Isopropyl Alcohol
Our database includes 1,145 products that contain Isopropyl Alcohol.
Explained
Isopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.
This ingredient is an astringent alcohol. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin as they high amounts may strip away your skin's natural oils.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
- Ethyl Alcohol or ethanol
- Benzyl Alcohol
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
You should know
Concerns
Dry Skin
Can worsen Dry Skin
Dry skin is often characterized by redness, itchiness, tightness, flaking, peeling, and cracking. Dryness can be caused by a variety of factors: genetics, over-exfoliating, climate, diet, age, and skin conditions.
Oily Skin
Can worsen Oily Skin
Oily Skin is determined by your genetics, but can also be influenced by factors such as stress levels, changing hormonal levels, and humidity.
Irritation
May cause Irritation
Skin irritation can arise from a number of reasons: very dry skin, sensitivity to certain ingredients, allergies, dermatitis, bug bites, eczema, rosacea, and illness are common factors.
Rosacea
Can worsen Rosacea
Rosacea may be genetic or triggered by mites, bacteria, or blood vessel issues. The most common symptom is redness of the face.
Eczema
Can worsen Eczema
Eczema is also known as Atopic Dermatitis. Common symptoms include redness of the skin, itchiness, patches of rough skin, and small bumps.
What it does
Solvent
Capable of dissolving another substance.
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
2.2%
Top categories
Haircare
Cleansers
Treatments
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
4% to
91%
References
Products with Isopropyl Alcohol
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
34680
INCI Name
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
INN Name
isopropyl alcohol
EC #
 200-661-7
All Functions
Antifoaming, Perfuming, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
