Alcohol denat. (denatured alcohol)
Alcohol denat. is ethanol made undrinkable with added denaturants, used in cosmetics as a fast-drying solvent.
- Used in
- Cosmetic ingredient (INCI)
- Role
- Solvent
Other names IngrediLens checks with this entry
The app's database groups these label names, including names used on labels in other European languages, with alcohol denat.. Some are true synonyms, others are close relatives with the same allergen or concern.
Contains / relevant to
- Denatured alcohol: Relevant to people avoiding denatured alcohol. Fast-drying alcohols used as solvents.
- Rosacea: Ingredients frequently reported as triggering flushing or stinging.
- Eczema / atopic dermatitis: Ingredients frequently reported as irritating to a compromised barrier.
- Psoriasis: Ingredients frequently reported as stinging on plaques.
- Dry: Ingredients that can add to a stripped feeling.
- Sensitive: Ingredients with a higher reported sting rate.
What to look for on labels
- Cosmetic ingredient lists use INCI names, in descending order of concentration down to 1 %; ingredients below 1 % can follow in any order.
Related
- Ethyl alcohol (ethanol)Ethyl alcohol (ethanol) is the alcohol in drinks; in foods it is often a carrier in flavourings and extracts.
- Isopropyl alcoholIsopropyl alcohol is a solvent used in cosmetics, for example in nail and hair products.
- Cetearyl alcoholCetearyl alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol used to thicken and soften creams; it is not a drying alcohol.
- How to read cosmetic INCI lists for sensitive skinGuide
Sources
Frequently reported as stinging and drying on compromised skin barriers.
- Dermatology consumer guidance
- IngrediLens ingredient database (names, flags and notes shown on this page)
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