Anyone with redness-prone, dry, or reactive skin will know to avoid topical skincare products containing alcohol. After all, alcohol can break down vital proteins and lipids, compromising the skin barrier and leading to increased moisture loss and irritation over time. Many of us will scan the back of packaging to check ingredient lists, and spend hours finding alcohol-free alternatives to our favourite formulas. Why, then, do we—without hesitation—complete our beauty routines with a spray of alcohol-based perfume?
