Our skin is a super sponge, draining out nutrients from everything it touches. Using products, namely alcohol-based toners, that burn the skin translates to the death of those tiny sponges and a direct route to breakouts. Using alternative products made with good alcohol can prevent these breakouts from occurring. Do you know which alcohols to avoid?
Avoid These Alcohols
- Ethanol
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Alcohol denatured
Bad alcohols are usually made from petroleum derivatives, AKA fuels. Although these alcohols provide some instant relief from a breakout, they do so by drying out the skin. In the long run, this causes damage to the skin and is not effective for routine maintenance. Your body compensates for the dryness by producing more oils defeating the whole purpose.
Use these if you must
The good alcohols are made from fatty plant sources like coconut, vegetables, and nuts. They create a barrier between your skin and the environment with a thin layer of moisturizer. This protection prevents aging of the skin.
- Cetyl alcohol
- Stearyl alcohol
- Cetearyl
Try DIYing your own toner here and use this article to navigate your next skin addiction. Avoid the bad, know the good, and you’ll be set! If you found this helpful, please leave a comment below and be sure to subscribe using the form to the right.
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