Some people have reported a garlic taste and/or the smell of garlic after using DMSO. This effect may last for several minutes (or in some cases several hours) after use. Some people experience a lingering smell after using DMSO at larger doses for a prolonged period of time. To combat this, some people prefer to keep their DMSO in the fridge and/or use scented DMSO like our Peppermint essential oil infused DMSO, since Peppermint essential oil is great for eliminating odors. Every body is different and experiences (or doesn't experience) this differently.
Temporary skin irritation is normal with DMSO. This can feel tingly, itchy, or similar to a sunburn, but doesn't last long. To help reduce skin irritation, make sure no excess DMSO sits on your skin for too long (a little goes a long way!) and rinse with cool water if irritation persists.