Homosalate
UV Filter
Homosalate is a chemical used in some sunscreens to help protect skin from the sun's UV rays. It works by absorbing UV radiation and converting it into heat, which is then released from the skin.
Source: EWG Skin Deep
The concern with homosalate is that it may be an endocrine disruptor, which means it could potentially interfere with hormone function in the body.
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Thyroid and growth hormone endocrine disruption and mechanisms of homosalate and octisalate using wild-type, thrαa(-/-), and dre-miR-499(-/-) zebrafish embryo/larvae.
Ka Y, Lee I, Ji K
2024
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Last updated: May 16, 2026