Claims to be alcohol free but says right on the label that it contains cetyl alcohol and benzyl alcohol. what gives????

Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol meant to keep mixtures like this body wash, which contains oils and water, emulsified into a homogeneous, creamy product. It is not drying the way we think of typical "alcohols", it has emollient properties that can heal the skin and protect from moisture loss. It is why the product "Cetaphil" is called that- cetyl alcohol is a "good for skin" ingredient. Benzyl alcohol has preservative and emulsifying properties that can prevent a body wash or lotion (which is an emulsion- a mixture of water and fats) from separating and spoiling from bacterial growth. It can be drying in some cases, but as there are many skin protectants in this particular product, it is probably mainly there as a preservative.

ASIN	B07GC88JBC
Best Sellers Rank	#69,962 in Beauty ( See Top 100 in Beauty ) #2,008 in Moisturizers
Brand	Aveeno
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 5,579 Reviews
Global Trade Identification Number	00381371182176
Item Dimensions	7.4 x 11.7 x 23.5 Centimeters
Item Volume	33 Fluid Ounces
Item Weight	2.59 Grams
Item dimensions L x W x H	7.4 x 11.7 x 23.5 Centimeters
Manufacturer Part Number	1
Model Number	SADHB179
Net Quantity	975.0 Milliliters
UPC	381371182176
Unit Count	975.0 Milliliters

Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion for Sensitive Skin with Natural Shea Butter & Triple Oat Complex, Unscented Therapeutic Lotion for Extra Dry, Itchy Skin, 33 fl. oz

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