Homosalate

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INCI: Homosalate

In short · TL;DR

Category

Base & Functional

Effect

A salicylate-based organic UV filter that absorbs UVB

Concentration

Generally a few percent to 10% in sunscreen formulations (upper limit varies by national regulations)

Effect

A salicylate-based organic UV filter that absorbs UVB

Mechanism

The salicylate ester scaffold absorbs in the UVB range and also serves as a solvent

Typical concentration

Generally a few percent to 10% in sunscreen formulations (upper limit varies by national regulations)

Onset

Functions immediately after application

Cautions

Weak UVA protection, so combination with other filters is a prerequisite. No pharmaceutical efficacy claims permitted

Evidence & references

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/8362

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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