What skin types is Butyloctyl Salicylate good for?

Butyloctyl Salicylate is suitable for all skin types.

Is Butyloctyl Salicylate safe to use every day?

Butyloctyl Salicylate can generally be used morning and evening. Recommended concentration: 1–10% in sunscreens.

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Also known as: BOS

SolventSkin protectant

“A solvent that helps sunscreen filters dissolve evenly.”

Skin types

All types

Pore-clogging

Very low

Use when

AM & PM

Concentration

1–10%

What it does

Butyloctyl salicylate is used mainly in sunscreens, where it dissolves crystalline UV filters like avobenzone so they spread evenly and stay stable. It also boosts SPF slightly and improves texture. Despite the salicylate name it is not an exfoliant and does not behave like salicylic acid.

Benefits

Keeps UV filters evenly dispersed and stable
Improves how a sunscreen feels and spreads

How to layer

☀️ Morning routine

Cleanser

Toner

Serum

Moisturiser

SPF

🌙 Evening routine

Cleanser

Toner

Serum

Moisturiser

Face Oil

After cleansing, before moisturiser

Good for

All skin

How to use

Found in sunscreens. No special application needed.

Typical concentration: 1–10% in sunscreens