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Alcohol is a solvent that strips away essential, natural oils that are important for keeping the hands moisturised. Alcohol also dries out the skin when it evaporates causing chapping of the skin, creating cracks and crevices where germs may become trapped or hidden. Even if an alcohol-based hand sanitiser has emollients, repeated use will still leave the skin dry, irritated, and more susceptible to invasion by germs.
Alcohol-free hand sanitizers are available which will be just as effective (if not more so) at killing germs whilst not drying out the skin.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 9y agoTry the sanitizing lotions that you can buy at your local pharmacy. They have different scents you may like and don't leave your skin dried out like regular hand sanitizer.
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What element is in hand sanitizer?
Hand sanitizer is manufactures with an element called alcohol.
Can hand sanitizer dry your hands out?
yes because of the alcohol used in the hand sanitizer
Is there ammonia in hand sanitizer?
No alcohol ammonia is way to dangerous and flammable to be in hand sanitizer
Should you put hand sanitizer on your face?
No, hand sanitizer contains alcohol which is not good for the skin.
Could you clean a leather bag with hand sanitizer?
I wouldn't recommend it as most hand sanitizer has alcohol in it and alcohol will take the color out of your bag.
Why does your hand feel cool when you put hand sanitizer on the back of it. What is happening to the alcohol in the hand sanitizer?
The alcohol is evaporating, sucking some warmth from your hand as it does, making it feel cool.
Can human poop germs be killed on tile floor with hand sanitizer?
Yes, as the alcohol in hand sanitizer kills germs.
How long does non-alcohol sanitizer last?
Hand sanitizer has a shelf life of 3 years.
Why are some teenagers trying to get a high off of hand sanitizer?
The short answer is to get a high. Since teens are not able to buy alcoholic beverages in the US and hand sanitizer contains alcohol, some teens in Los Angeles tried their hand at using salt and directions found online to separate the alcohol and the sanitizer in hand sanitizer to get a high. It backfired when they landed in the hospital with alcohol poisoning.
What are the names of some alcohol free hand sanitizer?
This are some great products like Soapopular Alcohol-Free Foaming Hand Sanitizer, Germ-X Original Hand Sanitizer, that will change your mind about using hand Sanitizer, it comes in a large 40 fl. oz. size and you can get at your local Wal-Mart store. Best for dry hands and all is alcohol free!
What is an alcogel?
An alcogel is a hand sanitizer in the form of an alcohol gel.
Does mixing hand sanitizer with salt separate the alcohol?
yes
