Ingredient

Alcohol Denat.

Mid risk

FunctionAstringent

What it is — Alcohol Denat. (INCI: Alcohol Denat.), denatured ethanol, meaning ethanol with additives that make it unsuitable to drink.

What it does — It is commonly used as a fast-evaporating solvent and astringent that gives a light, quick-dry feel, helps dissolve other ingredients and can improve the spread of a formula.

Typical use — Found in toners, essences, mists, sunscreens and setting products where a weightless finish is desired.

Who it suits / good to know — Often liked by those who prefer a light, non-tacky feel; dry or sensitive skin may find higher levels less comfortable.

Safety — Rated mid risk because it can be drying or irritating, especially at higher concentrations. This is general information, not medical advice; patch-test if your skin is dry or reactive.

Why we grade it Mid: Mid risk — can be drying or irritating, especially at higher concentrations.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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