Menthyl Salicylate

Menthyl Salicylate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a fragrance, uv absorber agent. It is used in 1 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameMENTHYL SALICYLATE
FunctionFRAGRANCE, UV ABSORBER
CAS number89-46-3
EC number201-909-7
Prevalence1 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

Used in

Sunscreens 100%

Frequently asked

What does Menthyl Salicylate do in skincare?
Menthyl Salicylate functions as a fragrance, uv absorber agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Menthyl 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 Menthyl Salicylate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (100% of its uses).

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