Alcohol

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Also-called-like-this: Ethanol

What-it-does: antimicrobial/antibacterial, solvent, viscosity controlling, astringent

Details

Simply alcohol refers to ethanol and it's a pretty controversial ingredient. It has many instant benefits: it's a great solvent, penetration enhancer, creates cosmetically elegant, light formulas, great astringent and antimicrobial. No wonder it's popular in toners and oily skin formulas.

The downside is that it can be very drying if it's in the first few ingredients on an ingredient list.

Some experts even think that regular exposure to alcohol damages skin barrier and causes inflammation though it's a debated opinion. If you wanna know more, we wrote a more detailed explanation about what's the deal with alcohol in skincare products at alcohol denat. (it's also alcohol, but with some additives to make sure no one drinks it).

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Products with Alcohol

Acnol Lotion For Acne Aromatherapy Associates Mattifying Deep Cleanse Face Mask Clear skin by Avon Loción Tónica Facial Astringente Ducray Tonifying Gel Etude House Ac Clean Up Pink Powder Spot Mizon Acence Blemish Out Pink Spot TonyMoly Foot Peeling Shoes Ultrasun Ultrasun Sports Gel Spf50 A'pieu Pure Block Aqua Sun Gel Spf 50+ Pa+++ Acnol Gel For Acne Acwell Dermild Fresh Sun Control Essence Spf 50 Alba Botanica Good & Clean Pore Purifying Mini Peel Anessa Uv Perfect Gel SPF 50+ BE THE SKIN Botanical Pore Toner Bare Republic Mineral Face Lotion Spf 30 Barry M Flawless Hydro Fix Primer Water BeautyRX Essential 8% Exfoliating Serum Biopelle Dark Circle Relief Cream 1 Percent Vitamin K Oxide Biore Uv Aqua Rich Watery Essence Spf 50+/Pa++++ Boiron Calendula Gel COSRX Calming Liquid Intensive COSRX Natural Bha Returning A-Sol Caudalie Beauty Elixir Chanel Blue Serum Chanel Hydra Beauty Serum Clarins Daily Energizer Wake-Up Booster Dr Hauschka Foundation Dr Hauschka Soothing Cleansing Milk Ducray Neoptide Men Hair Lotion ECLADO Cell Magic Skin Lotion Emina Sun Protection Spf 30 Pa+++ Erborian Bamboo Matte Lotion Etude House Bebe Foot Mask Goodal Green Tangerine Moist Mist Toner Holika Holika Moisture Sun Gel Holika Holika Pig Nose Clear Blackhead Peeling Massage Gel IOPE Pore Clinic Tightening Essence Jurlique Lavender Hydrating Mist Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist Lador Lador Perfect Hair Fill-Up Lapothicell Ceramide Hydra Fluid MINISO Aloe Relaxing Moisture Soothing Gel May Coop Raw Sauce Mesoestetic Melanogel Antispot Cream NYX Professional Makeup Makeup Setting Spray, Matte Finish Nature Republic Soothing & Moisture Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel (Tube) Nature Republic Soothing & Moisture Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel Mist Nature Republic Super Aqua Max Fresh Watery Cream Natures Aid Distilled Witch Hazel Nivea Sun Zero Feeling Uv Lotion

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