Lucknow : Rubbing alcohol is most commonly used as an antiseptic that rids a wound of bacteria that can cause infections. Cuts, scrapes, and other wounds are usually treated with alcohol to prevent deadly illness. Some people also believe that the anti-bacterial properties of alcohol can help rid skin of acne.

Rubbing alcohol (also known as isopropyl alcohol) is the most commonly used antiseptic. It’s a clear, colorless, bitter aromatic liquid that can be mixed with other common solvents.

Isopropyl alcohol is in many products like perfumes, cosmetic products, inks, antiseptics, window cleaners, nail polish remover, and more. Rubbing alcohol is made up of 70% isopropyl alcohol and 30% water to create a strong antiseptic for wounds.

Acne forms when a pore is infested with dead skin cells, dirt, and debris. The debris mixes with the oils produced by the sebaceous glands, resulting in a clogged pore. The acne becomes red and inflamed because of the bacterial infection.

Your skin has a natural barrier that seals in moisture to keep skin hydrated and protect it from debris in the environment. This barrier is made up of lipids (healthy fats) that preserve skin. Without it, skin becomes cracked, dry, infected, and acne-prone. Rubbing alcohol disrupts this barrier.

While rubbing alcohol is a good option as a strong antiseptic, you don’t need it to get clear skin. In fact, it can do more harm than good. It strips your skin of all the healthy oils and bacteria that keep your skin hydrated and youthful. When your skin is dry your body signals the oil-producing sebaceous glands to produce more sebum, which will actually make your skin oilier. Even oily skin will become irritated. There are better toners like water-based witch hazel that can help protect skin.