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Alcohol Denat.

Denatured alcohol is ethanol that contains additives that make it unsafe to consume. It is mainly used as a solvent and an antimicrobial agent. A major drawback to alcohol denat. is that it dries out the skin.

Functions
Antimicrobial,
Antimicrobial
Antimicrobials prevent the growth of harmful microorganisms on the skin.
Antimicrobial,
Antimicrobial
Antimicrobials prevent the growth of harmful microorganisms on the skin.
Astringent,
Astringent
Astringent ingredients provide the skin with a tightened feeling, help to reduce the appearance of large pores, and assist in the healing of small cuts and wounds.
Astringent,
Astringent
Astringent ingredients provide the skin with a tightened feeling, help to reduce the appearance of large pores, and assist in the healing of small cuts and wounds.
Fragrance,
Fragrance
Fragrance ingredients add scent to a product or hide ('mask') the undesired aroma of other ingredients.
Fragrance,
Fragrance
Fragrance ingredients add scent to a product or hide ('mask') the undesired aroma of other ingredients.
Antifoaming,
Antifoaming
Antifoaming – reduces or prevents the formation of foam.
Antifoaming,
Antifoaming
Antifoaming – reduces or prevents the formation of foam.
Solvent,
Solvent
Solvent – a liquid that dissolves other ingredients.
Solvent,
Solvent
Solvent – a liquid that dissolves other ingredients.
Viscosity Controlling
Viscosity Controlling
Viscosity controlling – changes the thickness of a product.
Viscosity Controlling
Viscosity Controlling
Viscosity controlling – changes the thickness of a product.
Origin
Botanical,
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Botanical,
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Alcohol Denat.

Overview

Denatured alcohol is technically ethanol that contains additives making it unsafe to consume.

This ingredient has many cosmetic applications, the main one being that it acts as an excellent solvent. Sometimes various cosmetic ingredients are not soluble in water or oil, and alcohol is the perfect middle ground for mixing in those tricky ingredients.

Another application of denatured ethanol is as an antimicrobial agent, as it has the ability to penetrate the cells of microbes to destroy them.

A major drawback to alcohol is that it dries out the skin as a result of its quick rate of evaporation.

Products with Alcohol Denat.

Witch Hazel Herbal Extract Toner
belif
Antioxidants icon
3.5
Moisturizing icon
Witch Hazel Herbal Extract Toner
Effaclar Serum
La Roche-Posay
0.9
Anti-wrinkle icon
1.6
Moisturizing icon
Effaclar Serum
Restore & Renew Face & Neck Multi Action Day Cream SPF 30
No7
3.2
Moisturizing icon
Restore & Renew Face & Neck Multi Action Day Cream SPF 30
Youth Infusion Serum
Radical Skincare
Skin Soothing icon
Antioxidants icon
2.0
Anti-wrinkle icon
5.6
Moisturizing icon
Youth Infusion Serum
Moisturizing Gel Cream
Shiseido
5.6
Moisturizing icon
Moisturizing Gel Cream
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