UVB filters, or cinnamates, such as cinoxate, octocrylene and octyl methoxycinnamate (OMC) work by absorbing UVB light, deflecting harmful radiation from the skin.

The agency also listed 12 sunscreen ingredients that require additional safety information: cinoxate, dioxybenzone, ensulizole, meradimate, padimate O, sulisobenzone, oxybenzone, octinoxate, ...

Looking for information on sunscreen? Visit the Academy's Sun Protection Resource Center. Seeking shade, wearing sun-protective clothing — including a lightweight and long-sleeved shirt, pants, a wide ...