BENZYL SALICYLATE is graded C** (Moderate) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexIII-ALLERGEN-.
BENZYL SALICYLATE
Safety grade: C**
Benzyl salicylate is a fragrant compound that smells pleasant and helps protect skin from sun damage. It's commonly used in perfumes and scented products to add a warm, balsamic aroma.
This ingredient is used in cosmetics to provide a pleasant fragrance and to absorb ultraviolet (UV) light, helping protect skin from sun exposure.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
- EU COSING — Restricted
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Safer alternatives to BENZYL SALICYLATE
- ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE — Grade B. Salicylate-based UV absorber that provides similar sun protection function.
- BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE — Grade B. Chemical UV absorber offering comparable photoprotection in sunscreen formulations.
- ZINC OXIDE — Grade A**. Mineral UV absorber providing broad-spectrum sun protection as direct alternative.
Other Fragrance Allergen ingredients
- LIMONENE — Grade C
- LINALOOL — Grade C**
- BENZYL ALCOHOL — Grade C**
- CITRONELLOL — Grade C
- HEXYL CINNAMAL — Grade C
- GERANIOL — Grade C
Other UV Absorber ingredients
- TITANIUM DIOXIDE — Grade A**
- ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE — Grade C
- ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE — Grade B
- OCTOCRYLENE — Grade D
- BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE — Grade B
- CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT — Grade A