Alcohol Denat.

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Alcohol Denat. is ethyl alcohol that is denatured with one or more denaturing agents in accordance with the national legislation of each European Community (EU) country.

Purpose

Rating

Category

INCI Purpose

ANTIFOAMING, ANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Risks

Alcohol — Can be drying and irritating, especially for sensitive skin

Alternative Names

Hair Profile

Functions

Drying Alcohol

Role

Strips acid mantle; causes scalp irritation and severe cuticle dehydration. Found at cheap styling sprays, some dry shampoos.

At a Glance

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