Ethylhexyl Salicylate (Octisalate): effective % & pH 에틸헥실살리실레이트
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⚡ Quick answer: Ethylhexyl Salicylate (Octisalate): effective concentration up to 5% in most markets, optimal pH typically 5.0–7.0 in the finished emulsion, evidence Strong. A good sign for tolerance, a poor sign of strength. Read the rest of the filter list before deciding.
How much Ethylhexyl Salicylate (Octisalate) actually works? Here's the dosage, pH and evidence — the formulator-level read behind the % on a Korean label.
| Effective % | up to 5% in most markets |
|---|---|
| Optimal pH | typically 5.0–7.0 in the finished emulsion |
| Evidence | Strong |
| Onset | immediate (on application) |
What the % on the label really means
A good sign for tolerance, a poor sign of strength. Read the rest of the filter list before deciding.
⚠️ Ceiling: Its UVB absorption is weak, so the cap is reached quickly and other filters have to carry the SPF.
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✍️ Written & reviewed by the KoreaPlus Editorial team — dermatologist-informed, cosmetic-science researched & source-cited. Last reviewed: 2026-08-23.
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