Emollients for High-Alcohol Aftershave to Prevent Dryness and Irritation
Question
What emollients are suitable for use in an aftershave formulation containing 70-80% alcohol to prevent skin dryness and irritation? The goal is to find emollients that are soluble in high concentrations of Ethyl Alcohol and can help counteract the drying effect of alcohol on the skin.
Answer
Subject: Re: Question about Emollient and Perfume for Aftershave
Hello,
Regarding your question about which emollients are suitable for use in aftershave formulations containing 70-80% alcohol to prevent dryness and irritation, the staff recommendations are correct.
The following emollients are recommended because they are soluble in high concentrations of Ethyl Alcohol and can help counteract the drying effect of alcohol on the skin:
- LipidSoft™ CC (Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate/Octanoate) - Product ID: 409
- LipidSoft™ Moist (Triethylhexanoin) - Product ID: 990
These emollients are suitable for use in alcohol-based products like aftershave to provide skin conditioning and reduce potential irritation caused by the high alcohol content (e.g., Ethyl Alcohol, Product ID: 706).
Thank you.
