What is it?
Homosalate is an oil-soluble organic compound known as an ester of Homomenthol and salicylic acid. It is a phenolic compound used primarily as a UV filter in sunscreens, able to absorb UVB rays within the 295 to 315 nm wavelength range. As a salicylate, it functions by absorbing ultraviolet light to minimize direct skin exposure to harmful sun rays.
Where does it come from?
Homosalate is an organic compound composed of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen. It is part of a group called salicylates, which are derived from salicylic acid. Salicylic acid is derived from salicin, a compound found in the bark of willow trees. It is globally approved for use in sunscreens.