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Common skin care ingredients -- O

Octocrylene: UV radiation blocker used in sunscreens (see octocrylene fact-sheet)

Octyl Methoxycinnamate: UV radiation blocker used in sunscreens (see octyl methoxycinnamate fact-sheet)

Octyl Palmitate: nondrying, nongreasy solvent; often used in cleansers, astringents.

Octyl Salicylate: UV radiation blocker used in sunscreens (see octyl salicylate fact-sheet)

Oxybenzone: UV radiation blocker used in sunscreens (see oxybenzone fact-sheet)

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If you cannot find something in our glossary or if you require more detailed information on individual ingredients, we recommend an in-depth reference Milady's Skin Care and Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary.