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Drying alcohols in skincare

Medically reviewed by Dr. Charu Sharma, Head of Dermatology · CureSkin ·
In short

Volatile 'drying' alcohols that can dehydrate the skin barrier, especially in hot or air-conditioned conditions.

Drying alcohols (24)

Ingredient
Alcohol
Solvent / penetration enhancer
Ingredient
Alcohol Denat
Solvent/penetration enhancer
Ingredient
Alcohol Free
Marketing/formulation descriptor
Ingredient
Anise Alcohol
Fragrance/masking ingredient
Ingredient
Benzyl Alcohol
Preservative / solvent
Ingredient
Benzyl Alcohol (And) Ethylhexylglycerin (And) Tocopherol
Preservative blend / antioxidant
Ingredient
Caprylhydroxamic Acid (And) Phenethyl Alcohol
Preservative/preservative-booster blend
Ingredient
Cinnamic Alcohol
Fragrance ingredient
Ingredient
Cinnamyl Alcohol
Fragrance / flavoring agent
Ingredient
Denatured alcohol
Solvent / astringent
Ingredient
Ethanol
Solvent/antimicrobial
Ingredient
Ethyl Alcohol
Solvent / Antimicrobial
Ingredient
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent/antimicrobial
Ingredient
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient/Co-emulsifier
Ingredient
Lanolin Alcohol (Eucerit)
Emollient / emulsifier
Ingredient
Lignoceryl Alcohol
Emollient / co-emulsifier
Ingredient
N-Butyl Alcohol
Solvent
Ingredient
No Alcohol
Formulation descriptor
Ingredient
Oleyl Alcohol
Emollient / co-emulsifier
Ingredient
Phenethyl Alcohol
Preservative / fragrance
Ingredient
Phenylethyl Alcohol
Preservative/fragrance
Ingredient
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Film-forming agent / viscosity modifier
Ingredient
sd alcohol
Solvent / astringent
Ingredient
T-Butyl Alcohol
Solvent/denaturant

Frequently asked

How was this list compiled?
From structured ingredient data — Malassezia substrates, comedogenicity ratings, EU-declared allergens and alcohol type — applied to ingredients in our Indian skincare reference. It is general information, not a diagnosis.
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General educational information for Indian skin, compiled from published dermatology literature and structured ingredient data. Not medical advice or a diagnosis.