D
Alcohol Denat.
Denatured Alcohol
This letter is an internal editorial classification of the ingredient, not a clinical evidence rating. It does not certify safety, suitability for your skin or the SPF of a finished product.
solvent
Denatured ethanol used as a solvent and to improve product feel (fast-drying, lightweight). At high concentrations (top 5 on INCI list), disrupts the skin barrier and causes dryness.
Benefits
Lightweight feel, fast absorption, preservative, dissolves actives
Risks & concerns
Disrupts skin barrier at high concentrations, drying, increases TEWL, may accelerate aging with chronic use
Best for
Oily skin
Avoid if
Dry skinSensitive skin
Technical details
- INCI name
- Alcohol Denat.
- CAS Number
- 64-17-5
- Category
- solvent
- Comedogenic rating
- 0/5
- Also known as
- alcohol, ethanol, sd alcohol