Ever since we could perceive things, alcohol seemed to be something out of some third world, getting attention all the time. To some it is a boon, to others a taboo. If you think it is taboo, think twice, better read under and then form an opinion. Even if you forbid taking alcohol because of the adversaries it put some people into, it is still a lot important from medicines to skin care.
Alcohol is a disinfectant and a germ killer. You remember the lotion your mom wiped your wounds with, and it burnt like hell, the lotion had alcohol in it. It catches the germs clinging onto your fresh wounds to kill them ,so that they don’t harm further.
A certain pigments and skin care lotions contain alcohol in small amounts because of similar reasons. For an acne prone skin, the dermatologists prefer treatments that contain alcohol. The alcohol kills the germs at the site to reduce their growth, hence treats acne.
The heart. Drinking alcohol is a boon to our heart, regular but not excessive intake of alcohol strengthens the heart, it improves blood clotting and pumping. The over all life span is also observed to have improved, lengthens your life. Catching cold and flues can not be avoided but taking alcohol makes its tendency to catch you lesser.
Bladder stones are said to disappear by drinking alcohol regularly. Even diabetes can be avoided or cured due to alcohol. Think think.
A few of face packs can be made using them, it is not a joke. A bright and tight skin can be obtained through vodka. Clear your pores using some alcohol, add two spoons of vodka to water and some jojoba oil too and massage your skin well. Just in case if you feel any ache, remove the face pack there and then. This face packs, clears all the pores and rejuvenates the skin.
Add some vodka to your conditioner, to get smooth and silky hair. Use it regularly, the shine will multiply. Another way to use it is by adding a few spoons alcohol to your regular hair mask. Apply it to the scalp and wash it off after 20 to 25 minutes. The shine you will get will be flawless.
If hair fall is you cry, then add some vodka to onion juice and honey and apply evenly to the scalp. Let it stay for at least one hour and wash thereafter.

I hope this has scrapped a few myths out of your head.