Derived from cinnamon or cocoa leaves. Used as a sunscreen agent to absorb ultraviolet light.
A sunscreen that blocks UV - B rays that is derived from cinnamic acid.
used as an ingredient in non-PABA chemical sunscreens. May cause skin irritation in some cases.
Octyl methoxycinnamate, or octinoxate, is an organic compound that is an ingredient in some sunscreens. It is an ester formed from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. It is a clear liquid that is insoluble in water.