Benzyl Salicylate deserves caution in seborrheic dermatitis because it is used as a fragrance ingredient and can matter for fragrance-sensitive skin. It is not the same ingredient as salicylic acid and should not be expected to exfoliate scale or treat a flare.

Concentration, exposure and personal allergy history determine much of the risk. The checked sources do not show that Benzyl Salicylate feeds or controls Malassezia. If a fragranced product repeatedly triggers itching, burning or redness, stop using it and consider a simpler alternative.