Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a light stabilizer, uv absorber agent. It appears in about 3% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 107 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE |
| Function | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER |
| CAS number | 118-60-5 |
| EC number | 204-263-4 |
| Prevalence | 3,225 products (3.47% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 107 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 590 |
Used in
Sunscreens 61.1%Fragrances 10.4%Day Moisturizers 9%Foundations 3.6%Lip Moisturizers 3%BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizers 2.7%
Frequently asked
- What does Ethylhexyl Salicylate do in skincare?
- Ethylhexyl Salicylate functions as a light stabilizer, uv absorber agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Ethylhexyl Salicylate allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Ethylhexyl Salicylate?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (61.1% of its uses).
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