Benzoic Acid
Plant Derived
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A white solid that is known to be the simplest aromatic carboxylic acid, it gets its name from the gum Benzoin, which used to be its only source for quite a long time. It is also known to be present naturally in plants and to aid in preventing infections. It also treats skin irritation and inflammation that is majorly caused by burns, fungal infections or insect bites.