DMSO is a “molecular Trojan horse”…..it passes straight through skin and cell membranes and carries other substances with it (almost anything that’s dissolved in it) – think about that for a second…
DMSO enters the skin fast and deliver substances systemically, not just locally 🧐 This includes everything on and around you;
the ingredients in your soap, creams, household cleaners, laundry detergent etc, all of which are potentially toxic, potential heavy metals, pesticides, bacteria or toxins sitting on the skin.
👉 Whatever is on the skin goes in too.
Why it was (and still is) used in research – because it penetrates everything!!!
Why it’s controversial ❓ Because it’s:
⭕️Non-selective
⭕️Hard to control dosing
⭕️Easy to misuse
This is where it gets risky in DIY or alternative settings:
‼️ Skin must be surgically clean
‼️ Containers, gloves, air quality all matter
‼️Even residues from soap, plastic, or hands can hitch a ride
So, the DMSO bypasses the body’s natural “gatekeepers”
It removes biological wisdom and prioritization 😢 and that’s a red flag unless used very deliberately, carefully and under sterile conditions.
Bottom line
✔️ Yes — DMSO is an absorption enhancer
⚠️ But it’s not a gentle one
❗ It enhances everything, not just what you want