Drying alcohols

Drying alcohols (alcohol denat., ethanol) evaporate quickly and can strip the skin barrier.

Best forQuick-drying textures in formulation
IncludesAlcohol denat., SD alcohol, Ethanol
Use carefully ifDry, sensitive, or barrier-compromised skin

This group is most useful as an exclusion. If your skin is reactive, filter it out first, then compare formulas again.

Compare with

Fatty alcoholsEmollient; safe and moisturizing

Names to look for on labels

alcohol denatalcohol denat.sd alcoholethanol

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