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Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate

Our database includes 62 products that contain Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate.

Explained

Amiloxate is a chemical sunscreen absorber. It mainly protects against UV-B rays (290-320 nm) but offers a bit of UV-A protection (320-340 nm).

This ingredient is available in the EU (up to 10%) and Asia. However, it has not yet been approved in the US or Canada.

It is created from isoamyl alcohol and methoxycinnamic acid.

Studies show the structural similarities between this ingredient and cinnamic acid give it anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. In fact, it is believed amiloxate works by scavenging free-radical molecules from UV.

One animal study found this ingredient was not absorbed or able to penetrate through skin.

You should know

What it is

Chemical UV Filter
Community Rating
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What it does

UV Absorber An agent that absorbs uv rays
UV Filter An agent that filters out certain uv rays

Alternative names

Amiloxate

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.1%
Top categories
Sunscreens
Makeup
Moisturizers
Position Predominant list placement
Top 25%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 34598
INCI Name ISOAMYL P-METHOXYCINNAMATE
INN Name amiloxate
EC #  275-702-5
All Functions UV Absorber, UV Filter