Recent Examples on the WebThese include: Aloe: The Aloe vera plant contains salicylates (phytochemicals with antiplatelet properties).—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 26 July 2024 Some of the potentially harmful effects of certain essential oils include:
Wintergreen Oil
The active ingredient in this oil, methyl salicylate, is a chemical that acts the same way as aspirin in the body when applied topically.—Alyssa Sybertz, Parents, 15 July 2024 Other drugs include cisplatin (a chemotherapy drug), diuretics (water pills), and salicylates (pain and fever reducers).—Yuliya Klochan, Health, 19 June 2024 Cleansers with salicylic or glycolic acid can help manage acne, but strong salicylates might be too harsh.—Syeda Khaula Saad, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2024 In addition to its physical exfoliants, the mask is also formulated with aspen bark which is a natural BHA and is rich in salicylates, providing a chemical exfoliation, too.—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 6 July 2023 Topical pain relievers can include ingredients such as methyl salicylate and menthol (which both give a cooling sensation), NSAIDs (to relieve pain), and capsaicin (a compound of chili peppers that produces a warming sensation), according to the Cleveland Clinic.—Demetria Wambia, SELF, 11 Apr. 2022 To address bad breath, plaque and gingivitis the ADA recommends looking for chlorhexidine, chlorine dioxide, cetylpyridinium chloride and essential oils such as eucalyptol, thymol and methyl salicylate.—Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 21 July 2022 Huigens thinks that the chemicals themselves - benzyl cyanide and methyl salicylate - aren't actually attractive in their own right.—Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 19 Feb. 2010
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