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Know Your Ingredients: Benzyl Salicylate
Posted by
beautifulwithbrains |
January 30, 2010 .
What it is
Benzyl Salicylate, also called benzyl 2-hydroxybenzoate, is a clear and colorless liquid. It has a floral aroma.
What it does
Benzyl Salicylate adds fragrance to a product.
In addition, it is used as an UV light absorber. UV light absorbers scatter, reflect or absorb UV rays, thus preventing products from going bad. In haircare products, they also protect hair from UV rays.
Side effects
Benzyl Salicylate can cause irritations, sensitization and allergic reactions.
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