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Can the astringent witch hazel be used instead of rubbing alcohol?
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∙ 6y ago
An astringent is not the same as an antiseptic. It's not going to sterilize germs the way rubbing alcohol would do, but if you're just looking for a good muscle rub, it'd do fine.
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What liquid can be use instead of rubbing alcohol?
you can try peroxide instead of rubbing alcohol, it doesnt sting as much. Natural options would be tea tree oil and witch hazel. They act as an anti-fungal.
Is alcohol free witch hazel better?
witch hazel is used as an alternative, more mild approach to alcohal. rubbing alcohal burns very badly, where witch hazel doesn.t but as far as antiseptic, and cleansing power, alchohal wins. witch hazel is nice for kids, who hate the burning feeling. but for an astringent or to be used on your face, witch hazel is the best.
Is Witch Hazel good to use to get rid of small red pimples on your bottom?
Check out this site, they explain the uses for witch hazel. http://health.howstuffworks.com/witch-hazel-herbal-remedies.htm I am not sure about witch hazel but I know rubbing alcohol would work. The rubbing alcohol will just dry them out and get rid of them.
Is there a substitute for witch hazel?
Depending on what you are using it for, a well concentrated rubbing alcohol can work in place of witch hazel.
What are the medicinal actions of witch hazel?
Astringent, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, coagulant.
Does witch hazel harm your hair?
it is organic rubbing alcohol so its not the best for your hair but you can use it to treat dry scalp and your hair will be fine.
Do witch hazel kills bacteria?
Witch Hazel is a astringent. It cleans and kills all of the bacteria on your face. It is found in most face toners.
Is witch hazel Alcohol?
Witch Hazel is not alcohol. Manny brands of witch hazel has no alcohol at all. Some brands do have a small amount of alcohol.
How do you clear acne while in your first trimester of pregnancy?
Try witch hazel, its like a natural astringent.
What can be use in place of rubbing alcohol?
Vodka or GinAlso note: Hydrogen Peroxide, Betadine (Povidone Iodine), Witch Hazel and a myriad of other products exist to help disinfect wounds. The vast majority of which do not burn as badly as Isopropyl Alcohol. If you're looking for something to disinfect objects with or if you cannot purchase these other products, then like previously suggested -- Vodka would work well.
Can you use witch hazel for hair?
You can use witch hazel for your hair and in fact it will help remove any chemical residue from your hair. It is important to rinse the hair carefully afterwards with warm water, the witch hazel will act as a follicle astringent.
How does witch hazel help scars?
Witch Hazel is used as a herbal, home remedy for many things. It is an astringent, which is used to dry, tighten and harden skin tissue, causing the appearance of scars to lessen.
