Solvent / vehicle ingredient
Isopropyl Alcohol
A secondary alcohol used as a fast-evaporating solvent and antimicrobial agent, chemically distinct from ethanol (Alcohol Denat.).
Also known as: ipa, 2-propanol, rubbing alcohol, propan-2-ol
solventantimicrobialpenetration-enhancer
Benefits
- ✓Fast-evaporating solvent
- ✓Antimicrobial at high concentrations
- ✓Improves penetration of other ingredients
Watch for
- ⚠Can be drying and irritating at high concentrations
- ⚠Prolonged or repeated use may disrupt the skin barrier
