Mode of usage pertaining to the discussion below
Topical application in cosmetics and personal care products.
What it is
A newer generation chemical UV filter used in some sunscreen formulations and is often combined with other UV filters to provide broad-spectrum coverage.
Safety in special situations
Pregnancy Not recommended for use by pregnant women
Nursing Mothers Not recommended for use by nursing mothers
Babies under 2 years Not recommended for babies
Children under 12 years Not recommended for children
Cancer free No data available
Environmental and Ecological Concerns
Vegan
Synthetic Origin
Biodegradable
Ecotoxicity
Attributes
Comedogenicity Not listed as an ingredient to be comedogenic based on currently available data
Acne prone skin Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by people with acne prone skin based on currently available data
Sensitive skin May be safe for sensitive skin based on currently available data
Notes
- Ecamsule is considered less likely to be a skin sensitizer.
Safety Profile (Based on regional guidelines)
| European Union – CIR | Data unavailable |
| European Union – SCCS | Data unavailable |
| US FDA | Not listed in the FDA OTC Monograph nor assigned a GRASE (Generally Recognized as Safe and Effective) category, and is approved only at specific concentrations in certain products. |
| ASEAN guidelines | Safe to use, as per current practice |
Conclusion Ecamsule is considered safe for use within the recommended concentrations, as per regional regulatory guidelines.
References
- https://www.federalregister.gov
- https://www.govinfo.gov
- https://www.sciencedirect.com
- https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Disclaimer
The above information is based on ongoing toxicology research at CHOSEN®’s R&D. We do our best to update the information as and when the latest studies are available. If you have any inputs regarding the above information, please email us at ingredients@chosenstore.in