What exactly do they mean by alcohol???

Question

you know when then say dab some alcohol to a zit...? How do you get the alcohol? is it in some product or what? 'cause ive noticed a lot of ppl below 18 sayin they apply alcohol to zits to clean it (or watever) so im thinkin how do they get it? where do you buy it?

*** im sorry if it seems like a stupid question... its been on my mind for quite a while.

Answer 1

called "rubbing alcohol" or "denatured" in the first aid section of your local drug store, usually a white or clearish plastic bottle  about 8 oz or 250 ml.

Answer 2

its probably rubbing alcohol haha

you get it at drugstores.

Answer 3

i'm not sure where they buy it, but there is certainly a large amount if alcohol in perfumes

alcohol is a chemical substance, used as a disinfectant in cuts and small wounds

try finding it in a drugstore

Answer 4

lol not drinking alcohol!

Answer 5

They probably mean rubbing alcohol, like what you put on cuts and scrapes.

(:

Answer 6

rubbing alcohol. it's for sterilizing and stuff. you can use it on your skin.  you can buy it at a drugstore.