Ethylhexyl Salicylate

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INCI: Ethylhexyl Salicylate

In short · TL;DR

Category

Base & Function

Effect

A salicylate-type UV filter that absorbs UVB and helps dissolve other filters

Concentration

Roughly several percent in sunscreen formulations (upper limit varies by national regulations)

Effect

A salicylate-type UV filter that absorbs UVB and helps dissolve other filters

Mechanism

The salicylate ester absorbs UVB. Being oil-soluble, it also functions as a solvent in the formulation

Typical concentration

Roughly several percent in sunscreen formulations (upper limit varies by national regulations)

Onset

Functions immediately after application

Cautions

Primarily UVB with weak UVA coverage. Pharmaceutical (drug) efficacy claims are not permitted

Evidence & references

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/8364

This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.

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