Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol
What Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol is & what it does
Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol is a chlorinated derivative of benzyl alcohol. In cosmetics and personal care it is used mainly as a preservative and antimicrobial agent to help keep formulas free of microbial growth. A notable property is its broad activity against bacteria and fungi, which lets it be used at low levels to protect a product.
What does Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol do in skincare?
Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol is a chlorinated benzyl alcohol used mainly as a preservative and antimicrobial. It helps keep a formula free of bacterial and fungal growth so the product stays stable over time. It is a protective ingredient rather than a skincare active.
Is Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol safe?
Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol is used as a preservative at the low levels needed to protect a product. As with many preservatives, some people with sensitive skin can occasionally react. Patch testing is a sensible precaution if you have known sensitivities.
Is Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol natural or synthetic?
Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol is a synthetic ingredient, made as a chlorinated derivative of benzyl alcohol. It is produced for use as a cosmetic preservative. It is not a plant-derived botanical.
Sunscreens with Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol
We rate 8 sunscreens that contain it:
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QV Face Day Cream Spf 30+
85/100
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Heliocare Hydra Gel SPF 50 Sun Touch
82/100
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QV Ego Face Day Cream SPF 30 +
82/100
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QV Hand Cream With Spf 15
73/100
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Toty Solaria Body SPF 50
71/100
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Cantabria Labs Heliocare Advanced Gel Spf 50
70/100
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Heliocare Advanced Spf 50 Gel
69/100
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Heliocare Gel Ultra Spf 90
69/100