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Ingredient

Benzyl Benzoate

A fragrance ingredient (the ester of benzyl alcohol and benzoic acid; found naturally in Balsam of Peru, tuberose and hyacinth) with a faint sweet-balsamic scent, used mainly as a fixative to hold a scent in a formula.

Key facts

INCI name
Benzyl Benzoate
Evidence grade
moderate evidence
Reviewed

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Good to know

Fragrance allergencaution

One of the fragrance compounds the EU requires to be declared, because a minority of people react to it.

What it does

moderate evidence

It is one of the aroma substances EU cosmetics law requires to be named on the label because it can cause allergic reactions in some people.

Benefits

  • Adds a faint sweet-balsamic scent note and acts as a fixative that helps a fragrance last

Side effects

  • Can cause allergic contact dermatitis (redness, itch, rash) in fragrance-sensitised people

Who it's for

Anyone who wants a scented product and is not fragrance-sensitive.

Who should be careful

People with fragrance allergy, sensitive or eczema-prone skin, or a known reaction to this allergen.

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