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Ingredient Facts
C12-15 alkyl salicylate
AKA: Salicylic acid alkyl ester
Skin Conditioning · Antistatic · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Chemical Exfoliant
Not Clean
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, C12-15 alkyl esters
CAS #
222722-22-7
Form
Oil
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Functions
Antistatic
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic compound developed as an exfoliating and skin-conditioning agent. Created to provide controlled salicylic acid delivery for gentle chemical exfoliation in modern skincare formulations.