4. Sooth Muscle Aches
Ironically, the last use that most people think of concerning rubbing alcohol is actually rubbing it on their skin to relieve aching and soreness.
Yes, that’s why they call it rubbing alcohol, folks, though this isn’t one of its more common uses today.
Much like menthol and other after-workout topical pain relievers, rubbing alcohol does create a cooling sensation as it evaporates from your skin.
Isopropyl alcohol is actually considered to be a minor irritant, which increases circulation to the area where it’s applied. This can ease pain and inflammation.