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Benzyl Benzoate

Explained

Benzyl Benzoate is usually created from the condensation of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol. It is used as a preservative, solvent, and has a floral/balsamic scent in large amounts.

As a preservative, Benzyl Benzoate works against bacteria and fungus. It is often used to treat scabies and lice in medicine.

Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.

Due to its fragrance, Benzyl Benzoate can be sensitizing and may cause contact dermatitis. It is a known EU allergen. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Benzyl Benzoate can be naturally found in cranberries and peaches.

See all 2,707 products with Benzyl Benzoate

Users who like it
21%
Users who avoid it
79%

What it does

Antimicrobial Capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms
Perfuming A substance that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor, especially a volatile liquid distilled from flowers or preparedsynthetically.
Solvent Capable of dissolving another substance.

Alternative names

Benzyl Benzoate Usp

Prevalence

Uncommon Percentage of products that contain it
3.2%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Haircare
Lip Care
Position Predominant list placement
Bottom 25%
Concentration Concentrations we've seen
1%

References

link.springer.com pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov rudiapt.files.wordpress.com

Products with Benzyl Benzoate

Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream
Sudocrem
Antiseptic Healing Cream
Facial Treatment
Concentration: 1.01%
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops
Glow Recipe
Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops
Serum
COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50 PA+++
COSRX
Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50 PA+++
Sunscreen
L'Oreal Revitalift Filler 1.5% Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum
L'Oreal
Revitalift Filler 1.5% Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Serum
Caudalie Beauty Elixir Face Mist
Caudalie
Beauty Elixir Face Mist
Toner
SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel
SkinCeuticals
Phyto Corrective Gel
Facial Treatment
Cetaphil Pro Acne Prone Oil Control Foam Wash Australia
Cetaphil
Pro Acne Prone Oil Control Foam Wash
Face Cleanser
Vaseline Lip Therapy Coca Butter
Vaseline
Lip Therapy
Lip Moisturizer
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Skin Therapy Cleansing Oil, Face, Rosehip Fragrance
Palmer's
Cocoa Butter Skin Therapy Cleansing Oil, Face, Rosehip Fragrance
Makeup Remover
Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream
Sol De Janeiro
Brazilian Bum Bum Cream
General Moisturizer
Olehenriksen Truth Serum
Olehenriksen
Truth Serum
Serum
Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector
Olaplex
No.3 Hair Perfector
Hair Mask
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CosIng Data

CosIng ID 32154
INCI Name BENZYL BENZOATE
EC #  204-402-9
Ph. Eur. Name Benzylis benzoas
All Functions Antimicrobial, Perfuming, Solvent