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- Origin(s): Vegetal, Synthetic
- Other languages: Alcool, Alkohol, Álcool
- INCI name: ALCOHOL
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 200-578-6
- Food additive: E1510
- Classification: Alcohol
- Organic-compatible (COSMOS Reference)
Namely
Alcohol, also called ethanol, is a colorless liquid with a strong odor. It is used in cosmetics for its antimicrobial properties with a broad spectrum (antifungal, antiviral and antibacterial). It is also used in many other cases as a preservative, solvent or to reduce perspiration in deodorants.
Although it is not regulated in cosmetics, many cases of possible irritation are nonetheless reported with alcohol (skin, mucous membrane, lung, eyes ...).
Although it is not regulated in cosmetics, many cases of possible irritation are nonetheless reported with alcohol (skin, mucous membrane, lung, eyes ...).
Its functions (INCI)
- Antifoaming : Removes foam during manufacturing / reduces foam formation in liquid finished products
- Antimicrobial : Helps slowing the growth of micro-organisms on the skin and counteracts the development of microbes
- Astringent : Helps tighten skin pores
- Masking : Reduces or inhibits the odor or basic taste of the product
- Solvent : Dissolves other substances
- Viscosity controlling : Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetics
This ingredient is present in 6.92% of cosmetics.
Products that contains it
