Home • Curl Products Ingredients Commonly Used in Hair Care Products: Alcohols Share this Article By NaturallyCurly · Published June 8, 2010 More ingredient lists: Alkanolamides Naturally Derived Polymers Cationic Polymers Miscellaneous Polymers Cationic Surfactants Nonionic Surfactants Emulsifiers Humectants Silicones Natural Oils Organic Oils Proteins Vitamins Amines pH Adjusters Salts Alcohols Fatty Alcohols Amine Oxides Chelating Agents Fatty Acids Anti-microbials/Antibacterials Anti-Static Agents PEG-Modified Materials Alcohols are used in hair care products as a solvent and can be drying to the hair. SD alcohol 40 Witch hazel Isopropanol