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Alcohol Denat.

Denatured Ethyl Alcohol: a volatile solvent, carrier for actives, and component for quick drying of the formula. Alcohol Denat. is often found in SPF, toners, perfumes, styling, and decorative cosmetics.

solventvolatilequick drycan be drying
✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5

What is it?

Alcohol Denat. - ethyl alcohol, denatured with additives to make it undrinkable. In cosmetics, it evaporates quickly, dissolves aromatic or lipophilic components, and facilitates application.

Sunscreens, toners, mist sprays, perfumes, hair sprays, gels, serums, antiseptics, and decorative long-wear formulas.

Key Benefits

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Dries quickly
Provides a lightweight finish without stickiness and helps the formula set faster.
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Dissolves complex components
Useful for UV filters, aromatic substances, resins, and some film-formers.
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Improves distribution
Can make SPF or styling thinner and more even upon application.

Suitable for

SPFstylingperfumesoily skin

Main Actions

✓ solvent✓ volatile carrier✓ quick dry✓ sensory lightness
Can dry or sting

Alcohol Denat. is not automatically bad, but in a high INCI position, it can dry or irritate reactive, damaged, or very dry skin. In SPF and sprays, it is often used for the sake of a lightweight finish.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Alcohol Denat. do for skin?
Sunscreens, toners, mist sprays, perfumes, hair sprays, gels, serums, antiseptics, and decorative long-wear formulas.
Who should use Alcohol Denat.?
Alcohol Denat. is suitable for: SPF, styling, perfumes, oily skin.
Are there any warnings about Alcohol Denat.?
Alcohol Denat. is not automatically bad, but in a high INCI position, it can dry or irritate reactive, damaged, or very dry skin. In SPF and sprays, it is often used for the sake of a lightweight finish.

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