Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is a synthetic UV filter used in sun care products to protect against UVB radiation to offer SPF protection to the skin. Other ingredients in the class of synthetic UV filters include bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, ethylhexyl triazone, homosalate, octinoxate, octisalate, octocrylene and triazine diethyl butamidotriazone.
What is Ethylhexyl Salicylate?
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is a synthetic sunscreen ingredient is used in sun care products to offer SPF protection to the skin. It is a colourless to light yellowish oily liquid and is able to absorb UVB radiation.
What does Ethylhexyl Salicylate do?
Ethylhexyl Salicylate protects against UVB rays (280-320 nm) 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 and to solubilise other solid UV filters.
Who is Ethylhexyl Salicylate good for?
If any of the following apply Ethylhexyl Salicylate might be a good option for you:
UV Protection
Who should avoid Ethylhexyl Salicylate?
If any of the following apply it might be best to avoid Ethylhexyl Salicylate:
Pregnancy
Sensitive
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