Benzyl Alcohol

Cosmetic Preservative Component, Solvent & Fragrance Ingredient Purenso Select’s Benzyl Alcohol is a versatile cosmetic raw material used in skincare, haircare, cleansing, soap, and fragrance formulations. It is an aromatic alcohol valued by formulators for its multifunctional performance as a preservative component, solvent, fragrance ingredient, and viscosity-modifying ingredient. In personal care formulations, Benzyl Alcohol helps support product preservation when used as part of a properly designed preservative system. It is also useful as a solvent for selected fragrance materials, aroma chemicals, and cosmetic ingredients, helping improve ingredient dispersion and formulation clarity in suitable systems. Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; better compatibility with suitable solvents and cosmetic systems Benefits: Multifunctional cosmetic ingredient: works as a preservative component, solvent, fragrance ingredient, and viscosity-control aid. Supports preservation in water-based and emulsified cosmetic systems when used correctly. Helps dissolve and carry fragrance materials, making it useful in perfume and scented personal care products. Clear, low-viscosity liquid that is easy to incorporate with proper mixing. Suitable for leave-on and rinse-off cosmetics when used within applicable regulatory and formulation limits. Useful in paraben-free preservative strategies, especially when combined with suitable preservative boosters or co-preservatives. Use: lotions, creams, serums, shampoos, conditioners, face washes, body washes, liquid cleansers, perfume blends, and other water-based or emulsified cosmetic products. Application: Recommended use level 0.3–1.0% of the total formulation when used as a preservative component. How to Add: Add during the cool-down phase, preferably below 40–45°C, and mix thoroughly until uniform. Benzyl Alcohol is only slightly soluble in water, so in high-water formulations it should be incorporated with proper mixing and, where needed, with compatible co-solvents or a complete preservative system. Benzyl Alcohol as slightly soluble in water and lists it as a preservative, solvent, perfuming, antimicrobial, and viscosity-controlling ingredient. INCI: Benzyl Alcohol