“Alcohol” is the chemical name for an organic compound that carries at least one hydroxyl (−OH) functional group bound to a saturated carbon atom. Alcohol has many forms — some that have the potential to dry out skin and hair and others that can aid in conditioning the skin and hair.
Cetearyl Alcohol and Benzyl Alcohol are two alcohols found in the formula.
Cetearyl Alcohol (vegetable derived) is a waxy white solid that aids to stabilise the emulsion, add richness to the formula and also conditions the hair. Benzyl alcohol is a preservative used to maintain the shelf life of the product and inhibit microbial growth.