Every day, a huge number of microbes accumulate on our hands, and due to the progressing viruses to this day, there is a huge risk of infection if we do not maintain hand hygiene in a timely manner.
In addition to standard washing with soap, there are a number of special products that are many times more effective in eliminating bacteria. One of these is a sanitizer - this is the same antiseptic or antibacterial agent, often created on the basis of alcohol.
Attention is given to an overview of the most popular sanitizers among the population, which, according to buyers, have the best and most effective composition.
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General product information - selection criteria
A sanitizer is a type of disinfectant used in healthcare to prevent the transmission of pathogens and to maintain basic hand hygiene practices where soap and water are not available.
According to experts, it is possible to achieve the maximum purity of the skin of the hands only in combination: water and soap or hand care products (they can be combined) with an intensity every 2-3 hours.
Types of products - compositional features
All antibacterial agents are divided according to their consistency. There are disinfecting gels, creams, lotions, sprays, etc., while the alcohol content in each of them should not be less than 60%. Undoubtedly, there are products based on organic acids, but they are significantly lower in efficiency than alcoholic ones.
Alcohol has such a feature - skin drying. In order to eliminate this problem or minimize the negative effect of the substance, domestic and foreign manufacturers resort to the use of additional components such as aloe vera extract, cosmetic oils, vitamin E.
For a more pleasant smell, the product may contain various fragrances, however, they may cause an allergic reaction in some users.
Experimental data! An alcohol-based germicidal drug is 100 times more effective at fighting viruses than any form of hand washing. Isopropyl alcohol has been proven to instantly kill 99.9% or more of all non-spore-forming bacteria in less than 30 seconds, both in vitro and on human skin. When using alcohol preparations for rubbing, on average, the number of microorganisms decreases by 4-5 orders of magnitude (quantity: from 1 million to 100-10).
DIY sanitizer - recipes for making
It is not always possible to choose the right disinfectant recipe for your skin type. The World Health Organization recommends several recipes for self-preparing sanitizers in the right proportions.
Table - "Recipes for hand products based on alcohol against homemade microbes"
| Name: | Ingredients: | Purpose: |
|---|---|---|
| Recipe number 1 | ethyl alcohol - 833 ml, | for all skin types |
| hydrogen peroxide - 42ml, | ||
| glycerin - 15ml, | ||
| distilled water | ||
| Recipe number 2 | alcohol or alcoholic infusion - 50 ml, | for all skin types; contraindicated in people with individual intolerance |
| scarlet faith - 1 tablespoon, | ||
| essential oil - 7 drops | ||
| Recipe number 3 | distilled or boiled water - 100 ml, | for all skin types; contraindicated in people with individual intolerance |
| liquid coconut oil - 5 ml, | ||
| alcohol / alcoholic infusion - 20 ml, | ||
| essential oil - 10 drops | ||
| Recipe number 4 | water - 50 ml, | for all skin types |
| alcohol / alcohol tincture of chamomile or calendula - 50 ml, | ||
| glycerin - 30 ml, | ||
| essential oil - 5 drops |
Note! Not any alcohol-containing composition is suitable for preparing an antiseptic (vodka is one of them). The percentage of the main component must be at least 70%.
Glycerin is an essential substance that softens the skin.
Hard coconut oil needs to be warmed up a bit before combining all the ingredients.
When applying the antiseptic to your hands, the liquid should completely cover them. Thick preparations are simply rubbed in, liquid preparations can be poured into a bottle with a sprayer (homemade sprays are obtained).
Tips for choosing - what to look for when buying a disinfector
When choosing a sanitizer, you should pay attention to indicators such as constituent components, age limit, nominal volume of a bottle, type of product, whose production, how much does it cost?
Which is the best disinfectant is understandable, the one in which the alcohol content is high, but which spray or gel is more profitable to take is another question.
