Ingredient

Benzyl Salicylate

A fragrance ingredient (the benzyl ester of salicylic acid; occurs naturally in some plants) with a very faint sweet-floral, slightly balsamic scent, used to add scent and as a fixative in floral blends (and sometimes as a UV-light absorber).

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Good to know

Fragrance allergen
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-floral scent note and acts as a fixative in floral fragrances

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.

Benzyl salicylate - Wikipediaencyclopedia
Fragrance allergies - allergens requiring labelling (European Commission, List A)regulatory

Researched & reviewed · July 2, 2026

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