What is Isopropyl Alcohol?

Isopropyl alcohol is a solvent. It is also a denaturant that changes another substances natural quality. It is a petroleum -based substance.

Isopropyl alcohol has a powerful drying affect on the hair and skin. In some cases it can cause
the hair to become brittle and split. Isopropyl alcochol is used in hair products (such as hair
spray) to increase the absorption of other ingredients into the hair follicles. This ingredient mainly is found in hair dyes and rinses.

Moisturising shampoos and products may also contain Isopropyl alcohol to aid the absorption of the conditioning ingredients, which can make your hair dryer than it was before due to the alcohol content.