On the shelves of shops and pharmacies you can find various hygiene products: antiseptic, collagen, antibacterial, moisturizing, cleansing, invigorating gels, etc. Of course, each tool moisturizes, softens and gives our skin elasticity. But an attractive appearance is far from the most important thing for the hands, it is much more important to monitor their hygiene and health. That is why people should know which tool is simply necessary for daily use, and which serves as a good complement to other similar products.
Antiseptic Hand Gel
They differ in composition, respectively, and the degree of effectiveness they have is completely different. As you know, the most important way to prevent many diseases is hand hygiene, therefore, WHO (World Health Organization) has specially developed a lot of recommendations for this. This document contains the final conclusions of world scientists. So what is it written about?
According to scientists, for daily protection you need to choose a hand gel, which contains isopropyl or ethyl alcohol. For antiseptics, it is important to have not only these two components, but also special additives - isopropyl myristate and tritanolamine. These substances, in turn, serve as a direct guarantee of the destruction of pathogenic microbes.
The most important thing when buying a product is to pay attention to the percentage of alcohol in its composition. Antiseptic hand gel should have at least 60, but not more than 80% of the substance in the composition. What is the importance of this requirement? If the amount of alcohol is below 60%, then the effectiveness of the product is 0. And in some cases, the product may even become a breeding ground for bacteria. As for the 80 percent product, many people know that alcohol is most effective in a humid environment, and if its amount exceeds this mark, then the product will dry the skin. Thus, antiseptic hand gel does not bring any effect. That is why before buying it is important to pay attention to the level of concentration of isopropanol in the selected product.
Care and protection
The most vulnerable and vulnerable part of our body is hands. They are most often exposed to the negative effects of the surrounding world. Therefore, you need to make it a rule to apply antiseptic hand gel daily to the skin. And if you do not pay due attention to them, then they will not only lose their attractiveness, but over time they will not be able to resist many aggressors from the environment.
It is a mistake to believe that well-groomed hands and a neat manicure are for lazy people. As one famous person said: "The hand is the human brain that has come to the surface." And even if the right outfit is present, competent speech, perfect make-up, hairstyle - the appearance of scruffy hands can tell a lot more about you. It is they who are able to give out all your illnesses. Agree, pale, dry, cracked and irritated skin - an unpleasant sight. And if the lack of manicure is added to this image, then even the strongest male nerves will not stand a similar picture.
Soap or gel?
Many of us do not notice how many daily activities we carry out. For example, we pay for travel in transport or in a store, shake hands, touch door handles, and contact with pets (and not only) animals. From a visual point of view, our hands may seem clean, but rest assured, there are already thousands of different bacteria.
To destroy them, wash your hands with soap under warm water. This is a common truth. But! That was ten years ago. And what do we have today when our eyes run wide from the variety of similar products? Which is better to buy - soap or hand gel (antiseptic)? Feel free to choose the last option! Soap is stored in a soap dish, and it becomes a wonderful home for bacteria, but with an antiseptic gel packaged in bottles with a dispenser, you do not face such a danger.
Gel or wet wipes?
Any of us found ourselves in a situation where it is necessary, but there is no way to wash our hands. And if this is a problem for men, then in a women’s handbag, of course, there is a tool that can help get out of this unforeseen situation. The main thing is that it is effective.
Manufacturers of wet wipes make the same mistake: they say that their products do not contain alcohol and spares the skin. As you know, a humid environment is a paradise for the reproduction of bacteria, viruses and pathogens, and it is wipes that create this environment. In addition, there are at least two more problems. Where to throw the used napkin if there is no urn nearby, and how to get rid of the stickiness that causes discomfort?
In such cases, the gel will become a reliable assistant in this situation. To clean your hands, it is enough to quickly rub just one drop of the product until completely absorbed. There is no need to wash it off: the alcohol included in the composition will evaporate in a matter of seconds, and the handles will be not only clean, protected, but also dry.
What is effective against microbes: antibacterial or antiseptic gel
At first glance it seems that there is not much difference between these means, but this is not so. Antibacterial agents can only fight bacteria, but antiseptic, in addition, destroy the viruses that become the main causative agents of various diseases - herpes, tuberculosis, intestinal infections, flu and Botkin's disease. Below we consider the most popular and effective products.
Lafitel
Hand gel (antiseptic) of this brand has long established itself as a budget and effective tool. Based on the reviews of people, you can give him the following characteristics:
- It has a pronounced smell of alcohol.
- During application, a slight tingling of the skin is felt.
- Prolonged and too frequent application leads to dry hands.
- Cannot be considered an alternative to washing hands.
- Well sanitizes.
You can purchase goods at any pharmacy. The average cost of one bottle is 50 rubles
Sanitelle
"Sanitel" - hand gel (antiseptic) of domestic production, contains 62% alcohol and glycerin. So, he not only fights bacteria, but also moisturizes the skin. The tool is very economical. According to buyers, Sanitelle antiseptic hand gel at the beginning of use has a pungent odor of alcohol, but after a few minutes a pleasant aroma of aloe vera remains on the hands.
Also there is a children's antiseptic gel "Sanitel Kids". According to the manufacturer, in a matter of seconds, the product can destroy up to 99% of pathogens, which is very important for protecting the child’s body. The gel does not dry the delicate skin of the baby’s hands, as it contains vitamin E and aloe vera extract. According to consumers, the product does not cause allergic reactions and has a sweet gum flavor.
"Clean hands"
Effective alcohol-based antiseptic gel. When applied to the skin does not cause a feeling of tightness, stickiness or drying out. As for the smell, during use it has a sharp alcoholic aroma, which disappears in a few seconds. The feeling of clean hands is present for several hours, and this is very convenient in everyday conditions. According to satisfied consumers, the Clean Hands antiseptic gel is a very economical and low-cost tool.
"Sterillium"
Alcohol based antiseptic gel. It goes on sale packaged in bottles with a dispenser. Conveniently, the product can be purchased both in small containers and in one and a half liter tanks. The gel is used not only for personal hygiene, but also for disinfection of hands before surgery. The method of application is simple: apply the gel in the palm of your hand and rub it thoroughly. Active protection will begin in 30 seconds.
Of course, soap is a very good helper in cleansing, but an antiseptic hand gel is considered the best disinfectant. Reviews of this product indicate that today it is the most reliable skin protection against viral diseases and pathogenic microorganisms.