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Quick answer: Both score equally on our risk model. Retinyl palmitate is restricted in the EU and allowed in the US; Octocrylene is restricted in the EU and allowed in the US.
| Property | Retinyl palmitate | Octocrylene |
|---|---|---|
| EU status | Restricted | Restricted |
| US status | Allowed | Allowed |
| Risk level | medium | medium |
| Banned in | — | — |
| Restricted in | European Union | European Union |
| Category | endocrine disruptor | uv filter |
| Where it hides | anti-aging cream, sunscreen, lotion | sunscreen, SPF lotion, lip balm |
Retinyl palmitate is a vitamin A ester used in anti-aging skincare and sunscreen.
Octocrylene is an organic UV filter that stabilizes other filters.
Retinyl palmitate: The EU caps vitamin A levels over concerns it may accelerate skin damage in sunlight; the US does not restrict it.
Octocrylene: Can degrade into benzophenone, a possible carcinogen and endocrine disruptor; the EU restricts its concentration.
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