Explain Squalane
Yes. Yes, Explain Squalane is alcohol-free.
No drying alcohol (Alcohol Denat, Ethanol, SD Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol) in the list.
Why
Alcohol-free means no drying alcohol: Alcohol Denat, Ethanol, SD Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol. Fatty alcohols like Cetearyl Alcohol are waxes and never count, and Benzyl Alcohol is a preservative.
Yes, Explain Squalane is alcohol-free. No drying alcohol (Alcohol Denat, Ethanol, SD Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol) in the list.
Stearyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol: waxy, softening, and never counted as alcohol.
This is not a safety warning. It is a label fact, useful if you avoid this group on purpose.
Full ingredient list
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Squalane, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Aqua, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Sclerotium Gum, Opuntia Ficus-indica Stem Extract.
Highlighted names triggered a “No” on one of the six checks. Underlined names open the ingredient dictionary. Source list as recorded on Open Beauty Facts.
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