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An antiseptic is a substance used to kill germs inside the skin or on the skin ? Or kill germs on the surface ?

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Antiseptic kill germs. The are used on the skin and surfaces to prevent any germs from growing. They are generally harmful if ingested, so you you don't want to put them inside the skin because you can also kill good germs.

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