Hands are the part that comes into contact with the most bacteria that cannot be seen with the naked eye. However, with today’s life you have to often go out, go to public places,…
That’s why hand sanitizers were born to help you protect your health in the best way. But how to find the right hand sanitizer for yourself and your family?
So let me share with you some of my experiences in choosing hand sanitizer and I also suggest some popular hand sanitizers. Watch now to know more!
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Green Cross hand sanitizer
Therefore, Green Cross dry hand sanitizer was born as a lifesaver to help you keep your hands clean and avoid infectious diseases.
Products with capacities of 100ml, 250ml, 500ml… suitable for travel, convenient for cleaning your hands immediately after contact with public surfaces without rinsing with water, very quickly and convenience.
Green Cross antibacterial hand sanitizer is effective in reducing 99.9% of bacteria.
However, because the product has an alcohol concentration of 70 – 90%, it is a bit dry on the hands and has a slight alcohol smell. Therefore, when using this hand sanitizer regularly, you should use it with hand lotion!
| Structure | Water form |
| Alcohol concentration | 70 – 90% |
| Capacity | 250ml |
| Moisturizing ingredients | Vitamin E |
Lifebuoy ultra-fast cleaning hand sanitizer gel for superior protection 10 (235ml cap bottle)
Lifebuoy is a brand that is not too strange to everyone. The 235ml bottle of hand sanitizer has a fairly compact design, easy to hold in the palm of your hand.
With this gel bottle, you can use it at home or take it with you when you go to work, travel or picnic with friends.
In particular, you can use it for your baby without fear of causing any harm. Because its ingredients are benign and do not contain Paraben and Formaldehyde, it does not cause skin irritation.
Using antibacterial gel for a long time will make your hands not dry but on the contrary very soft. Since using it until now, the children at home also have fewer minor illnesses, probably thanks to its high antibacterial ability.
Another plus point is that Lifebuoy hand sanitizer has a light scent. It feels quite comfortable on the hands. It doesn’t have a strong alcohol smell like other hand sanitizers.
Perhaps the small minus point is that the gel has a slightly higher price compared to domestic products. However, I rate it quite commensurate with the quality.
| Structure | Gel form |
| Capacity | 235ml |
| Uses | Disinfects, protects hands and moisturizes,… |
| Fragrant | Natural fragrance |
| Subjects of use | Adults and children |
Dr Clean hand sanitizer
The product line provides high sterilization efficiency against many types of stubborn bacteria. Therefore, you should use hand sanitizer every day to clean bacteria and avoid diseases transmitted by hands.
Dr.Clean also has emulsion ingredients that help your skin feel soft after use. You can use it all day and your hands will still be soft.
One thing I quite like about the product is that it has a very fragrant scent. There are many different flavors such as: Strawberry – Apple – Lemon – Peach – Grape – Melon. What impresses me the most is the smell of melon, you can try it and see how it goes!
However, the disadvantage of the product is that it needs to be rinsed with water, so it is not suitable for taking it outside.
In addition, the product contains a lot of Paraben so it can easily cause irritation to sensitive skin. For those of you with sensitive skin, you should consider using this product!
| Structure | Gel form |
| Alcohol concentration | – |
| Capacity | 500ml |
| Moisturizing ingredients | Vitamin C |
Anios Gel Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer 500ml
Aniosgel dry hand sanitizer has a capacity of 500ml so the size is quite large. Simple exterior design with light blue color.
The product is widely used in crowded places such as hospitals, restaurants, etc. With many uses such as:
Disinfects quickly, effectively, safely, does not damage hand skin.
Contains emollients and moisturizers that will help make hand skin smoother and softer.
Removes dirt and infectious bacteria on hands.
Prevent infectious diseases transmitted through hands.
When you first apply the solution to your hands, there will initially be a cool feeling along with a slightly pungent scent. That is the characteristic smell of antibacterial liquids. However, the pungent smell will disappear quickly after just a few minutes.
The product does not need to be rinsed with water, which is convenient. After use, it feels like a layer of bacteria has been removed from your hands.
| Structure | Gel form |
| Alcohol concentration | 75% |
| Capacity | 500ml |
| Moisturizing ingredients | Skin softener and moisturizer |
Dove hand sanitizer is naturally soft and smooth
What makes me most satisfied with Dove hand sanitizer is the gentle, luxurious scent that is different from other hand sanitizers. The product brings relaxation during hand cleaning.
In addition, the product contains ¼ of lotion content, suitable for daily hand hygiene without making hand skin rough.
