SPF Boosters

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There are some ingredients on the market that aren't approved sunscreen actives but boost SPF. One of these such ingredients is butyloctyl salicylate. Butyloctyl salicylate is an emollient that absorbs UVB. It can boost SPF like organic UVB sunscreen active. Canada limits butyloctyl salicylate to 5% in sunscreens. In addition there a blends of antioxidants that can boost SPF as well as UVA protection. These blends are great because in addition to boosting SPF and UVA protection, one can claim antioxidant benefit on the sunscreen label. Which consumer doesn't love antioxidants?! These SPF boosters are great for cases when you are almost at your target SPF but just need an extra boost to reach your target or surpass it.