When most people hear the word alcohol in skincare or haircare, they immediately think “drying” or “harsh.” But not all alcohols are created equal. In fact, many of the most effective conditioning and moisturizing ingredients you’ll find in lotions, creams, and conditioners come from a class called fatty alcohols—often derived from plants. 🌱 What Are Plant Alcohols? Plant-derived alcohols, sometimes called fatty alcohols, are natural waxy substances made by extracting oils f