Benzyl Salicylate

Benzyl Salicylate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a perfuming, light stabilizer agent. It appears in about 2% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 52 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameBENZYL SALICYLATE
FunctionPERFUMING, LIGHT STABILIZER
CAS number118-58-1
EC number204-262-9
Prevalence1,603 products (1.73% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Scientific studies52 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches1,900

Used in

Fragrances 30.7%Shampoos 4.4%Hair Oils 4.4%Body Washes 3.4%Styling Creams & Sprays 3.4%Hair Sprays 3.2%

Frequently asked

What does Benzyl Salicylate do in skincare?
Benzyl Salicylate functions as a perfuming, light stabilizer agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Benzyl Salicylate?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially fragrances (30.7% of its uses).

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