• Other names: Homomethyl salicylate
• FDA Approval: Up to 15%
• Blocks UVA: No
• Blocks UVB: Yes
• Photo-stable: No

Interactions with Other ingredients:

Improves photostability of other filters.

Oil Soluble

Safety Concerns:

Safe to use in quantities approved by the FDA. Skin penetration less than 1% in human and laboratory studies. May disrupt estrogen, androgen and progesterone but no evidence of toxicity or side effects have been documented in vivo.

Cosdna Rating: 0 for comedogenesis, 0 for irritation

Beautypedia Rating: Best

EWG Rating: 4