Ethyl alcohol
Category: Solvent, Antimicrobial Agent
Brief description: Ethyl Alcohol, also known as Ethanol, is used in a variety of cosmetic products.
Benefits: Acts as a solvent, preservative, and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients.
Skin type suitability/concerns: May be drying or irritating for some skin types.
Target audience: Can be beneficial for oily skin in certain products, but not typically recommended for dry or sensitive skin.
Chemical composition: C2H5OH.
Physical aspect: Clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic odor.
Compatibility: Compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients.
Concentration: Used in a wide range of concentrations, but high concentrations can be drying or irritating.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Can be drying or irritating, especially in high concentrations or for sensitive skin.
Regulatory status: Approved for use in cosmetics, but restrictions may apply.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: Ethyl alcohol can be produced from renewable resources, but its production and use have potential environmental impacts.
Brief description: Ethyl Alcohol, also known as Ethanol, is used in a variety of cosmetic products.
Benefits: Acts as a solvent, preservative, and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients.
Skin type suitability/concerns: May be drying or irritating for some skin types.
Target audience: Can be beneficial for oily skin in certain products, but not typically recommended for dry or sensitive skin.
Chemical composition: C2H5OH.
Physical aspect: Clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic odor.
Compatibility: Compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients.
Concentration: Used in a wide range of concentrations, but high concentrations can be drying or irritating.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Can be drying or irritating, especially in high concentrations or for sensitive skin.
Regulatory status: Approved for use in cosmetics, but restrictions may apply.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: Ethyl alcohol can be produced from renewable resources, but its production and use have potential environmental impacts.
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