Benzyl Alcohol | Olive Tree People

Your cart is empty

Your cart  (0 products)

Shipmentfree shipping from $50.00
Total amount $0.00

You don't know where to start?

365-day satisfaction guarantee*
Ask OliveBrain
EN
es
Log in
0

Body
Ask OliveBrain
Blog
Join Us

Cleansers & Toners

Masks

Serums & Oils

Creams

Eye Care

Lip Care

Sets

Gift Cards

Shower Gels & Bath

Serums & Oils

Creams

SOS Olive Leaf Gel

Hand & Foot Care

Sets

Gift Cards

Beauty & Health Elixirs

Olive Mush

Mouth Oil Care

Olive Matchas & Tea

Arbequina Olive Oil

Sets

Gift Cards

Shampoo

Hair & Scalp Care

Sets

Gift Cards

Face Care

Body Care

Inside

Hair Care

Gift Cards

Create Your Bundle

Unique Formula

From Tree to Beauty

Olive Tree Therapy

Talking Trees

Ingredients Library

About

Founder

Story

Nature Conservation

For Africa

Careers

Contact
What is it? Where does it come from? What are the benefits? How is it used in our products?

What is it?

Benzyl alcohol is an organic alcohol that is used as a preservative, solvent, viscosity-decreasing agent, and fragrance component. It is known for its purifying properties, which make it ideal in preserving cosmetic products.

Information

Benzyl alcohol is an organic alcohol that is used as a preservative, solvent, viscosity-decreasing agent, and fragrance component. It is known for its purifying properties, which make it ideal in preserving cosmetic products.

Where does it come from?

Benzyl alcohol can be derived from natural sources such as fruits (e.g., cranberries, apricots, and peaches) and teas. It is also a natural constituent of various essential oils, including jasmine, hyacinth, and ylang-ylang.

What are the benefits?

NATURAL PRESERVING SCENTING

What are the benefits?

  • Preservative: Benzyl alcohol naturally inhibits the growth of pathogens in cosmetics, thanks to its purifying properties. 
  • Absorption: Benzyl alcohol makes products easier to spread. It also contributes to the potency of active ingredients by maximizing their absorption into the skin.
  • Texture: It can decrease the viscosity of skincare products, contributing to their texture and application.
  • Fragrance: Benzyl alcohol is a component of the fragrance profile in some essential oils, contributing a pleasant floral scent to products.

How is it used in our products?

Benzyl alcohol is used, for example, in B20 Soothing Foot Balm and H22 Hair and Scalp Treatment from OLIVEDA.  Its inclusion has multifunctional benefits; the purifying benefits naturally inhibit pathogen growth, ensuring the safety, stability, and longevity of products. The sensory qualities provide natural fragrance benefits.