Profile: Ethylhexyl Salicylate

INCI name:   Ethylhexyl Salicylate.

Function:   Stabilising agent, UV filter, UV absorbent.

Origin:   Chemical.

Concentration allowed by the EU regulation:   Up to 5% in finished cosmetic products.

Where to find it / Where they are found?:   Sun creams/sprays, eau de toilette, dry sun oils, shower gels, day creams, lip balms with SPF, foundations, tanning oils, blushes, primer, shampoos.

Health risks:   Suspected endocrine disruptor, potential skin irritant.

Environmental risks:   Suspected aquatic ecotoxicity.

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Additional information:   UVB Sunscreen Filter.