Alcohol (ethanol, isopropyl alcohol)
Category: Astringent, solvent
Brief description: Simple organic molecules used in cosmetics for their solvent and astringent properties.
Benefits: Can help to dissolve other ingredients, clean the skin, and tighten pores.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Can be drying and irritating, especially to sensitive and dry skin.
Target audience: More suitable for oily skin types.
Chemical composition: Composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms.
Physical aspect: Clear, colorless liquids with a strong odor.
Compatibility: Compatible with a wide range of ingredients.
Concentration: Varies based on the product formulation.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Can cause skin dryness and irritation.
Regulatory status: Generally recognized as safe for use in cosmetics, though concentrations may be regulated.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: Synthetic, non-renewable source. Generally considered safe for the environment in the concentrations used in cosmetics.
Brief description: Simple organic molecules used in cosmetics for their solvent and astringent properties.
Benefits: Can help to dissolve other ingredients, clean the skin, and tighten pores.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Can be drying and irritating, especially to sensitive and dry skin.
Target audience: More suitable for oily skin types.
Chemical composition: Composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms.
Physical aspect: Clear, colorless liquids with a strong odor.
Compatibility: Compatible with a wide range of ingredients.
Concentration: Varies based on the product formulation.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Can cause skin dryness and irritation.
Regulatory status: Generally recognized as safe for use in cosmetics, though concentrations may be regulated.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: Synthetic, non-renewable source. Generally considered safe for the environment in the concentrations used in cosmetics.
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