In a post-COVID world, hand sanitisers remain a coveted resource. As lockdown restrictions ease in some parts of the world and offices and public spaces begin to open, it’s recommended to use hand sanitiser (in addition to handwashing and wearing face masks) to stop the spread of COVID-19. With individuals, stores, and organisations alike stocking up to stay safe, it’s getting increasingly more difficult to find hand sanitisers. Fortunately, there are several brands producing their own hand sanitsers, with these being definitively chicer than the varieties bought from the usual suspects (think supermarkets and pharmacies).
But let’s talk science for a sec. To ensure proper protection, it’s essential that your sanitiser of choice contains at least 60% alcohol – as per the Australian Government Department of Health recommendations – to adequately kill viruses and other pathogens. The drawback to this is most conventional hand sanitisers with this percentage of alcohol will likely have a drying effect on your skin. However, with many luxury beauty and grooming brands producing their own hand sanitisers, it’s easy to pick an option with hydrating skincare ingredients. Pair them with your favourite hand cream to avoid dry, dehydrated skin.
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Without further ado, here are our 5 top hand sanitisers.
1. Grown Alchemist Hydra Hand Sanitiser
A non-drying formula, Grown Alchemist Hydra Hand Sanitiser uses 70% sugarcane alcohol to kill bacteria. Meanwhile, a tri-hyaluronan complex adds hydration and aids in moisture retention for soft, smooth hands.
2. Sensori+ Hydra + Detox Hand Sanitiser
With 75% sugarcane distilled alcohol, Sensori+ Hydra + Detox Hand Sanitiser effectively kills pathogens on the skin’s surface, while vegetable glycerin and aloe vera work to keep hands hydrated and happy. Like all products from the luxury scent brand, the Hydra + Detox smells amazing; choose from five unique scents.
3. La Clinica All-purpose Fast Acting Hand Sanitiser Spray
If there’s anything we’ve learnt from applying sunscreen, it’s that sometimes a spray is best. If you’re not a fan of gel formulations, La Clinica All-purpose Fast Acting Hand Sanitiser Spray provides a welcome alternative. Formulated with 70% alcohol, this iteration can also be used to sanitise surfaces (like shopping trolleys and door handles). Also featuring lemon oil, aloe vera, vitamin E, and glycerin, La Clinica’s iteration works to keep hands soft and smelling amazing.
4. Jurlique Moisturising Hand Sanitiser
Well known for their use of powerful botanical ingredients, Jurlique has formulated a moisturising sanitiser with 60% alcohol as well as a beautiful scent from natural antibacterial ingredients lavender, lemon balm, and marjoram. The large bottle size is ideal for use at home, in stores, or in the office.
5. Dr. Bronner’s Lavander Organic Hand Sanitiser
Another one for the spray lovers, Dr. Bronner’s Lavander Organic Hand Sanitiser clocks in at 62% alcohol and can also be used as a room freshener, deodorant, or surface spray. The lavender scent is a bonus.
Words by John Deckard
Feature image courtesy of Carina Jahn
