ALCOHOL

Ingredient type: ALCOHOL

Drying alcohol

✨ Role: Alcohol, often used in cosmetics, acts primarily as a solvent to help dissolve other ingredients. It can also serve as a preservative to extend the product's shelf life, and sometimes as a drying agent to give an immediate feeling of lightness on the skin.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: Alcohol is generally safe to use in cosmetic products when formulated correctly, but it can be drying for sensitive or already dry skin.

✨ Vegan: Yes, the alcohol used in cosmetics is generally synthetic or plant-based and is suitable for vegan lifestyles.

✨ Note: It is important to check the alcohol concentration in products. At low concentrations, it may be harmless, but at high concentrations, it can disrupt the skin's natural barrier, leading to dryness or irritation.

Found in: Alcohol is frequently used in face lotions, aftershaves, deodorants, and some perfumes because of its ability to evaporate quickly and provide a feeling of freshness.

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