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Status:
US Approved Rx (2006)
First approved in 2004

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)

Conditions:

Octocrylene is a compound often used as an additive in sun screen, and is thought to have skin moisturizing effects because of its emollient properties. What makes this chemical such a popular additive to sun block, is its ability to neutralize UV ra...