Benzeneethanol
Fragrance; Preservative; Solvent
Irritation and Sensitization | Phenethyl alcohol can irritate skin or eyes at higher concentrations and is also used as a fragrance material. CIR concluded it safe in cosmetics at concentrations up to 1%, supporting caution rather than avoidance.
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
Irritation and Sensitization | Phenethyl alcohol can irritate skin or eyes at higher concentrations and is also used as a fragrance material. CIR concluded it safe in cosmetics at concentrations up to 1%, supporting caution rather than avoidance.
What it does
An aromatic alcohol used as a fragrance ingredient, solvent, and preservative-support ingredient.
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.
Sources
Found in Approved Products
This ingredient appears in 24 Oh Daisey Approved Products.
Bare Fragrance (Refined)
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Gentle Hand Lotion
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Gentle Hand Soap
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Luminous Body Scrub
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