Octyl Methoxy Cinnamate
Simple steps for best results
Designed for Octyl Methoxy Cinnamate-based cosmetic formulations and sun-care product development.
Select the suitable grade
Use cosmetic-grade Octyl Methoxy Cinnamate suited to your intended sun-care or personal care formulation and applicable regulatory requirements.
Match with the product format
Use in sunscreens, SPF creams, sun-protection lotions, facial day creams, SPF moisturizers, BB creams, CC creams, lip balms, and body sun-care products.
Blend into the formulation
Incorporate Octyl Methoxy Cinnamate into the oil phase at the appropriate formulation stage, ensuring thorough mixing and compatibility with the other UV filters and ingredients.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Octyl Methoxy Cinnamate.
What is Octyl Methoxy Cinnamate used for?
Octyl Methoxy Cinnamate, also known as Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, is an oil-soluble UVB filter used in cosmetic formulations to help absorb UVB radiation and support sun-protection performance.
Is Octyl Methoxy Cinnamate oil soluble or water soluble?
Octyl Methoxy Cinnamate is oil-soluble and is generally incorporated into the oil phase of emulsions, creams, lotions, and other suitable cosmetic formulations.
Which cosmetic products can include Octyl Methoxy Cinnamate?
It can be used in sunscreens, SPF creams, sun-protection lotions, facial day creams, moisturizers with SPF, BB creams, CC creams, tinted SPF products, lip balms, lip care products, and body lotions.
What cosmetic concepts is Octyl Methoxy Cinnamate suitable for?
It is suitable for sun-care, daily UV-protection skincare, SPF moisturizers, facial sun protection, body sun care, and other personal care formulations designed to provide UVB protection.
How is Octyl Methoxy Cinnamate incorporated into formulations?
It is generally incorporated into the oil phase during formulation. The final formulation should be developed according to the required SPF, compatibility of other UV filters, processing conditions, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Does Octyl Methoxy Cinnamate provide broad-spectrum protection by itself?
Octyl Methoxy Cinnamate primarily absorbs UVB radiation. Broad-spectrum protection generally requires an appropriate combination of permitted UV filters that provides protection across the relevant UVA and UVB ranges.
Is this product for internal use?
No, this product is intended only for external cosmetic formulation use.