Benzyl Benzoate
Benzyl Benzoate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antimicrobial agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 171 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | Benzyl benzoate |
| Function (observed) | Antimicrobial |
| CAS number | 120-51-4 |
| EC number | 204-402-9 |
| Prevalence | 1,200 products (1.29% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Fragrance |
| EU status | Restricted (annex III) |
| Scientific studies | 171 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 6,600 |
Used in
Fragrances 36.6%Hair Oils 3.8%Styling Creams & Sprays 3.3%Lip Moisturizers 3.1%Hair Sprays 2.8%Body Lotions 2.4%
Frequently asked
- What does Benzyl Benzoate do in skincare?
- Benzyl Benzoate functions as an antimicrobial agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Benzyl Benzoate allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Benzyl Benzoate?
- It is most commonly found in Fragrance products, especially fragrances (36.6% of its uses).
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