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 name | BENZYL SALICYLATE |
| Function | PERFUMING, LIGHT STABILIZER |
| CAS number | 118-58-1 |
| EC number | 204-262-9 |
| Prevalence | 1,603 products (1.73% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 52 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 1,900 |
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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