Benzyl Alcohol
Fine
Official INCI name
A preservative and solvent. Also a listed fragrance allergen, though reactions at preservative levels are uncommon.
What it does
Preservative. Stops bacteria, yeast and mould growing in the product.
“Benzyl Alcohol” is its name in the EU glossary of common ingredient names (no. 3243), the names labels in the EU must use. © European Union, EUR-Lex.