Benzyl alcohol is a weak sensitizer found in a wide array of plants and plant products, foods, cosmetics, and medications. Delayed contact dermatitis reactions as well as immediate, urticarial ...

The panel's clinical recommendation was that benzyl alcohol could be used safely in cosmetics for adults at concentrations up to 5% (up to 10% for hair dyes). However, owing to a lack of data ...

L’Oreal SA is recalling all lots of its acne treatment Effaclar Duo in the US because of concern that the creams are contaminated with benzene, a known carcinogen. L’Oreal’s Effaclar Duo ...