Hand sanitizer

Use and application

Hand hygiene is a means of limiting the spread of infection. Using hand sanitizer is one way to disinfect hands – washing hands is another and equally effective method.

The advantage of hand washing is that it minimizes exposure to chemicals; the advantage of hand sanitizer is its ease of placement and accessibility. 

As a pregnant and/or breastfeeding woman, it is recommended to use hand sanitizer when possible.

Alcohol dries out the skin, and a cracked skin is not only uncomfortable but also more difficult to clean and more prone to infection. It is therefore recommended to use hand sanitizer with glycerol. Using a good, rich hand cream will minimize the risk of dry or cracked skin.