BENZALDEHYDE (Benzaldehyde) – function in cosmetics

An aromatic aldehyde with a bitter-almond scent.

What it is

Benzaldehyde is an aromatic aldehyde that occurs naturally in bitter almond oil and can also be produced synthetically. CosIng lists it as a denaturant, fragrance, perfuming and flavouring ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in perfumed products, toothpastes, lip products and products containing denatured alcohol.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not reveal whether it is of natural or synthetic origin.

Functions

Denaturant

Rendering cosmetics unpalatable. Mostly added to cosmetics containing ethyl alcohol to make it unsuitable for ingestion.

Fragrance

Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.

Perfuming

Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

Flavouring

Imparting taste and/or flavour to a cosmetic product.

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