What it is
A salicylate-class, water-soluble UVB filter. It absorbs UVB and, being water-soluble, gives a light feel; it is one of the less commonly used approved filters and is paired with UVA filters for broad-spectrum protection.
Spectrum coverage
UVB
Regional approval · max %
JP — — Japan: No data KR — — South Korea: No data EU — — Europe: No data US — — United States: No data
Safety & warnings
A UVB-only filter used relatively infrequently in modern sunscreens.
Reef-toxic
No
Endocrine disruptor
No
Comedogenicity
0
Origin & sourcing
Synthetic organic UV filter.
Questions everyone asks
What does trolamine salicylate cover?
It absorbs UVB and is combined with UVA filters for broad-spectrum protection.
Is it common?
It is one of the less frequently used approved UVB filters.