Alcohol Denat.
Denatured Alcohol
A solvent that helps mix other ingredients into the product.
Denatured alcohol is ethanol with bitter additives added to make it unfit to drink. It works in skincare to help blend and dissolve other ingredients.
In three sentences
Denatured alcohol is ethanol with bitter additives mixed in. It acts as a solvent in skincare products. It helps dissolve and spread active ingredients evenly through the formula.
What it does
It works like a mixer, helping different liquids blend into one smooth product.
Denatured alcohol is ethanol treated with additives such as bittering agents to make it unsuitable for drinking. In skincare products, it serves as a solvent, helping to dissolve and blend other ingredients into the formula. It can improve how a product spreads and absorbs by allowing active ingredients to be distributed evenly.
No source was found on the typical strength of denatured alcohol in skincare products or on its effects on skin. Because no studies were available, skin absorption or irritation potential cannot be stated.
Typical concentration
Not disclosed. No source was found.
Who should be careful
People with sensitive or reactive skin may want to avoid products with denatured alcohol high on the ingredient list, since alcohol can dry skin. No published source was found on safety during pregnancy or for children.
Found in
- Zero Pore Pad 2.0 (70ea)MEDICUBE
FAQ
- Is denatured alcohol safe on skin?
- Denatured alcohol is allowed in cosmetics in most places. High amounts can dry skin, so people with sensitive skin may want to skip it.
- Why is denatured alcohol in skincare?
- It acts as a solvent. This helps other ingredients mix in and spread on skin.
- Is denatured alcohol the same as drinking alcohol?
- No. Denatured alcohol has bitter or bad taste added to make it unsafe to drink. You cannot eat or drink it.
Regulatory status
| Country | Authority | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Korea | MFDS | Allowed |
| United States | FDA | Allowed |
| Japan | MHLW | Allowed |
Status in one country says nothing about another.