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Phenethyl Alcohol
Aromatic alcohol with a light floral scent that can act as a fragrance component, solvent, and preservative booster. Phenethyl Alcohol is often used in naturally oriented or milder preservative systems.
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✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5
What is it?
Phenethyl Alcohol - aromatic alcohol with a pink-floral profile. In cosmetics, it can support the scent of the formula and assist the preservative system.
Creams, toners, serums, naturally oriented formulas, fragranced products, cleansers, deodorants.
Key Benefits
Enhances preservation
Can act as an auxiliary antimicrobial component in preservative blends.
Provides a soft scent
Has a natural floral note, close to rose.
Acts as a solvent
Helps dissolve aromatic and some lipophilic components.
Suitable for
Main Actions
Aromatic component
Phenethyl Alcohol may be more comfortable than some harsh preservatives, but people with fragrance reactions should evaluate it cautiously.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Phenethyl Alcohol do for skin?
Creams, toners, serums, naturally oriented formulas, fragranced products, cleansers, deodorants.
Who should use Phenethyl Alcohol?
Phenethyl Alcohol is suitable for: creams, toners, natural formulas, fragranced products.
Are there any warnings about Phenethyl Alcohol?
Phenethyl Alcohol may be more comfortable than some harsh preservatives, but people with fragrance reactions should evaluate it cautiously.
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