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it doesnt, it is actually a lubricant!

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Is alcohol the best for cleaning hands?

No. Alcohol will cause dry skin.


Why does alcohol dry out skin?

Alcohol can dissolve and break down skin oils that retain moisture by preventing evaporation. Although it's important to remember that this only applies to ethanol alcohol. Cetyl alcohol, the kind you find in moisturizer, will not dry out your skin.


Can cetaryl alcohol cause a false drug test?

No. It is a "fatty alcohol" used in hand lotions and stuff like that. It's called an alcohol because it's an organic compound with a hydroxyl group (an OH) on the end of it.


Will alcohol free hand sanitizer irritate dry skin?

Sanitizers with alcohol as an ingredient will cause your hands to dry out more. All hand cleaning products such as sanitizers and soaps will cause more dry skin conditions if used frequently. While alcohol free hand sanitizer will cause less irritation of dry skin than those with alcohol, it will be beneficial to you to use lotion after using those products.


What is the chemical structure of cetaryl isononanoate?

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What does dry skin absorb?

Alcohol and oils. Some water will eventually be absorbed but not immediately.


Will alcohol dry your nails?

It probably will, because it also dries out your skin. If you have problem with dry nails or cuticles, use a hand cream regularly.


Why is rubbing alcohol bad for your face?

If you skin is sensitive enough you can get a chemical burn. Otherwise, it will remove the oils your skin produces which will make it dry.


How do you clean 'Wite-Out' off of hands?

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Is ethyl alcohol good for sponge bathing?

I wouldn't recommend it. It tends to seriously dry out you skin, and if you have any breaks in your skin, it burns like blazes. Keep it away from any natural orifices or, you're likely to have some very painful problems.


Can long-term use of isopropyl alcohol to clean your face have any side effects?

It can give you dry skin, that's what it did to me.