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Rubbing alcohol is neither an acid nor a base. Acids have pH values less than 7 and bases have pH values that are greater than 7. Rubbing alcohol has a pH value of 7, so it is neutral. Rubbing alcohol is also called isopropyl alcohol.
Rubbing alcohol usually creates new blemishes rather than eliminating old ones by causing pores to become clogged with dead skin. Benzoyl peroxide is officially the worldâs most frequently used acne treatment, but rubbing alcohol (which is also known as isopropyl alcohol) is probably a close second. Rubbing alcohol feels good on the skin, but it is does not make the skin look better.