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Alcohol in Astringents, Toners, and Other Cosmetics
Many of the alcohols found in cosmetics are highly toxic, and by reading this guide you will be able to identify on product labels those chemicals to avoid.
Most often the alcohol used in cosmetics is ethanol. Ethanol can be made by the fermentation of sugar or starch or b the hydration of ethylene, an acrylate copolymer (with very toxic synthetic plastic resins, according to Aubrey Hampton of Aubrey Organics). Alcohols marked SD and CD (such as SD Alcohol 40) are “specially denatured” and “completely denatured,” respectively. Chemicals are added to make them poisonous to drink, and these chemicals to avoid, even if the alcohol itself is a natural grain alcohol. Many of the poisons added are neurotoxic; they are often ingredients such as gasoline, acetone, formaldehyde, pine tar, and even kerosene. Isopropyl alcohol is synthetic.
Although it is difficult to find products - especially toners and astringents - without synthetic alcohols, if you read labels you will see that they do exist, and they will more than likely be pure and plant based.
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add your comment »Hello. I am trying to purcahse natural grain alcohol for a green cleaning product to use at home. It is very expensive at the liquor store. Does anyone know where I can get it in bulk? Thank you! Evelyn
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My grandmother taught me to use Rose water and Witch Hazel as an astringent,you can buy it ready made up or mix your own.
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