Got Alcohol?

Alcohol is known to dehydrate anything that gets in contact. For this reason, it has been banned from many cosmetics.

How alcohol dehydrates the skin
Considering the molecular level, the alcohol structure captures water decreasing the water available, necessary to keep the skin moist and hydrated.

Alcohol use
Alcohol is highly used as a solvent to active ingredients, as commonly seen in acne treatment pads, hand sanitizers, body moisturizers and many other products used to disinfect and to refresh the skin.

If the skin dehydrates, we have a dull, hard and unhealthy look. In some cases, the alcohol can trigger an inflammatory response, called dermatitis, causing redness and irritation on a sensitive skin.

For a dehydrated skin, drink more water and use a good moisturizer to compensate the lack of available water.

Be good and be healthy!

Vanessa