What it is
Cinoxate is a cinnamate-type organic filter that absorbs UVB radiation. It is one of the older approved sunscreen actives and is used as part of a filter blend, with UVA filters added for full protection.
Spectrum coverage
UVB
Regional approval · max %
JP — — Japan: No data KR — — South Korea: No data EU — — Europe: No data US ✓ 3% United States: Approved · Max 3%
Safety & warnings
An older UVB filter that is used relatively infrequently in modern formulas.
Reef-toxic
No
Endocrine disruptor
No
Comedogenicity
0
Origin & sourcing
Synthetic organic UV filter.
Questions everyone asks
What does cinoxate protect against?
It absorbs UVB, the rays most associated with sunburn, and is paired with UVA filters.
Is it a modern filter?
It is one of the older approved UVB filters and is less common in newer sunscreens.