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Can you please explain why isopropyl alcohol is harmful to the skin?
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The alcohol: Isopropyl alcohol contains just that, alcohol. Alcohol is extremely drying and kills germs on your hands by disolving their membranes. Your skin cells have membranes too.
Answered 12/29/2022
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