The Basics On Denatured Alcohol
What is Denatured Alcohol?
A drying type of alcohol that aggravates and weakens skin.
What are other names for Denatured Alcohol?
ALCOHOL DENAT., ALCOHOL DENATURED, ALCOHOL, COMPLETELY DENATURED, DENATURED ALCOHOL, DESIGNATED BY THE GOVERNMENT, DENATURED ALCOHOL, NOT DESIGNATED BY THE GOVERNMENT, DESIGNATED BY THE GOVERNMENT DENATURED ALCOHOL, NOT DESIGNATED BY THE GOVERNMENT DENATURED ALCOHOL, and SD ALCOHOL 1
What is Denatured Alcohol used for?
Denatured alcohol in skincare Alcohols like ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, alcohol denat, and methanol are used to make creams feel lighter, help other ingredients to penetrate your skin, and as a preservative. … These alcohols can cause dryness, irritation and breakouts. So we’re firm believers that they don’t have a place in skincare.
How Denatured Alcohol is classified
Sensitizing
Recommendations for using Denatured Alcohol during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Avoid
Denatured Alcohol During Pregnancy
What we know about using Denatured Alcohol while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Denatured Alcohol from CIR
The Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety assessed the safety of Caprylhydroxamic Acid as used in cosmetic formulations; this ingredient is reported to function as a chelating agent. Positive sensitization results appeared to be related to use of a penetration enhancer in formulation; additionally, sensitization that occurred with the use of a moisturizer containing Caprylhydroxamic Acid appeared to correlate with use on damaged skin. Therefore, the Panel cautioned against the use of Caprylhydroxamic Acid in a manner that would result in increased penetration. A quantitative risk assessment (QRA) was performed, using weight-of-evidence no-expected-sensitization-induction-level (WoE NESIL) of 1056 µg/cm2 . Nitrosamide formation is theoretically possible with Caprylhydroxamic Acid, but unlikely; however, manufacturers should use good manufacturing practices to monitor for the formation of nitrosamides as potential impurities. The Panel concluded that Caprylhydroxamic Acid is safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment.
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Products where you might find Denatured Alcohol
Embryolisse Eau De Beaute Rosamelis – Alcohol Free Toner (6.67 fl. oz.); Phytomer Eau Marine Alcohol-Free Tonic Lotion (8.4 fl. oz.); Anthony Alcohol Free Deodorant; Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30; Dr. Jart+ Sheet Masks; Dr. Jart+ Dermask Water Jet Vital Hydra Solution
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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