What it is
Benzyl salicylate is a scent molecule with a mild, sweet floral aroma, used to fragrance products and to fix and round out other scents.
Safety & warnings
It is one of the fragrance substances the EU requires to be labeled because it can cause allergic reactions in sensitized people.
Origin & sourcing
Found in some plants and also produced synthetically.
Questions everyone asks
Why is benzyl salicylate listed?
It is a fragrance component named because it is a recognized fragrance allergen.
Is it a sunscreen filter?
No, despite the salicylate name it is a fragrance ingredient, not a UV filter.