Benzyl Alcohol

    💚Very good

    Also known as: Phenylmethanol

    Preservative
    Solvent
    Humectant
    Preservative

    What it is

    Naturally occurring aromatic alcohol functioning as preservative and solvent. Mild antimicrobial properties.

    How it works

    Antimicrobial action with multiple preservation mechanisms.

    Benefits

    • Mild preservative with antimicrobial properties
    • solvent for other ingredients
    • humectant hydrating
    • natural origin from plants

    Formulation notes

    Effective concentration: N/A

    pH range: N/A

    Stability: N/A

    Safety

    Irritancy: N/A

    Comedogenicity: N/A

    Ratings

    Paula's Choice: N/A

    INCIdecoder: N/A

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