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Phenethyl Alcohol

Phenethyl Alcohol
🔒 Preservative ↗💦 Solvent ↗

An aromatic alcohol used as a preservative, solvent, and fragrance component in cosmetic products. It can help boost preservative systems while contributing a mild floral scent.

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Safety: May cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
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Comedogenic rating(likelihood of clogging pores)
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✓ Does not disqualify fragrance-free, alcohol-free, SLS-free or paraben-free claims
Common names & aliases
2-Phenylethanol
Functions
🔒 Preservative
Prevents bacterial and fungal growth, keeping the formula safe to use.
💦 Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients and forms the base of the formula.
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