Octinoxate Sunscreen
A chemical UV filter absorbed through skin.
How this score is built
- 100Start
- 77Chemical hazard 5 × 4.6−23
- 63.4Everyday exposure 4 × 3.4−13.6
- 56Persistence 3 × 2.6−7.8, then rounded to 56
- ModerateThe band56 sits in 40–59.
What each input rests on
| Input | Rating | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical hazard | 5/10 | unsourced input |
| Everyday exposure | 4/10 |
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| Persistence | 3/10 | unsourced input |
Ratings are editorial. A study listed here supports the rating; it did not compute it. How the index is built
What this means for you
Octinoxate is a chemical filter with hormone-disruption questions and measurable skin absorption. Mineral zinc-oxide sunscreens sit on the skin and avoid the issue while still protecting you — sun protection still matters.
Evidence strength: moderate
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