Benzyl Alcohol

An aromatic alcohol naturally found in some essential oils and also produced synthetically. In cosmetics, it is primarily used as a preservative, solvent, and fragrance ingredient. It helps protect products from microbial contamination while also improving the solubility of certain ingredients.

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Safety:

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Comedogenic rating(likelihood of clogging pores)

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This ingredient disqualifies:

✗ Fragrance-free claims

Common names & aliases

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Functions

🔒 Preservative

Prevents bacterial and fungal growth, keeping the formula safe to use.