Preservative ingredient
Benzyl Alcohol
A dual-function aromatic alcohol used as a preservative (max 1% EU) and fragrance solvent; also a listed fragrance allergen requiring label disclosure.
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Benefits
- ✓Broad-spectrum preservation against bacteria and yeasts
- ✓Can serve as a solvent for fragrances
Watch for
- ⚠EU-regulated fragrance allergen (Annex III) — must be declared on-label above 0.001% in leave-on and 0.01% in rinse-off products
- ⚠Can cause allergic contact dermatitis in sensitized individuals
- ⚠Metabolizes to benzoic acid in skin; safe at permitted levels (≤1% EU Annex V)
