HOMOSALATE
- Cosmetics Fine
What is HOMOSALATE?
Homosalate is a sunscreen filter that absorbs the sun's UV rays. Some of it soaks through the skin, but EU safety experts found it safe at the levels they allow, and there's no proof it disturbs hormones in people. It's fine for normal use; skin reactions are uncommon.
What is Yasno’s verdict on HOMOSALATE?
Yasno’s verdict on HOMOSALATE: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is HOMOSALATE allowed in the EU?
EU status of HOMOSALATE: Permitted as a UV filter in cosmetics (Annex VI of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009). Conditions and limits come from the regulation cited below. Yasno summarises them and does not replace the legal text.
| Where | EU | US |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetics | Permitted as a UV filter in cosmetics (Annex VI of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009) | Not recorded |
Reference: Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex VI (entry 3) · Limit: 7,34 % | Face products with the exception of propellent spray products
What else is it called?
- Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl ester / Homosalate
Sources
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products — Annex VI, European Union, 2009
- Scientific Advice on the Safety of Homosalate as a UV Filter in Cosmetic Products, European Commission Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety, 2022
- Opinion on Homosalate, European Commission Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety, 2021
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