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Ethanol

Worst

Irritant

No known benefits

Ethanol at a glance

  • Type of denatured alcohol
  • Used as a solvent
  • Can be drying and sensitizing

Ethanol description

Ethanol is a type of denatured alcohol used as a solvent. It can be drying and sensitising to skin when one of the main ingredients in the formula.

Related ingredients: Alcohol Denatured Alcohol Solvent

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Ethanol references

  • Environmental Research Letters, November 2021, pages 1-7
  • Current Opinion in Food Science, February 2021, pages 91-97

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

Ingredient ratings

Best

Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.

Good

Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.

Average

Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.

Bad

There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.

Worst

May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.

unknown

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Not rated

We have not yet rated this ingredient because we have not had a chance to review the research on it.