Benzoic Acid
May cause skin, eye, or respiratory irritation and occasional allergic reactions, especially at higher concentrations. No significant carcinogenic, reproductive, or endocrine-disruption concern has been established at permitted cosmetic levels.
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
May cause skin, eye, or respiratory irritation and occasional allergic reactions, especially at higher concentrations. No significant carcinogenic, reproductive, or endocrine-disruption concern has been established at permitted cosmetic levels.
What it does
Inhibits microbial growth and helps control product pH.
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.