Alcohol

Studies, literature and statements on Alcohol

• Kosmetik Lexikon, page 33

  Good solute for many materials. Ethanol in higher concentrations (over 30%) cracks the skin significantly due to its water-absorbing effect. It is an important basic ingredient in cosmetics due to its toning and refreshing effects.

• Springer Lexikon Kosmetik, page 20

  For disinfection, preservation, as an odorous substance, solvent.

• Kosmetik-Inhaltsstoffe A-Z, page 59

  Solute, takes away fat, cleaning. Can dry out the skin.

• Körperpflegekunde und Kosmetik, page 142

  The mixing ratios of water and ethanol are provided in volume percent. Ethanol >20% acts as a preservative, ethanol >70% acts as a disinfectant. For application in the cosmetic field, concentrations of up to 30% are used, for example, in facial tonics for oily, blemished skin. Since alcohol is taxed in Germany, it comes in different qualities and price categories.

• Wörterbuch der Kosmetik, page 11

  Produced from sugar or sugary substances through fermentation using oat and/or bacteria. Solvent and base for shaving and face lotions, perfumes, and ointments.

• Körperpflegekunde und Kosmetik, page 290

  Ethanol in aqueous solutions improves the dissolving power of lipophilic substances and with more than a 20% total concentration, the preparation is stable against germs and disinfects the skin! Ethanol (>10%) acts dehydrating and irritating on the skin; therefore, only hair, scalps, and oily and blemished skin should come in contact with it. For many other skin types, it is usually disadvantageous.