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Benzyl Benzoate

Fragrance CG-friendly

A scent component and fixative. A labeled fragrance allergen.

How our checker rates it

ModeRatingWhy
Curly Girl OK No concerns for this mode.
Relaxed hair OK No concerns for this mode.
Low porosity OK No concerns for this mode.
Protein-sensitive OK No concerns for this mode.

Ratings assume it is listed near the top of the label. After the first preservative or fragrance (likely 1% or less) most cautions soften.

What fragrance ingredients do

Scent blends. Labels may list them as one word, so they can be a hidden source of irritation for sensitive scalps.

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Similar ingredients

Sources

Last data update:

  1. Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR). Ingredient safety assessments. Safety assessments for cosmetic ingredients cited on ingredient pages.

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