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Acne Products
Few skin conditions are as bothersome and disturbing as acne. It is a skin condition that usually begins around the time of puberty. But it can affect people of every age, gender, and race. The scientific name for the condition is acne vulgaris...
Alternative Medicine - The Healthy Choice
Alternative and Conventional Medicines are the two main systems of healing in use today and the utmost caution should be taken to choose wisely. Being healthy is of crucial importance in the life of everyone. I do not believe that there is...
Dry Skin Care
Is your dry skin itchy and flaky or cracking and peeling? While dry skin may indicate any of several skin disorders such as psoriasis or eczema, you may simply have skin that is badly in need of hydration. The epidermis, or outer layer of skin, is...
Keep away from stretch marks
e human body is a complex system.Our body has many organs and the largest is the skin. This is an essential part of our body as it permits the perspiration of our body and has the wonderful ability of healing itself. However, the skin can...
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Liz Taylor has always had them, and so do the new crop of film femmes. In fact they rarely go anywhere without them. They are personal makeup artists. And they are the latest Hollywood elite to come along. In fact many are upstaging the...
 
A Word About Alcohols in Skin Care


If you read labels on cosmetic products, often you will find an ingredient or two with the word
If you read labels on cosmetic products, often you will find an ingredient or two with word "alcohol" in their names.
Are they safe to use? Many of them are - and for any skin type.
The word "alcohol" refers to the chemical structure of a substance, not its properties. Indeed, some alcohols dry and irritate skin due to their solvent and astringent qualities. These alcohols are used mainly in aftershaves and skin tonics.
Alcohols used in creams and lotions are fatty alcohols. They are produced from natural fats and oils, however there are synthetic fatty alcohols that are structurally identical to the natural ones. Fatty alcohols are emulsifiers, they also make skin smoother and prevent moisture loss.
Examples of fatty alcohols are: Cetyl Alcohol, Decyl Alcohol, Lauryl alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Jojoba Alcohol, Palm Kernel Alcohol.
About the Author
Natalie Katsman is a co-founder of http://www.natural-aid.com, where you can find fine quality aloe vera products for beauty and well-being and subscribe to HealthySkin Newsletter filled with beauty tips, recipes and information on herbal healing, skin care and cosmetic chemistry.

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