Octyl Salicylate

Octyl Salicylate is an organic UV filter that provides moderate UVB protection. It is often used in combination with other sunscreen actives to boost overall SPF and provide comprehensive protection.This ingredient also helps stabilise other UV filters and contributes to a pleasant product texture. It is well-tolerated by most skin types.

• Used to protect skin primarily from UVB rays • One of several sunscreen actives currently undergoing further safety testing under the purview of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) • Additional 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 • The presence of this or other sunscreen actives in the body does not mean your health is at risk • It is anticipated that the additional testing being done will reaffirm the safety of these ingredients • Tho…