Ingredient
Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate
Mid risk
Also known asAmiloxate, IMC
FunctionUVB Filter
What it is — Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate (INCI), also known as amiloxate — a cinnamate-family organic sunscreen filter.
What it does — It absorbs UVB light and is usually paired with other filters to build broad-spectrum SPF.
Typical use — Used in sunscreens and daily SPF products sold in Korea, Europe and Australia.
Who it suits / good to know — Good to know: it is not on the US FDA's list of approved sunscreen actives, and a small number of people react to cinnamate filters.
Safety — Rated mid risk because of that sensitisation potential. This is general information, not medical advice; patch-test new sunscreens if your skin is reactive.
Why we grade it Mid: Mid risk — a cinnamate filter with a small potential for sensitisation; not approved as a filter in the US.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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