Denatured Alcohol Worst Irritant No known benefits Denatured Alcohol at a glance A type of volatile alcohol that can irritate skin Depletes key substances in skin’s moisture barrier Can be used as a solvent & to improve the texture of fluid/gel formulas Volatility makes it a quick-drying ingredient that won’t leave a film Enhances the penetration of other ingredients Denatured Alcohol description Denatured alcohol is a drying type of alcohol that aggravates and weakens skin. Typically, if denatured alcohol is listed as the fifth ingredient or higher, it is of considerable risk for sensitising skin. Related ingredients: Alcohol