Benzyl Salicylate

OH DAISEY INGREDIENT LIBRARY

Benzyl Salicylate

Use With Caution Fragrance; Fragrance Fixative; Fragrance Allergen

Recognized fragrance allergen with sensitization potential. It has also been evaluated for potential endocrine activity, leading to regulatory scrutiny and concentration-related safety assessment rather than a blanket conclusion that all cosmetic use is unsafe.

OH DAISEY VERDICT Use With Caution Evidence level: Strong
INSIDE THE FORMULA

What it does

Provides mild floral fragrance, functions as a fragrance fixative, and can help absorb UV light within fragrance formulations.

OUR STANDARD

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.

RESEARCH

Sources

  1. 1 pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2 health.ec.europa.eu
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