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Q: How does rubbing alcohol cool and soothe the skin?
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NO - acetone is not good for your skin !


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Applying rubbing alcohol to the skin is not toxic or dangerous. Rubbing alcohol however should under no circumstances be drunk.


Should you use rubbing alcohol to help your lower back pains?

I'm not really sure how that would do much good, since rubbing alcohol would really only cool the skin and back pains are typically muscular or spinal in nature. You might be better off with heat and massage.


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No. It will not work and may just irritate the skin.


Why does rubbing alcohol evaporate so quickly on your skin?

Rubbing alcohol evaporates so quickly on skin because your skin is pretty warm and rubbing alcohol has a higher vapor pressure (and lower boiling point) compared to water. It is known as a volatile solvent because it evaporates easily.


Why is rubbing alcohol cooler on your skin than water?

because it evapurates on the skin faster and it cools down


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Can rubbing alcohol be used as an outdoor tanner?

Hello. I wouldn't use rubbing alcohol as a outdoor tanner because once the sun comes into contact with the rubbing alcohol it will cause the alcohol to heat and become very uncomfortable or cause burning on your skin. Stick to normal after sun protection.