Abstract: In one aspect, the disclosure relates to stable emulsions incorporating an oil phase and an alcohol phase, wherein the emulsions contain one or more oxidative compounds, organic acids, and, optionally, skin conditioners, vitamins, fragrances, and the like. The emulsions are, in one aspect, useful as sanitizing lotions, moisturizing skin treatments, and makeup cleansers or removers. In another aspect, the emulsions are effective at sanitizing the skin but are non-drying and non-irritating. Also disclosed are single-phase liquid solutions incorporating at least one monoalcohol, a polyalcohol, and one or more oxidative compounds. In one aspect, the solutions are useful as cleansers for makeup and grooming tools. In another aspect, disclosed herein are methods of making the emulsions and solutions.