The cleansing gel can be of any size, which is very convenient. For example, the pocket version is good to take with you on a picnic or a business trip. A bottle with a rating of over 200 ml is suitable for use at home or in the country. The only drawback is that the hygienic gel, with regular use, can leave a greasy layer, therefore, it is advisable to wash your hands with soap and water at regular intervals.
For those who look after not only cleanliness, but also the beauty of their hands, creams, lotions, foams are provided. The main disadvantage of these funds is the possible occurrence of side effects in people with individual intolerance.
The easiest product to use is a spray. It is simply sprayed onto the skin and does not require further rinsing with water. Although, despite its peculiarities, there are a couple of disadvantages: fast consumption, the cost is higher than that of gel products.
Read the instructions for the product.It provides all the necessary information in detail before using the drug.
Where to buy a sanitizer - main points of sale
The first place people go for a disinfectant is taken by pharmacies. The second - shops of household chemicals, perfumery, hypermarkets. The third is small kiosks, a market.
It is important to understand that the most expensive will be the drug purchased at the pharmacy and further in descending order (the listed places after the pharmacy).
There is another way - to order through the online store, but you have to spend some time waiting for the package. If you have it, then there are no obstacles to buying. You can also study customer reviews for a particular product, so as not to make mistakes when choosing. Happy shopping to everyone!
List of the best drugs with antibacterial effect of the budget segment
This category includes funds up to 100 rubles from domestic and foreign brands. It is important to understand that such products will be of small volume, applicable for everyday wear wherever you are. The list of bestsellers is shown in the table.
Table - "Budget Series Pocket Hand Sanitizer"
| Name: | Nominal volume (ml): | A type: | Average price (rubles): |
|---|---|---|---|
| The kingdom of aloe fragrances | 30 | gel | 100 |
| OvisOlio Sheep oil with Vishnevsky birch bark formula | 70 | gel-balm | 46 |
| Sanitelle | 50 | gel | 107 |
| Vitex "Ideal handles" | 50 | gel | 99 |
The kingdom of aloe fragrances
The novelty in the form of a gel-like liquid with aloe extract and essential oils of lavender, tea tree, lemon, vitamin E, reliably protects hands from the negative effects of the environment, moisturizes and promotes their healing, has antibacterial properties.
The product has an unobtrusive smell, it is contraindicated for people with hypersensitivity to one of the components. The bottle has a dispenser that contributes to the convenient and economical consumption of the contents (one drop is enough).
Main components: treated water, polymer gelling agent, isopropyl alcohol, glycerin, PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil, D-panthenol.
The average cost is 100 rubles.
Pros:
- Effective protection;
- Nice smell;
- Bottle design;
- With natural ingredients;
- Convenient application;
- Free sale;
- Doesn't dry out the skin;
- Enough for a long time.
Minuses:
- The gel is contraindicated for people with individual intolerance to one of the components in the composition.
OvisOlio Sheep oil with Vishnevsky birch bark formula
Novelty with active ingredients: birch bark tar, xeroform, castor oil; vitamins "A" and "E" - birch bark formula of Vishnevsky's ointment. It has an antiseptic, antimicrobial effect; softens dry skin, restores its firmness and elasticity; helps with mild frostbite, inflammatory processes; protects against harmful environmental factors; relieves irritation, weakens an allergic reaction.
The product is suitable for daily use, as well as for professional dermatology / cosmetology.
Each of the components performs its own function:
- Tar - soothes inflammation, smoothes skin redness, restores blood circulation in tissues, and has antifungal properties.
- Xeroform - has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effects.
- Castor oil - a base in medicinal ointments, creams and liniment, softens the skin, has a good penetrating, conductive and enveloping properties.
Inexpensive, and at the same time a useful purchase for any type of skin.
The average cost is 46 rubles.
Pros:
- Wide application;
- Rich composition;
- Budgetary;
- It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Minuses:
- Not identified.
Sanitelle
This product is intended for children and adults. It is fragrance-free with an active component - vitamin "E", has an antibacterial effect, destroys microbes up to 99.99%. Suitable for all skin types, moisturizes and softens.
