Tea-Salicylate

Tea-Salicylate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a preservative, light stabilizer agent. It is used in 7 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameTEA-SALICYLATE
FunctionPRESERVATIVE, LIGHT STABILIZER, UV FILTER
CAS number2174-16-5
EC number218-531-3
Prevalence7 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Body Treatments 28.6%Facial Treatments 28.6%Face Cleansers 14.3%Foot Cream 14.3%Night Moisturizers 14.3%

Frequently asked

What does Tea-Salicylate do in skincare?
Tea-Salicylate functions as a preservative, light stabilizer agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Tea-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 Tea-Salicylate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially body treatments (28.6% of its uses).

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