Pure DMSO (Dimethyl Sulfoxide) 99.9% | 100 ml

Pure DMSO at 99.9% comes in a 100 ml bottle, a high-purity solvent liquid for external use on the skin, scientifically named dimethyl sulfoxide. What separates it from other solvents is that it crosses the stratum corneum of the skin on its own and takes with it everything dissolved in it, and for exactly that reason its purity grade counts as the first condition of its use. It is sought by anyone wanting a solvent with a declared concentration, free of fragrance, colourants and additives.

What is DMSO?

DMSO is the short name for the compound dimethyl sulfoxide (Dimethyl Sulfoxide), a clear, colourless organosulfur compound produced as a by-product in wood pulp manufacturing. It combines solubility in water and solubility in fat at once, a rare duality that makes it a general solvent for a large number of substances. It freezes at a temperature close to that of a cold room, turning into white crystals that return to liquid as soon as the bottle is warmed in the palm of the hand.

Properties of pure DMSO

• High skin permeability: DMSO crosses the stratum corneum quickly with no need for a carrier or an additional vehicle.
• Carrying capacity: whatever dissolves in it travels with it across the skin, which is why cleanliness of the surface is required before application.
• Dual solubility: it dissolves in water and in fat together, reaching media that no single solvent reaches.
• Declared concentration: a 99.9% figure means the smallest possible share of impurities and of residual water.
• No fragrance: no scents, colourants or preservatives enter the bottle.

How DMSO crosses the stratum corneum

The stratum corneum is made of tightly packed dead cells with a fatty medium filling the space between them, and this medium is the barrier that stops most substances from crossing. DMSO displaces the water molecules bound to keratin protein and temporarily rearranges that fatty medium, opening a passage through which DMSO itself passes along with everything dissolved in it. This same property is the source of the most important warning in its use: a contaminated surface or a preparation of unknown composition becomes able to cross with it, so complete cleanliness of the skin is a condition, not an option.

What sets this bottle apart

This bottle presents DMSO at 99.9% concentration in a 100 ml volume with no fragrance and no additives, and the concentration is the key specification here, because impurities in lower-purity solvents cross the skin just as easily as the solvent does. A 100 ml volume is practical for intermittent household use, and it shortens how long the bottle stays open compared with larger packs. DMSO is kept in its original sealed bottle because it draws in moisture from the air.

Who is this bottle for?

• Anyone needing a solvent with a declared purity grade for external use.
• Anyone who prefers a preparation free of fragrance and colourants.
• Anyone wanting a small volume for intermittent use rather than a large pack.

How to use

Wash the skin and dry it completely before applying DMSO, and do not place it on a surface carrying residue of other preparations or dirt. Run a patch test on a small area before the first broad use. Wash hands before and after application, and avoid touching the area until it dries. Many people notice a garlic-like taste in the mouth after skin application; it is a known effect of the compound passing through and has nothing to do with the method of application. Follow the instructions printed on the bottle.

Product details

• Form: liquid for external use
• Concentration: 99.9%
• Volume: 100 ml
• Scientific name: Dimethyl Sulfoxide
• Free from: fragrance and colourants

Frequently asked questions

Why does the DMSO bottle sometimes freeze?

DMSO freezes at a temperature close to that of a cold room and turns into white crystals, a natural phenomenon that does not indicate the product has spoiled. Warming the bottle in the palm of the hand or in lukewarm water is enough to return the liquid to its former state.

Why must the skin be cleaned before using DMSO?

DMSO carries with it across the skin everything dissolved in it, so any residue of a preparation or dirt on the surface becomes able to cross with it. For that reason the skin is washed and dried completely before application, and DMSO is not mixed with substances of unknown composition.

Where does the garlic taste after use come from?

The garlic-like taste comes from a sulfur compound formed from DMSO metabolism and released with exhaled breath. It is a known and temporary effect that fades once use stops.

Cautions

• For external use only, and not intended for swallowing.
• Run a patch test on a small area before the first use.
• Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes.
• Do not apply to unclean skin and do not mix with substances of unknown composition.
• Not intended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, nor for anyone under 18 years of age.
• Keep out of reach of children in its original sealed bottle.
• Consulting a doctor is necessary in the presence of a skin condition or when taking chronic medication.