90 ° alcohol is often used as a disinfectant or to remove adhesives. But few are those who know that 90% alcohol can be used in a thousand and one ways, even for cosmetics.
1. Get rid of bed bugs
It is very difficult to eradicate bedbugs because even if you are careful, they can enter your home after a vacation or a stay with a friend not very keen on cleanliness. Fortunately for us, 90% alcohol is very effective in controlling these parasites. Fill a 90 ° alcohol spray and spray it all over your bed (pillows, mattresses, sheets, etc.). Bed bugs lay eggs, so to make sure that these invaders are completely gone, repeat the process several times.
2. Deodorant substitute
You leave for the weekend and you realize that you forgot your deodorant, don’t panic. 90 ° alcohol kills all the bacteria that cause bad body odor and is easily accessible in all first aid kits. However, avoid overdoing it as it will irritate your skin in the long run.
3. Homemade ice pack
If you put alcohol in the freezer, it will not turn into ice, but into a kind of compact, cold material. This is good to know as this property can allow you to create your own ice pack. Pour a dose of alcohol and three doses of water in a freezer bag. Before putting it in the freezer, empty as much air as possible. After an hour, the mixture should have the desired texture. This ice pack can be useful for a little sore or to keep your lunch cool during a short hike, for example.
4. Anti lice
Alcohol at 90 ° is a perfect anti-lice. Pour 90 ° alcohol into a spray bottle and add a few drops of lavender essential oil. Go to your garden or balcony and spray the mixture on your scalp and all over your hair. Then use a lice comb to remove nits and dead lice. It is recommended to let the mixture act for one hour for optimal efficiency.
5. Ear cleaner
Many people still use cotton swabs, but this method is extremely dangerous because it pushes the earwax deeper into the ear canal. In addition, we tend to do it far too often. ENTs recommend cleaning the ears once every 8 to 10 days, going no further than the little finger (little finger). So, to clean your ears healthier, mix white vinegar and 90 ° alcohol in a bowl. Dip your pinky in the mixture and put it in your ear. The earwax will go away on its own.
6. Solvent
Traditional nail polish removers almost all contain acetone, a chemical that is very bad for nails. Also, breathing acetone fumes can make you nauseous. So, in order to avoid all these inconveniences, you can use 90 ° alcohol. It will probably take longer to remove your polish, but it will prevent nail damage and headaches.
7. Get rid of ingrown hairs
Ingrown hairs are filthy. We spend a lot of time waxing or shaving our bikini line and underarms to end up with lots of little red dots with blackheads everywhere. Make them disappear with a cotton ball soaked in 90 ° alcohol. The liquid relieves inflammation and helps your skin regain its softness. Ideally, leave it on overnight in the affected area.
8. Cleanse the skin
Benzoyl peroxide is often found in acne creams and lotions, but 90% alcohol works just as well. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties, alcohol will both disinfect pimples, soothe the rest of the skin and prevent new pimples from forming. Do not apply alcohol to your skin if you do not have pimples as it may cause irritation.
9. Herpes
85% of the population carry the herpes virus, but only a small percentage have had, had or will experience an outbreak. If you are one of them, we advise you to apply 70 ° alcohol to the wound, this will dry out and make the pimple disappear more easily.
10. Hand sanitizer
Mix 120 ml of aloe vera gel, a 1/2 tablespoon of 90 ° alcohol and a few drops of tea tree essential oil in a resealable bottle. And There you go ! You’ve just made your own hand sanitizer!
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