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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...
Status:
Other

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)

Status:
US Previously Marketed
First approved in 1966

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)

Conditions:

Oxybenzone is one of the more popular molecules used by chemists during the manufacturing of cosmetics and is included in sunscreen for UV protection. The chemical is often used to stabilize and strengthen the color and scent of skin care products, b...
Status:
US Previously Marketed

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)

Conditions:

Lisadimate (glyceryl PABA), a substituted aminobenzoate, is a sunscreen with actions similar to those of aminobenzoic acid. It is effective against UVB light. Glyceryl PABA (Escalol 106), present in many popular sunscreens, is a common sensitizer whi...
Status:
Possibly Marketed Outside US
First approved in 2011

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)

Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate (DHHB) is an organic UV filter with high absorption in the UV-A range that minimizes the overexposure of human skin to ultraviolet radiation that may lead to acute and chronic photodamage. In in vitro studie...