Ingredient

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Low risk

FunctionPhotostabilizer

What it is — Butyloctyl Salicylate (INCI of the same name), an ester from the salicylate family used mainly as a formulation aid.

What it does — It is commonly used to dissolve and stabilize UV filters, help boost SPF performance and give a smooth, light emollient feel; it is not an exfoliating acid.

Typical use — Found in sunscreens and daytime moisturizers where it improves filter solubility and finish.

Who it suits / good to know — Generally suitable for most skin types; it works to support other ingredients rather than acting as an active.

Safety — Rated low risk and generally tolerated as a salicylate-family solvent. This is general information rather than medical advice; patch-test if your skin is sensitive to salicylates.

Why we grade it Low: Low risk — salicylate-family solvent, generally tolerated but a functional filler.
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Found in 1 DHALIORA product

Day&Blue UV Sun Mist SPF50+ Day&Blue UV Sun Mist SPF50+Screening 8.9
How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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