Why Alcohol-Free Moisturiser Is Better For Your Skin

I believe most of us would love to pour wine into our glasses on a Saturday evening and enjoy the weekend but we would not surely want to pour alcohol into our skin. As good as it might taste, your skin hates it. But even today, we have quite a lot of products in the market which contain alcohol. Since we are not aware of its harmful effects we don’t generally bother to read the ingredients list and opt to buy based on advertisements and popularity. Following the herd might get you in trouble and it is highly possible that one of your current concerns might be the effect of alcohol. So just grab that moisturiser from your shelf and check the label. If it does not have the tag of alcohol-free you might want to change your skincare products right away. And worry no, as we are there to help you. But first, let's understand the usage of alcohol better.

Why Do Brands Use Alcohol In Skincare Products

Alcohol just does not provide one benefit but many. That is the reason why it is widely used in beauty products. Below are a few reasons. 

1. Alcohol is commonly found in skincare and other beauty products because it makes the product appear more beautiful and light, as well as increases the overall feel of the product by having it soak faster into the skin. However, the brief delight of clean, smooth and even skin texture is accompanied by long-term harmful effects.

1. Alcohol is a popular ingredient in anti-acne and oily skincare treatments due to its mattifying effects. Alcohol like ethanol is volatile in nature and evaporates even before it is absorbed. This gives the impression of a visible reduction in sebum production and a clean appearance.

1. Alcohols are an excellent drying agent. This is the reason that oily and acne [rone products contain this in high amounts as it makes the skin feel firm, tight and less greasy. This temporary satisfaction can lead to long-term damage.

1. Again, alcohol is often regarded as an effective disinfectant. As a result, antibacterial ointments and acne-based medicinal ointments contain some alcohol. 

1. When ethanol is added to facial serums, it activates the pore lining, allowing more active components to penetrate. However, this can be hazardous since alcohol is absorbed into the epidermis, resulting in a destroyed cell membrane.

1. Alcohol, as a good solvent, aids in the extraction of many plant components, vital fats, and vitamins from their sources, resulting in a product that is higher in active substances.

1. Furthermore, alcohol is a possible preservative, however, it is not the primary preservative because other substances fulfil that role but it does increase the shelf-life of any product.

So if you have found that there is alcohol in your current moisturiser, it's time for you to rethink.

Why Alcohol-Free Moisturiser Is Better For Your Skin

As alcohol is bad for our body, so it is for our skin. Alcohol can dehydrate the body and the same thing it does with the skin along with many more. Hence, it is important that we switch to alcohol-free products but before that let's take a look at why alcohol-free moisturisers are the best for your skin.

1. Does not cause inflammation: Alcohol-free moisturisers are the best option for those with inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, and skin allergies. This way you can reduce the redness and irritation caused when applying moisturisers.

1. Does not age your skin: The drying effect of alcohol degrades the barrier of the skin exposing it to pollutants and acne-causing bacteria. The moisturisers containing alcohol make your skin more vulnerable to oxidative damage and eventually cause fine lines and wrinkles at an early age. Choosing an alcohol-free moisturiser will keep your skin healthy looking and young for years.

1. Keeps the skin hydrated: People believe that alcohol is great for the skin as it removes all the oil from the face. While this is true, the consequence is even worse: it depletes your skin's natural oils and moisture, leaving it dry and dehydrated. Since the alcohols evaporate rapidly, they tend to dry your skin and suck away all of its moisture. When this happens, your skin may become flaky and itchy. Using an alcohol-free moisturiser will keep your skin plump and dewy without stripping away the natural moisture content.

1. Balances the natural sebum production: As we know that alcohol strips the natural moisture, which in turn leads to excess sebum production as our skin tries to keep up with that loss. This eventually makes the skin greasier and also leads to more breakouts and enlarged pores. Alcohol-free moisturisers maintain a balance of natural oil secretion, thus controlling overproduction.

Aren’t these benefits appealing? I bet it is. We all want to get the best skin and that is why we invest quite a lot in a proper skincare routine. So, when you are investing only, why not invest in the best? And what if you got all these benefits with just one product? Wouldn't this be more amazing? The point is to have minimal but maximum benefit products. Using all possible skincare products will not give the results but the effective ones will. If you are wondering where you can get such a product from them let me remind you of us, Doctor A Cosmetics! We got you covered. Let's find it below.

Alcohol-Free Moisturisers

Natural Vitamin C Brightening Moisturiser: This is a brilliant moisturiser for day use. It contains the most beneficial skincare ingredient, vitamin C, to keep your skin bright and vibrant throughout the day. It has a non-greasy yet moisturising effect, thus preparing a perfect base for the application of makeup. But most importantly it does not contain alcohol. 

Intensely  Exotic  Repairing Night Moisturiser: This night moisturiser is a blessing in a bottle. Its thick and creamy texture makes it perfect to help your skin rejuvenate throughout the night from all the harm inflicted during the day. It contains all the nourishing and hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, mango butter and many essential oils to keep the moisture locked.

The most striking feature of these moisturisers is that neither of them contains bad, drying alcohol. It contains cetyl alcohol, a fatty, non-drying alcohol that protects the skin from allergies, infections, and moisture loss. These moisturisers are highly suggested if you want to moisturise, hydrate, and nourish your skin in the safest and cleanest way possible. Furthermore, our products are vegan and cruelty-free. It also does not contain any artificial colours, preservatives, or scents in order to serve your skin with the most natural ingredients with no harm at all. If you're worried about parabens and SLS, don't be; it doesn't have any of them either.

Only the best for your skin :)