Octisalate, also known as octyl salicylate or ethylhexyl salicylate, is a UVB filter that has been used in sunscreens since the 1950s, according to industry and regulatory records. It is approved in the European Union (EU) at concentrations up to 5% and by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at up to 5% in sunscreens and other UV-protective products [1][5].
Despite its long history and regulatory acceptance, some sunscreen makers are choosing to exclude the ingredient from their formulations.
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