What is ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE and what does it do?

Role: Organic UV filter

Family: OCTISALATE,UV filter Old UVB

Comedogenic index: 0

Ethylhexyl Salicylate, also known as octisalate, is an organic sunscreen.

Features and operation
UV protection: the main filter against UVB rays, this ingredient also offers low protection against UVA.
Free Radical Neutralization: It has the ability to neutralize singlet oxygen, a harmful free radical generated by UVB exposure.
Use and combination

Concentration and Global Approval: Used worldwide, its typical maximum concentration is 5% when combined with other UV filters.
Improving the stability of other UV filters: It is often combined with other UV filters, such as oxybenzone and avobenzone, to improve their stability and efficacy.
Safety and regulations

Form and content: Ethylhexyl Salicylate is a colorless liquid.
Safety assessment: Recognized as safe for use in cosmetics, it is not considered a skin or eye irritant.
Additional regulatory controls: Currently, additional tests are being carried out under the aegis of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to better understand the systemic absorption and metabolism of this sunscreen active.

Conclusion
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an important component in sunscreen formulations. Although it is subject to further regulatory testing, its use is generally considered safe.

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