Ingredients: 66.2% ethyl alcohol, glycerin, deionized water, propylene glycol, vitamin E and functional additives.
Note! For children under 6 years of age, adults should apply the gel. It is enough to put a small amount on your hands and rub thoroughly, then wait a little until it dries.
At a price of 107 rubles.
Pros:
- 100% protection against germs;
- Convenient to take with you;
- The smell disappears quickly;
- Economical consumption;
- Well absorbed;
- Inexpensive.
Minuses:
- Flammable instantly, precautions must be taken.
Vitex "Ideal handles"
Medium viscous liquid, 100% destroys bacteria and viruses, keeps hands clean for a long period, dries quickly, suitable for all skin types. Glycerin is used as an active ingredient. Aloe extract moisturizes the skin.
The average cost is 99 rubles.
Pros:
- No stickiness;
- Quality;
- Budgetary;
- Simple application;
- The smell of alcohol evaporates quickly.
Minuses:
- Not identified.
TOP sanitizers for hands of the middle price segment
This category includes funds up to 300 rubles. The list of sales leaders was made up of well-known and little-known companies.
Table - "Disinfectors for hands of the middle price category"
| Name: | Nominal volume (ml): | A type: | Average price (rubles): |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multicide Professional | 100 | spray | 290 |
| Alcina | 50 | gel | 290 |
| Sanitelle kids | 60 | gel | 195 |
| Klinsa Antiseptic with aloe extract and vitamin E | 250 | gel | 140 |
| Bielita PRO Manicure | 250 | lotion | 289 |
| Solomeya "Universal Sanitizer" | 125 | spray | 310 |
Multicide Professional
The latest development for adults (bottle with dispenser), based on Multicide, is intended for the treatment of skin, household items and tools, as well as work surfaces.
The antiseptic removes bacteria, fungi and viruses from surfaces, protects the skin from the effects of microorganisms for a long time. It does not contain toxic substances, so there are no restrictions on its use.
Scope of application: medicine, household use.
Feature: there are no restrictions on the frequency of operation.
The average cost is 290 rubles.
Pros:
- Does not require rinsing;
- Reacts instantly with the skin;
- For all skin types;
- Safe;
- Wide scope of application;
- Value for money;
- Effective;
- It dissolves well in water.
Minuses:
- Not identified.
Alcina
A good product for travel and everyday wear, with a mild freshness + ethyl alcohol smell that evaporates quickly, it is a colorless, viscous liquid that forms a slight foam upon application. It quickly settles and is absorbed into the skin, has an antimicrobial effect. The composition includes refreshing and caring ingredients.
The average cost is 290 rubles.
Pros:
- Convenient to carry with you everywhere;
- For all skin types;
- Does not require rinsing;
- Does not dry out or tighten the skin.
Minuses:
- High consumption.
Sanitelle kids
A product for children with a moisturizing effect for all skin types, has an antibacterial effect. The composition includes: ethyl alcohol (58.4%), deionized water, glycerin, propylene glycol, Aloe Vera extract, vitamin "E", functional additives. The product comes in a transparent bottle. The gel itself has a bright blue color and a delicious smell. The cap is tightly closed to prevent accidental leakage of the contents of the bottle.
The average cost is 195 rubles.
Pros:
- Nice smell;
- Value for money;
- Rich composition;
- Compact size;
- The product is easy to use;
- For the whole family.
Minuses:
- Too thick, inconvenient to reach when half bottle of liquid is reached.
Klinsa
This product has a high alcohol content - up to 70%. It is free of parabens and silicones and has a characteristic fragrance. Vitamin E is used as an active ingredient, aloe extract softens the skin and prevents it from drying out.
Description of appearance: bottle of ergonomic shape (cone-shaped) with a dispenser, the contents are greenish.
The average cost is 140 rubles.
Pros:
- Convenient dispenser;
- Economical consumption;
- Nice smell;
- Nominal volume;
- Inexpensive.
