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Octisalate
A mild chemical UV filter that provides modest UVB protection and helps stabilize other sunscreen actives like avobenzone.
UV filterformula stabilizerchemical sunscreen
✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5
What is it?
Octisalate (ethylhexyl salicylate) is an organic UV filter offering modest UVB absorption, frequently used to help photostabilize avobenzone, extending its UVA protection.
Used in sunscreens as a supportive filter and formula stabilizer rather than a primary sun-protective active.
Key Benefits
Mild UVB protection
Contributes some sunburn-protective activity.
Stabilizes avobenzone
Helps extend the effectiveness of UVA-protecting avobenzone in a formula.
Suitable for
Main Actions
When it may be insufficient
Its UV protection is modest on its own — it works mainly as a supporting filter alongside stronger UV-blocking actives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Octisalate do for skin?
Used in sunscreens as a supportive filter and formula stabilizer rather than a primary sun-protective active.
Who should use Octisalate?
Octisalate is suitable for: all skin types in formulated sunscreen products.
Are there any warnings about Octisalate?
Its UV protection is modest on its own — it works mainly as a supporting filter alongside stronger UV-blocking actives.
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