Ethylhexyl Salicylate is a synthetic sunscreen ingredient that works primarily in the range of UVB light, although it offers a small amount of UVA protection. It is also known as octyl salicylate and octisalate. It is an emollient with a mildly fragrant odor. It is used in sunscreens and cosmetics to protect the skin from sun damage and to provide an appropriate Sun Protection factor (SPF).
["Anti-Aging: Ethylhexyl Salicylate helps neutralize the sun-induced formation of oxygen radicals, which can contribute to skin aging."]
Ethylhexyl salicylate is a benzoate ester and a member of phenols. It is functionally related to a salicylic acid.
Safe as used in cosmetics
["Ethylhexyl salicylate is one of several sunscreen actives currently undergoing further safety testing under the purview of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).", "This testing is to gain a better understanding of the systemic absorption, metabolism, and elimination of these sunscreen actives when small amounts enter the body via topical use.", "It is anticipated that the additional testing being done will reaffirm the safety of these ingredients.", "Ethylhexyl Salicylate is available in various commercial grades and is supplied by multiple companies including Clariant, Symrise, Aako, Ashland, Chemspec Chemicals, DSM, Dalian Handom Chemicals, Domus Chemicals, Galaxy Surfactants, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt Germany, Nanjing Cosmos Chemical, Natura-Tec, Tagra biotechnologies, and Uniproma Chemical.", "The Scientific Committee on Cosmetic and Non-Food Products Intended for Consumers (SCCNFP) has evaluated the safety of Ethylhexyl Salicylate and concluded that it is safe for use in cosmetics at a maximum concentration of 5%.", "The SCCNFP also noted that Ethylhexyl Salicylate has a very low percutaneous absorption rate, which means that it is not likely to be absorbed into the body in significant amounts.", "The SCCNFP is the scientific advisory body to the European Commission in matters of consumer protection with respect to cosmetics and non-food products intended for consumers.", "Ethylhexyl Salicylate is a colorless to light yellowish oily liquid that works as a UVB (280-320nm) sunscreen filter with a peak absorbance at 306 nm.", "It's not a strong filter in itself, it's always used in combination with other sunscreen agents to further enhance the SPF\u2009and to solubilize other solid UV filters.", "It has a good safety profile and is allowed to be used at a max concentration of 5% both in the US and in Europe (10% is allowed in Japan)."]
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