Ethanol (alcohol)
Category: Solvent, Antimicrobial Agent
Brief description: Ethanol, also known as Ethyl Alcohol, is a volatile, flammable, colorless liquid with a slight chemical odor.
Benefits: Acts as a solvent, preservative, and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients.
Skin type suitability/concerns: May be drying or irritating for dry or sensitive skin types.
Target audience: Not suitable for dry or sensitive skin, but can be beneficial for oily skin in certain products.
Chemical composition: C2H5OH.
Physical aspect: Clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic odor.
Compatibility: Compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients.
Concentration: Concentration varies widely depending on the product, but high concentrations can be drying or irritating.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Can be drying or irritating, especially in high concentrations or for dry or sensitive skin.
Regulatory status: Approved for use in cosmetics, but concentration limits may apply in some regions.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: Ethanol can be produced from renewable resources like sugar cane, but its production and use have potential environmental impacts.
Brief description: Ethanol, also known as Ethyl Alcohol, is a volatile, flammable, colorless liquid with a slight chemical odor.
Benefits: Acts as a solvent, preservative, and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients.
Skin type suitability/concerns: May be drying or irritating for dry or sensitive skin types.
Target audience: Not suitable for dry or sensitive skin, but can be beneficial for oily skin in certain products.
Chemical composition: C2H5OH.
Physical aspect: Clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic odor.
Compatibility: Compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients.
Concentration: Concentration varies widely depending on the product, but high concentrations can be drying or irritating.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Can be drying or irritating, especially in high concentrations or for dry or sensitive skin.
Regulatory status: Approved for use in cosmetics, but concentration limits may apply in some regions.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: Ethanol can be produced from renewable resources like sugar cane, but its production and use have potential environmental impacts.
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