Which alcohols can damage my skin?

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Ethyl alcohol, also known as rubbing alcohol, is a compound with strong antibacterial properties; however, it may cause excessive dryness and irritate the skin. Other potentially skin-damaging alcohols include benzyl alcohol, ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, methanol, and SD alcohol.

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Staying out of the sun and away from tanning beds is the easiest way to get great-looking skin. The suns UVB and UVA rays cause skin damage, which is prematurely aging, and skin cancer. Every day you should wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen, which blocks UVB and UVA rays, with an SPF of 15 or higher. Reapply at least every two hours while outdoors. For a dewy glow, use skin-care products with 10 ingredients or less to reduce irritation, use moisturizer and feed your skin from within. Dark chocolate and antioxidant-rich foods such as cantaloupe, citrus fruits, blueberries and leafy greens improve the skin’s appearance.

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