Alcohol can be found across the board in personal skin care products from cleansers to body washes.
GRAIN AND DENATURED ALCOHOLS ARE INCORPORATED INTO SKINCARE FOR VARIOUS REASONS:
Preservation – A product that contains 20% or more alcohol is "naturally” preserved due to its high alcohol content in relation to the product's overall volume.
Solvents – Assist with solubilising ingredients, usually ones that don’t mix with well with water to create a smooth cream, serum or liquid that doesn’t separate.
Astringents – Alcohols in products like toners can tighten the skin and refine pore size.
Penetration – Alcohols can assist with enhancing absorption of ingredients to the deeper layers.
Fast drying – Alcohol readily and easily evaporates so it works well in products like hairsprays.