However, the deodorizing ability is poor and is not suitable for use in the kitchen because the smell of grease will remain on the hands. Therefore, for those of you who often have to cook in the kitchen, you should consider buying this product.
I found the product to be quite expensive. Need to rinse with water, inconvenient to carry outside.
| Structure | Gel form |
| Alcohol concentration | 60 – 70% |
| Capacity | 250ml |
| Moisturizing ingredients | Contains 1/4 of lotion content |
Why should you use hand sanitizer?
According to survey results of the World Health Organization WTO, each year about 1.7 million children will die from seemingly non-dangerous diseases such as pneumonia and diarrhea. The cause of pathogens is determined to be due to the attack of bacteria living on the hands.
But the worrying thing is that washing hands with water only cleans surface stains. Many types of bacteria continue to multiply and grow after people wash their hands in the usual way. That’s why hand sanitizer has been produced to thoroughly disinfect all users.
1. Hand sanitizer eliminates bacteria
As we know, inside hand sanitizers are active ingredients with extremely good antiseptic and antibacterial properties. If washing hands with water only removes about 10% of bacteria, then hand sanitizer can help people kill up to 99% of harmful bacteria.
2. Hand sanitizer reduces the risk of disease transmission
Thanks to its powerful antibacterial effect, hand sanitizer protects users against attacks from bacteria and viruses. The risk of disease transmission when using hand sanitizer is minimized.
For young children who are often mischievous, using hand sanitizer will help them avoid dangerous diseases such as Hand – Foot – Mouth, digestive infections, and even helminths.
For adults, washing hands before preparing food makes the cooking process more hygienic. The product also prevents the transmission of bacteria from mothers and fathers when holding and caressing babies with their hands.
3. Hand sanitizer brings relaxation
One of the things that makes me feel extremely excited about using hand sanitizer is the gentle fragrance of the product line. The hand sanitizers I have used are often added with Lavender scent, mint scent, strawberry scent, or orange scent depending on the brand.
After using hand sanitizer, I often put my hand to my nose to feel the pleasant scent to soothe my mind. Immediately after that, I felt very comfortable and like I was standing in the middle of a Lavender field filled with flowers.
Criteria for choosing to buy hand sanitizer
With the desire to help people find quality products, I would like to list some criteria for choosing to buy hand sanitizer that you need to know:
- Buy branded hand sanitizer
The advice I give you is to buy hand sanitizer from big brands like Lifeboy, Green Cross, Dr Clean, Good Look, or Dove… These are all names trusted by me and millions of customers.
- Choose to buy hand sanitizer with high antibacterial ability
Besides the main ingredients used to produce hand sanitizer such as Ethanol, Deionized Water, and Sodium Lactate, each product will be mixed with certain active ingredients. Therefore, there is also a difference in antibacterial effectiveness between one product and another.
If you want to get the highest sterilization effect, choose to buy a hand sanitizer with a bactericidal index of about 99%.
- Choose a hand sanitizer with benign ingredients
Besides outstanding antibacterial ability, the safety of the product line is also one of the criteria that needs to be given top attention. To know whether hand sanitizer is harmful to your health or not, you need to carefully study the product ingredients printed on the box.
How to use hand sanitizer effectively and safely
To use hand sanitizer effectively and safely, everyone needs to follow the 6-step handwashing process as recommended by the Ministry of Health. Below are 6 standard hand-washing steps that I often apply at home:
Step 1: Wet your hands, if using regular hand sanitizer, or put dry hand sanitizer directly into the palm of your hand.
Step 2: Use your right palm to rub the back of your left hand. Use your left hand to rub the back of your right hand.
Step 3: Rub your palms and slowly rub each finger deep inside the fingers.
Step 4: Rub the back of the five fingers of your left hand on your right palm. Rub the back of the five fingers of your right hand on the palm of your left hand.
Step 5: Rub the thumb of the left hand against the palm of the right hand. Rub the thumb of your right hand against the palm of your left hand.
Step 6: Pinch the fingertips of your left hand and rub it on your right palm. Pinch your right fingertips together and rub your left palm. Finally, wash from the wrists down under running water.
Which type of hand sanitizer should I choose?
I learned about Green Cross hand sanitizer by chance. Up to now, I have been using it for 2 years because of its versatility, the smell is not too unpleasant for me, it is also clean, and I can take it with me everywhere because of its compact design.
If you need a reputable brand and are not allergic to odors, you can choose Lifebuoy. In addition, if you only need to use it at home, I think Dr Clean is a good choice for you, the smell is very fragrant.
In general, depending on your needs and preferences, you can choose the right product for yourself. Ensure the health of yourself and your family.