Alcohol is a fast-evaporating solvent used to dissolve ingredients, improve spread and help a formula dry quickly.
In some products it creates a lighter, less greasy finish and can improve delivery of certain ingredients. At high levels it can feel drying or sting compromised skin, so the finished formula and concentration matter much more than seeing the word “alcohol” alone.
Usage & cautions
Very dry, irritated or barrier-damaged skin may be more sensitive to alcohol-rich formulas.
Information approach
Consumer-friendly summaries are informed by established cosmetic ingredient references such as INCIDecoder and Paula’s Choice Ingredient Dictionary, while avoiding turning ingredient-level evidence into medical claims about the finished product.
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