isopropyl alcohol

Cautionsolvent

A solvent and astringent that can be drying and irritating.

Regulatory Info

Status: Approved
Restrictions: Propan-2-ol, isopropanol

Can I mix isopropyl alcohol with other ingredients?

Caution

AHAs (Glycolic, Lactic, etc.)

Alcohol-based products with AHAs increase drying effect and potential irritation. Look for alcohol-free formulas.

Caution

Vitamin C

Alcohol can destabilize vitamin C and increase skin dryness. Apply vitamin C before any alcohol-containing product.

Caution

Retinoids

Alcohol-based products increase dryness and irritation when used with retinoids. This can compromise your skin barrier.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use isopropyl alcohol with AHAs (Glycolic, Lactic, etc.)?+

Use isopropyl alcohol with AHAs (Glycolic, Lactic, etc.) carefully. Alcohol-based products with AHAs increase drying effect and potential irritation. Look for alcohol-free formulas.

Can I use isopropyl alcohol with Vitamin C?+

Use isopropyl alcohol with Vitamin C carefully. Alcohol can destabilize vitamin C and increase skin dryness. Apply vitamin C before any alcohol-containing product.

Can I use isopropyl alcohol with Retinoids?+

Use isopropyl alcohol with Retinoids carefully. Alcohol-based products increase dryness and irritation when used with retinoids. This can compromise your skin barrier.

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