Methyl Benzoate
Methyl Benzoate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, fragrance agent. It is used in 28 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 16 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | METHYL BENZOATE |
| Function | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT |
| CAS number | 93-58-3 |
| EC number | 202-259-7 |
| Prevalence | 28 products (0.03% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 16 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 4,400 |
Used in
Fragrances 14.3%Face Cleansers 10.7%Hair Sprays 10.7%Mousse & Foam 10.7%Oils 7.1%Body Washes 3.6%
Frequently asked
- What does Methyl Benzoate do in skincare?
- Methyl Benzoate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, fragrance agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Methyl Benzoate?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially fragrances (14.3% of its uses).
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