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Description :
Octinoxate is a frequently used chemical UV filter that disperses UVB rays.
Sources of Exposure: Sunscreens and skin care products with SPF
Health Impacts: Studies suggest that Octinoxate acts as an endocrine disruptor that can alter the sex hormone-neurotransmitter Gn-RH.
Health Concerns
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Schlumpf, M. et al., 2001Carbone, S. et al., 2010