Ingredient glossary
Mexoryl SX
On your shelf ✓What Mexoryl SX does for your skin, who it suits, and what to watch for.
INCI: Ecamsule
In short: Mexoryl SX delivers uva protection, suits most skin types, and the evidence behind it is strong.
- What it does
- Uva protection
- Best for
- Most skin types
- Evidence
- Strong
The molecule
The Glow take
Only as good as the sunscreen it lives in.
As a single filter, Mexoryl SX only matters as part of a finished sunscreen you actually reapply. The best SPF is the one that feels good enough to wear every morning.
— Maya
What it does
- uva protection
strong evidenceClinical sunscreen trials and regulatory data show Mexoryl SX maintains high UVA absorbance with minimal degradation and improves UVA protection indices in finished products.
On a label: usually effective at 3-10%.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Tends to suit
- all
Approach with care
No specific group flagged to avoid it.
- Clogs poresLow
- Irritation riskLow
How it fits each skin type
- DrySuits
- CombinationSuits
- OilySuits
- SensitiveSuits
Where it fits in your routine
Plays well with
- uv filters
- antioxidants
Mexoryl SX, answered
Is Mexoryl SX safe during pregnancy?
Yes. Mexoryl SX is considered safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. As with anything, if you are unsure it is worth a quick word with your doctor or midwife.
Who should avoid Mexoryl SX?
No specific group is flagged to avoid Mexoryl SX. It is well tolerated by most skin. Still, introduce anything new one product at a time.
What concentration of Mexoryl SX actually works?
Mexoryl SX tends to do its job in the 3 to 10% range. Much lower and it is likely underdosed.
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