Octyl methoxycinnamate or abbreviated OMC or OM-Cinnamate or Octinoxate is a sunscreen agent. organic sunscreen   Obtained from Cinnamic Acid (an acid found in the plant Cinnamon) is effective against UVB light.

Octyl methoxycinnamate or abbreviated OMC or OM-Cinnamate or Octinoxate is a sunscreen agent. organic sunscreen   Obtained from Cinnamic Acid (an acid found in the plant Cinnamon) is effective against UVB light.

OMC can protect against UV at wavelength range 290-330 nm, which is the wavelength of UVB.

SPF calculation (with the German BASF calculation system)

1. Please register at https://www.sunscreensimulator.basf.com/Sunscreen_Simulator/Login_show.action

2. Enter the% proportion of the use of various sunscreens in the formula So that the system automatically calculates the values Which is an approximate value

FDA regulations for use of the substance Octyl methoxycinnamate   In any kind of cosmetics

Europe, Australia (including Thailand): not more than 10%

Japan: not more than 20%

USA: not more than 7.5%

* OMC cannot be used in conjunction with Avobenzone as it will Avobenzone Unstable *

* OMC should be used in conjunction with antioxidant formulas such as Vitamin E Acetate 0.1% to help increase stability *

* High proportion use of OMC in the formula. Will make the formula texture shiny When applied to the skin as OMC has a high refractive index *

Rate of use: 1-10%

look: Liquid, oil Light yellow

Mixing: Mix in oil

Storage: Keep at room temperature Avoid the sun, last for 3 years.

INCI: Octyl methoxycinnamate   Or Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate