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If you read labels on cosmetic
products, often you will find an ingredient or two with word
"alcohol" in their names.
Are they safe to use? Many of
them are - and for any skin type.
The word "alcohol"
refers to the chemical structure of a substance, not its properties.
Indeed, some alcohols dry and irritate skin due to their solvent
and astringent qualities. These alcohols are used mainly in aftershaves
and skin tonics.
Alcohols used in creams and
lotions are fatty alcohols. They are produced from natural fats
and oils, however there are synthetic fatty alcohols that are
structurally identical to the natural ones. Fatty alcohols are
emulsifiers, they also make skin smoother and prevent moisture
loss.
Examples of fatty alcohols are:
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Decyl Alcohol
- Lauryl alcohol
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Jojoba Alcohol
- Palm Kernel Alcohol.
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