We use a variety of skincare products every day. Most of the ingredients used are mentioned openly, but for some, we don’t even bother to read the label. Alcohol is in almost all skin care products by most companies, it helps in better absorption of the products and makes them feel lighter on the skin. In addition, it is one of the preservatives used to increase the shelf life of the products.

Alcohol in daily use products such as lotions, moisturizers, fragrances, nail enamel, hair gels, fixers, etc. The US Food and Drug Administration states that even though alcohol is added to the products to improve the overall feel of the products, the chemicals present in them will last longer. It has a variety of effects on the skin.

Alcohol in skincare

Works best in oily skin: 

But if your skin is dry and sensitive, the same product can cause eczema or allergies, including dry and flaky skin.

High in Absorption: 

On the other hand, due to easy sorting, pores remain open, easily attracting potentially harmful and even toxic substances.

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