An active ingredient often commonly found in sunscreen, octinoxate helps to protect skin against sun damage, primarily from UVB rays. Questions have been raised about whether octinoxate is an ‘endocrine disruptor’ but at this time, there is no conclusive evidence. In fact, there’s more of a hormonal effect from spearmint tea – feel free to slip slop slap in peace.
Fact checked by Hannah English, B Pharm Sci (Hons), Skincare Expert & Digital Creator