Alcohol

  • May Worsen Dry Skin
  • May Cause Irritation
  • May Worsen Eczema
  • May Worsen Redness
  • Alcohol

Not rated A basic ingredient widely used in most products, such as purified water, or one that is not suitable for star-rating-based preference analysis.

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About Alcohol

Ethanol is non-denatured ethyl alcohol.[1] In cosmetics, it is used to suppress unwanted foam during manufacturing or use, inhibit the growth of microorganisms, and provide a temporarily tightening, astringent feel to the skin or scalp.[2] It is also used to prevent the characteristic odor or taste of raw materials from becoming overly noticeable, dissolve other ingredients to create a uniform formula, and control the formula’s viscosity and flow.[2]

Alcohol Details

Ingredient function
Antifoaming, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Main product categories
Perfume, Moisturizing Cream, Toner
INCI name
ALCOHOL
CosIng ID
31401

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