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- Origin(s): Synthetic
- INCI name: C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 270-112-4
Namely
C12-15 Alkyl benzoate is used in cosmetics as an emollient (softener). It is also often used as an antimicrobial agent in sun creams. It is a low molecular weight ester of benzoic acid and C12-C15 alcohols.
It is found in many products for the skin and hair because of its ability to make the touch silky and soft.
It is found in many products for the skin and hair because of its ability to make the touch silky and soft.
Its functions (INCI)
- Antimicrobial : Helps slowing the growth of micro-organisms on the skin and counteracts the development of microbes
- Emollient : Softens and smoothes the skin
- Skin conditioning : Maintains skin in good condition
This ingredient is present in 3.35% of cosmetics.
