Octyl Salicylate
Simple steps for best results
Designed for Octyl Salicylate-based cosmetic formulations and sun-care product development.
Select the suitable grade
Use cosmetic-grade Octyl Salicylate suited to your intended sun-care or personal care formulation and applicable regulatory requirements.
Match with the product format
Use in sunscreens, SPF creams, sun-protection lotions, facial day creams, SPF moisturizers, BB creams, CC creams, lip balms, lip care products, and body sun-care products.
Blend into the formulation
Incorporate Octyl Salicylate into the oil phase at the appropriate formulation stage, ensuring thorough mixing and compatibility with other UV filters and formulation ingredients.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Octyl Salicylate.
What is Octyl Salicylate used for?
Octyl Salicylate, also known as Ethylhexyl Salicylate, is an oil-soluble UVB filter used in cosmetic formulations to help absorb UVB radiation and support sun-protection performance.
Is Octyl Salicylate oil soluble or water soluble?
Octyl Salicylate is oil-soluble and is generally incorporated into the oil phase of emulsions, creams, lotions, and other suitable cosmetic formulations.
Which cosmetic products can include Octyl Salicylate?
It can be used in sunscreens, SPF creams, sun-protection lotions, facial day creams, SPF moisturizers, BB creams, CC creams, tinted sunscreens, lip balms, lip care products, and body sun-care products.
What cosmetic concepts is Octyl Salicylate suitable for?
It is suitable for sun-care, daily UV-protection skincare, SPF moisturizers, facial sun protection, lip care, body sun care, and other personal care formulations designed to provide UVB protection.
How is Octyl Salicylate incorporated into formulations?
It is generally incorporated into the oil phase during formulation. The final product should be developed according to the required SPF, compatibility with other UV filters, processing conditions, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Does Octyl Salicylate provide broad-spectrum protection by itself?
Octyl Salicylate primarily provides UVB absorption. Broad-spectrum protection generally requires an appropriate combination of permitted UV filters that provides protection across the relevant UVA and UVB ranges.
Is this product for internal use?
No, this product is intended only for external cosmetic formulation use.