TypeCosmetics
Comes fromSynthetic preservatives, or found naturally in fruits.
Names on labels3
Names to look for on labels
- phenoxyethanol
- phenethyl alcohol
What to do
No action needed for this additive. Check the rest of the ingredient list, and remember that meat products still need proper halal slaughter.
Frequently asked questions
Is benzyl alcohol halal?
Benzyl alcohol is halal. Preservatives, not intoxicating alcohol. Halal.
Where does benzyl alcohol come from?
Synthetic preservatives, or found naturally in fruits.
Related ingredients
Fatty alcohols (cetyl, stearyl, cetearyl)HalalDenatured alcohol (alcohol denat.)HalalSqualane (plant)HalalSqualeneDoubtfulSodium tallowateDoubtfulPlacenta extractDoubtfulSnail mucinDoubtfulHyaluronic acidHalal
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. How we decide · Suggest a correction