Phenethyl Alcohol at a Glance
- A naturally occurring aromatic alcohol with a rose-like scent
- Used to help preserve a formula
- Often paired with Caprylyl Glycol in gentler preservation systems
What Is Phenethyl Alcohol?
Phenethyl Alcohol occurs naturally in rose oil and is widely used in cosmetics as part of a formula's preservation system, helping protect against microbial growth.
It's one of the most common preservation ingredients across ASI's range, appearing in the Multi Peptide Serum, Vitamin C Serum and many others.