
In
this new age of being amidst products which are free of animal cruelty and the
likes of it, it’s only natural for us to hop on the bandwagon of making our
products alcohol free. To which we have successfully done. Following the
notion of alcohol-based product being bad for the skin, cosmetic brands have
eliminated its use in their products. Thus, finding other alternatives to
replicate it whilst making it easy on the skin upon application. As such,
before picking up a product reading the label is important for it is always key
to note what goes on your skin. The team at Twinkle has come up with an
informative article on the various forms of synthetic alcohol present in
products to give clarity on their definition and usage in a product.
First
up, we will be covering the definition and usage of C14-22 Alcohols which can
be found in Twinkle’s Body Milk Natural. Like many of us, the sight of Alcohol
on the ingredient label is enough to deter us from supporting a brand. However,
the thing special about this particular chemical compound is that it is made up
of a mixture of synthetic fatty alcohols with 14 to 22 carbons in the
alkylchain. Unlike other chemical compounds like ethyl alcohol (also known as
ethanol, or grain alcohol) which dries out hair and skin, C14-22 Alcohol acts
as an emulsifier. Prior to this ingredient, cosmetic products that do not
contain Ethyl alcohol are marked as “alcohol free”. Whilst this can lead to
confusion amongst consumers, it is important to stay well-informed. While a
product may be labelled “alcohol free” it is important to note that they may
contain other alcohols such as cetyl, stearyl, cetearyl, or lanolin alcohol.
These alcohols are known as “fatty alcohols” and their effects on the skin are
vastly different from that of ethyl alcohol. C14-22 Alcohol also acts as an
emulsifier. Due to its light feel and moisturizing effect, it’s highly used in
various skincare and haircare products.
Do
know that an emulsifier is not akin to denatured alcohol. Denatured alcohol is
often used as a solvent and acts a fuel for alcohol burners and camping stoves.
It is also a bad-tasting, foul-smelling and poisonous making it unsafe for
human consumption. Denaturing alcohol doesn’t automatically alter the ethanol
molecule. As such, ethanol is infused with various kinds of chemicals to form
an undrinkable solution. So, the next time you’re grocery shopping at your
nearest supermarket, pick up a bottle of any kind of chemical product and check
its contents. Compare it with a cosmetic product and see the difference of
chemicals in it.
Although
this may seem all complicated, trust us when we say once you get the hang of
differentiating the various forms of chemical products in a product, shopping
for cosmetics will never be the same again. Also, don’t forget to pass the
message to your friends. It never hurts to be a part of a well-informed
clique.
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