Things Experts Never Tell You About Alcohol-based Sanitizer

Do we need to consult with an expert before using a hand sanitizer? Maybe it is not a matter of concern for you now, but it was a concern during the pandemic.

Why?

Because we were worried about our health, does that mean worry is the only thing that pushes us to rethink our health? We should think more in-depth about our health. We know sanitizer is related to our health, so we need to rethink sanitizer before using it.

There are different types of hand sanitizers on the market, and most of us don’t know the difference between them. Yes, they are different from each other. There are noticeable differences from packaging and pricing to the composition of hand sanitizer.

Who’s The Expert!

No, no, you don’t have to be an expert in sanitizer to choose the best one for you. Knowing the difference between alcohol free sanitizer spray and alcohol-based hand sanitizer is the only thing you need to know.

What should be the source of learning? Experts? Who is an expert in it? During pandemics (and even now sometimes), we looked up to authorities like CDC (Centre for Disease Control & Prevention), WHO (World Health Organization) & FDA (Food & Drug Administration), right?

All of them recommended using sanitizers that contain at least 60% of alcohol content. However, there are some other experts who also warned people about using that much alcohol on their hands.

Listen To Both Sides!

There are always two sides to a story; the same is true here. Some experts other than those mentioned above suggest to beware of too much alcohol. One of the important branches of science, Dermatology, added a new side to this story.

According to AAD (American Academy of Dermatology Association), too much alcohol is not good in the form of hand sanitizer. Following are the two reasons:

• Alcohol dries out the skin.
• Dry skin is more prone to infections.

No More Confusion!

Don’t be confused about the conflict of thoughts or recommendations between these authorities. None of these authorities are wrong. It is all about priorities. Sources like WHO & CDC recommended much alcohol due to the priority of killing the virus during the hard times of the pandemic. ADA is prioritizing skin health as the risk of infections is not that high.

But,

What should you do? You need a single stone to kill two birds. What’s that? It is HOCl (Hypochlorous Acid) based sanitizer. It protects from viruses and healthy skin too. Choose Sterloc, which is an alcohol free hand sanitizer. It kills 99.9999% of germs and keeps your skin healthy and smooth.

-Pankaj Rai