hand sanitizers

"In a review of the research, Barbara Almanza, an associate professor at Purdue University who teaches safe sanitation practices to workers, came to an interesting conclusion. She notes that the research shows that hand sanitizers do not significantly reduce the number of bacteria on the hand and in some cases may potentially increase the amount of bacteria on the hand. The manufacturers of the products test the products on inanimate surfaces hence they are able to derive the claims of 99.9 percent of bacteria killed. If the products were fully tested on hands, there would no doubt be different results. Since there is inherent complexity in the human hand, testing hands would definitely be more difficult. Using surfaces with controlled variables is an easier way to obtain some type of consistency in the results. But as we are all aware, everyday life is not as consistent. Almanza recommends that to properly sanitize the hands, soap and water should be used. A hand sanitizer can not and should not take the place of proper cleansing procedures with soap and water."
source: Hand Sanitizers vs Soap and Water

1. Kirei Kirei Anti-Bacterial Hand Sanitizer



2. The Body Shop Strawberry Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer



Out of all the available options retailing in the market, only these two choices caught my attention. I do not have a habit of using hand sanitizers and do not own any, I prefer to wash my hands.