Homosalate.
Also known as: homomenthyl salicylate, HMS, 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl salicylate
Homosalate is an ingredient used in cosmetics such as sunscreen, face moisturizer.
Global status.
How homosalate is regulated in cosmetics around the world.
100% of countries with data ban or restrict this ingredient
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Max 15% as OTC sunscreen; FDA GRASE status under review.
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Max 7.34% (reduced from 10%) per Regulation 2022/2195.
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Max 10% as UV filter.
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Max 15% as UV filter.
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Permitted with limits under MHLW positive list.
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Max 10% as UV filter.
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Max 15% as active sunscreen (TGA).
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Max 10% per Safety Technical Standards.
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Max 15% per ANVISA.
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Permitted with limits.
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Max 10%, aligned with EU.
The reason brands include it.
Absorbs UVB rays and helps stabilize other UV filters like avobenzone. Lightweight and cosmetically appealing in formulations.
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brands use it
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Homosalate in product types.
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Common alternatives.
What Numbrrrz uses
Numbrrrz does not use homosalate. Every tube is organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil and vitamin E, plus organic essential oils or flavoring in the scented versions.
Quick answers.
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How these brands stack up.
Side-by-side ingredient comparisons with brands whose products list homosalate.