The modern realities of our lives require particularly thorough hand hygiene. But since hand washing is often not possible, a sanitizer - a special antiseptic - comes to the rescue of health-conscious people.

In this article, we will give you recommendations on choosing the appropriate antibacterial agent and explain which hand sanitizer gel is worth buying.

How to choose a hand sanitizer correctly
The list of recommendations below will help you make the right choice of hand disinfectant.

Buying a product in the form of an aerosol, which is easy to apply and quickly absorbed, is not the best option. For the use of a hand sanitizer in the form of a spray to be effective, at least 3 mg of this liquid is required. To do this, you will have to press the button at least 15 times. Liquid aerosols often cause dry skin.
Pay attention to the type and spectrum of action of the product. Antibacterial hand gel can produce a cleansing effect and destroy bacteria, but it is not suitable for fighting viruses. According to experts, a disinfectant should be an antiseptic. It has a complex effect - both antibacterial and antiviral.
Consider the volume of the bottle. Do not be tempted by cheapness, if the packaging is small - the drug is used up quickly, and you will have to buy it often. Hoping to save money, you will spend extra money.
Carefully study the label. The more informative it is, the more likely you are to buy a quality antiseptic. The expiration date and manufacturer of the antiseptic indicated on the packaging are important. One of the key selection criteria is the composition of the drug.

Hand sanitizer: composition of a quality product
There are different types of products for antiseptic hand treatment on the market. They differ in composition.

In order for an antiseptic to be able to really destroy viruses, it must contain at least 60% alcohol. Alcohol-containing products can be used not only for hands, but also for disinfecting various surfaces.

Antiviral effect is also produced by water antiseptics with surfactants based on chlorhexidine. Such sanitizers do not provoke dryness of the skin, but are capable of destroying the fatty membrane of cells in which representatives of pathogenic microflora live together with viruses.

The formulation of many disinfectants presented on the modern market includes additives in the form of synthetic moisturizing components and fragrances. These components, especially if there are many of them in the composition of the drug, reduce its effectiveness. They are unsafe for allergy sufferers and can cause dry skin