Abstract: Provided herein is a compound which is particularly suitable for use as a cannabinoid, as an emulsifier for a cannabinoid, in a formulation comprising the compound and in a method of treatment using the compound. The compound is defined by the General Formula: wherein: R1-R10 are independently selected from H or an alkyl of 1-10 carbons; alkenyl of up to 10 carbons; or groups on adjacent carbons may be taken together to form an alkene; R11 and R12 are independently H or —(CH2CHR16O)x—R17 with the proviso that at least one of R11 or R12 represents —(CH2CHR16O)xR17—; R11 and R10 may be taken together to represent —C(R19)2—; R13-R15 independently represent H or an alkyl of 1-8 carbons; each R16 independently represents H or an alkyl of 1-3 carbons; each R17 independently represents H, an alkyl or substituted alkyl of 1-22 carbons, aryl or substituted aryl or the ester of an acid; each R19 independently represents H or an alkyl of 1-5 carbons; and each x is independently an integer of 1-100.

Abstract: A salicylic acid gel contains salicylic acid, a thickener, and a stabilizer compound. The gel may be diluted and/or incorporated into final skin care products.