The role of octyl Octyl 4-methoxycinnamate 5466-77-3 in cosmetics

  Octyl 4-methoxycinnamate (INCI name), also octinoxate(USAN name), Eusolex2292, UvinulMC80 (trade name), is an organic compound used in some sunscreen products, lip balms, and other beauty products. To absorb the UVB in the sun, protect the skin from its damage, is the most commonly used UVB sunscreen. It is a transparent liquid insoluble in water at room temperature.

  Octyl 4-methoxycinnamate is mainly used as a UV absorber in cosmetics, ‌ to protect the skin from UV damage. ‌

  Octyl 4-methoxycinnamate (‌OMC) ‌ is a chemical component widely used in cosmetics and skin care industry. ‌ belongs to the ester group. ‌ It has excellent stability and light resistance, ‌ is often used as a UV absorber, ‌ especially in the field of cosmetics ‌ is favored for its high UV absorption capacity. ‌ absorbs UVA and UVB ultraviolet rays ‌ protects against cell damage and ‌ slows the aging process. ‌ at the same time, ‌ it can also reduce the symptoms of skin redness and swelling caused by ultraviolet radiation, ‌ sunburn, ‌ provides comprehensive protection for the skin. ‌ In addition, ‌ also has antioxidant effects on isooctyl methoxycinnamate, ‌ can scavenge free radicals, ‌ can reduce the damage of oxidative stress on the skin, ‌ keep the skin healthy. ‌ it also improves the moisturizing properties of the skin, ‌ makes skin smoother and ‌ more elastic. ‌

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