioned ...

Moisturizing agents, tanning oils, hair spray, and cosmetics all contain octocrylene. According to the study, corals can easily absorb octocrylene, which can be toxic at high concentrations.

Spray 1 contained 3% avobenzone, 6% oxybenzone, 2.35% octocrylene and 0% ecamsule; spray 2 3% avobenzone, 5% oxybenzone, 10% octocrylene and 0% ecamsule; a lotion 3% avobenzone, 4% oxybenzone ...

Scientists petitioned the Food and Drug Administration to remove from sale all sunscreens containing the active ingredient octocrylene. Products made with the chemical may contain benzophenone ...