Ingredient

Isopropyl Alcohol

Mid risk

Also known asIsopropanol, IPA, Propan-2-ol

FunctionSolvent

What it is — Isopropyl Alcohol (INCI: Isopropyl Alcohol) is a small, volatile alcohol used as a solvent.

What it does — It dissolves ingredients that will not go into water, thins a formula so it spreads, and evaporates quickly. In hair colour it also helps dye components stay in solution.

Typical use — It shows up in hair products, tonics, sprays and cleansing formulas, generally at low levels where its job is carrying rather than treating.

Who it suits / good to know — Drying alcohols can sting broken or already irritated skin and can leave dry hair drier. At the small percentages used as a solvent this is usually unremarkable, but a sensitive or compromised scalp may notice it.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it mid risk in its EWG-style, ingredient-by-ingredient review. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test if your skin is easily irritated.

Cross-reference

Found in these DHALIORA products

Found in 1 DHALIORA product

Levero Coloring Shampoo — PPD-Free Grey Coverage 300ml Levero Coloring Shampoo — PPD-Free Grey Coverage 300mlScreening 8.5
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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