Does acetone dry skin out

Answer 1

You can use acetone topically in a limited manner -- I wouldn't use it every day without protection by any means, as long-term systemic effects are pretty nasty (lab work shows kidney and liver damage from long term exposure to fumes). But for occassional use as a solvent, acetone is comparably safe (see below for cautions). It's the most powerful solvent you can buy without a license and, as it's water soluble, it washes off easily. It's reasonably safe stuff, with some caveats. Some cautions: * EXTREMELY FLAMABLE -- don't use anywhere near an open flame or something that sparks (note that some fans, hairdryers, etc. generate sparks!). * Don't drink it -- it's toxic when taken internally. * Use in a well-ventillated place. * Note that it happily melts most plastics, including Nalgene bottles, so be careful where you store it. * Again -- long-term exposure is dangerous. If you're around it a lot in your job, use proper breathing gear. * If you feel dizzy or sick, leave what you're doing and get to fresh air.

Answer 2

Yes depending on its concentration! Syntetic acetone or acetate is filled with alcohol. One example of it is in nailpolish remover.

Your body produces a natural acetone as a part of normal metabolic processes.

Answer 3

You née to dilute it a bit by adding drops of water