Octisalate
Category: Sunscreen agent
Brief description: Octisalate is a chemical sunscreen ingredient primarily used to absorb UVB rays.
Benefits: Helps to protect the skin from sunburn.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Generally suitable for all skin types, and less likely than some other sunscreens to cause skin irritation.
Target audience: Anyone requiring sun protection.
Chemical composition: Octisalate is the ester of salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Physical aspect: It is a colorless liquid.
Compatibility: Frequently combined with other sunscreen ingredients to enhance UVB protection.
Concentration: Maximum allowed concentration of 5% in the U.S. and EU.
Side effects/adverse reactions: While it is typically well-tolerated, some people may experience skin irritation or allergic reactions.
Regulatory status: Approved for use in many countries.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: There's less concern about environmental harm compared to some other chemical sunscreens, but more research is needed.
Brief description: Octisalate is a chemical sunscreen ingredient primarily used to absorb UVB rays.
Benefits: Helps to protect the skin from sunburn.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Generally suitable for all skin types, and less likely than some other sunscreens to cause skin irritation.
Target audience: Anyone requiring sun protection.
Chemical composition: Octisalate is the ester of salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Physical aspect: It is a colorless liquid.
Compatibility: Frequently combined with other sunscreen ingredients to enhance UVB protection.
Concentration: Maximum allowed concentration of 5% in the U.S. and EU.
Side effects/adverse reactions: While it is typically well-tolerated, some people may experience skin irritation or allergic reactions.
Regulatory status: Approved for use in many countries.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: There's less concern about environmental harm compared to some other chemical sunscreens, but more research is needed.
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