Isopropyl alcohol
Category: Solvent, Antimicrobial Agent
Brief description: Isopropyl Alcohol is a volatile, flammable, multi-purpose product that has a range of uses in cosmetics.
Benefits: Acts as a solvent, preservative, and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Can be drying or irritating for some skin types, especially sensitive skin.
Target audience: Not typically recommended for dry or sensitive skin.
Chemical composition: C3H8O.
Physical aspect: Clear, colorless liquid with a strong odor.
Compatibility: Compatible with many cosmetic ingredients.
Concentration: Used in a wide range of concentrations, but high concentrations can be 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: Isopropyl alcohol is usually synthesized from petroleum-derived propene, raising potential environmental concerns.
Brief description: Isopropyl Alcohol is a volatile, flammable, multi-purpose product that has a range of uses in cosmetics.
Benefits: Acts as a solvent, preservative, and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Can be drying or irritating for some skin types, especially sensitive skin.
Target audience: Not typically recommended for dry or sensitive skin.
Chemical composition: C3H8O.
Physical aspect: Clear, colorless liquid with a strong odor.
Compatibility: Compatible with many cosmetic ingredients.
Concentration: Used in a wide range of concentrations, but high concentrations can be 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: Isopropyl alcohol is usually synthesized from petroleum-derived propene, raising potential environmental concerns.
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