Alcohol is commonly used as a disinfectant or for removing adhesive substances.
But did you know that it can be used for other purposes as well , including being an ingredient in many cosmetic products?
1. Deodorant Replacement
There’s
no need to panic if you have forgotten your deodorant when going
somewhere. If you just rub some alcohol on your armpits, you will
eliminate the bacteria that causes the bad odor. If you wonder where to
find alcohol, it’s there in your first aid kit. However, use it
temporarily, as long exposure to alcohol can cause skin irritation.
2. Remove Bed Bugs
Bed
bugs can be hard to eliminate. They can sneak home with you after
vacation, or after staying in someone’s home that’s not very hygienic.
You can kill them with the help of rubbing alcohol. Use a spray bottle
to spray some over your pillow and mattress, and do this several times
to completely get rid of these nasty pets.
3. Destroy Lice
Rubbing
alcohol can help in cases of lice. Pour rubbing alcohol in a spray
bottle, and add several drops of lavender oil. Focus on your scalp and
hair when spraying the solution, and comb your hair to remove the dead
lice.
4. Remove Nail Polish
Common nail polish removers
contain various harsh chemicals that can damage the nails. The best
replacement for chemical acetone is rubbing alcohol. Although you might
need more time to remove your nail polish, you will prevent them being
damaged.
5. Clean Your Skin
A lot of commercially-bought
ointments and creams for acne contain benzoyl peroxide. But rubbing
alcohol possesses strong anti-inflammatory and soothing effects which
soothe the affected skin, prevent further acne appearance, and disinfect
the existing pimples. Just apply some of it directly on the affected
skin area.
6. Cool Pack
If you store alcohol in fridge, it
won’t freeze. This means you can use it to make a cooling pad. Prepare a
solution of water and alcohol in 2:1 ratio, and keep it in a sealable
plastic bag in the fridge. Remove as much air from the bag as you can,
before placing it in the fridge. The solution should stay in the fridge
around an hour before using it as an ice pack, or to cool for instance,
your meal on a hike.
7. Clean Your Ears
Majority still use
cotton swabs to clean their ears, although using those means pushing the
earwax deeper into the ear canal. Combine some rubbing alcohol and
white vinegar, and soak a cotton swab in the solution. Drop it into your
ears to allow the earwax remove on its own.
8. Remove Ingrown Hairs
Shaving
your bikini area and armpits might leave your skin with red dots.
Applying some rubbing alcohol will alleviate any irritation and leave
your skin smooth.
9. Cold Sores
Although around 85 percent
of world population carry the herpes virus, only small percentage of
them have experienced a break out. In case you are one of them, apply 70
percent isopropyl alcohol on the affected area and your herpes sores
will disappear quickly.
10. Clean Eyeglasses
Use some rubbing alcohol to make your eyeglasses streak-free clean. Just spray them and then wipe with a soft cloth.
11. DIY Hand Sanitizer
Rubbing
alcohol is an excellent homemade hand sanitizer. Prepare a solution
using ½ tablespoon of isopropyl alcohol, several drops of tea tree oil,
and 4 ounces of Aloe Vera gel.