Minuses:
- Dries the skin a little.
Bielita PRO Manicure
Lotion with a tonic effect is sprayed on the surface of the hands, it is considered antimicrobial with bioiodine, marine complex and lavender oil. The vial contains 14 active ingredients.
Features of exploitation: does not leave a film on the surface of the skin, is instantly absorbed, perfectly moisturizes, disinfects.
The average cost is 289 rubles.
Pros:
- Household and professional use (used in nail salons);
- Very pleasant and soft lavender scent;
- Stable operation of the atomizer, very sensitive: a slight push activates the mechanism;
- Value for money;
- Rich composition.
Minuses:
- Individual intolerance to the components is possible.
Solomeya "Universal Sanitizer"
An antibacterial preparation with mint and sage extract that has a fast action that helps to eliminate bacteria with 99.9% accuracy in just 30 seconds.
The liquid is widely used in manicure and pedicure salons for cleaning work surfaces, tools, LED and UV lamps, as well as for household purposes - everyday protection of the skin of the hands.
The average cost is 310 rubles.
Pros:
- Affordable price;
- Universal;
- Simple operation;
- Large volume.
Minuses:
- Not identified.
The best hand sanitizers in the expensive segment
This category includes funds with an antibacterial effect, costing from 300 rubles. This is due to the nominal volume of the product, its purpose, composition. The most popular drugs today are listed in the table.
Table - "Premium class sanitizers"
| Name: | Nominal volume (ml): | A type: | Average price (rubles): |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domix Green Professional Totaldez gel | 260 | gel | 650 |
| Starlet Professional | 250 | liquid | 1000 |
| NANNIC CRACKLING HAND CLEANSER "Melon" | 200 | spray | 1300 |
| Lion Ai-Kekute "Scent of mint" | - | foam | 430 |
| Bio Secure | 200 | gel | 480 |
| BiopinPharma | 250 | gel | 590 |
Domix Green Professional Totaldez gel
From the professional series, a product that creates the effect of antibacterial gloves (envelops with an invisible layer). Suitable for hands and feet. Protects the user from infections during the manicure / pedicure procedure, suitable for daily use at home or at work. It does not allow microorganisms to multiply, accelerates the healing process of damaged tissues, does not cause dryness, irritation, or allergies. Polyhexamethylene guanidine hydrochloride is used as an active ingredient.
Cannot be combined with APAV.
The average cost is 650 rubles.
Pros:
- Universal;
- Wide application;
- Nominal volume;
- Safe;
- Value for money.
Minuses:
- Not identified.
Starlet Professional
This drug is used not only in everyday life, but also in medicine, manicure and pedicure, as well as hairdressing salons. It will protect a person from various microbes. The contents of the bottle have a transparent color and a characteristic smell of alcohol.
The average cost is 1000 rubles.
Pros:
- Ergonomic dispenser;
- Effective;
- Broad purpose.
Minuses:
- Dear.
NANNIC CRACKLING HAND CLEANSER "Melon"
Pocket sanitizer for hikers, hunters, fishermen, motorists and picnickers. The bottle is enough for 20-30 hand treatment procedures.
Shake the bottle well before use, apply the foam to dry skin, gently spread it over all surfaces, and then wipe your hands with a dry towel or napkin.
The average cost is 1300 rubles.
Pros:
- Economical consumption;
- Instant cleansing;
- A feeling of freshness and cleanliness is created;
- Fragrant;
- Taking care of the skin;
- Strengthens the nail plate.
Minuses:
- Individual intolerance is possible;
- Dear.
Lion ai-kekute
The foam is intended for domestic use in the bathroom / kitchen. It is based on herbal ingredients and has a mint aroma. When interacting with water, it creates a voluminous foam that takes care of the hands: cleanses them, gives aroma, gives a feeling of freshness and smoothness.
Ingredients: Natural ingredients, lemon oil and IPMP antibacterial component, effective against E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, bacteria such as O-157 and other harmful microbes.
Feature: protects against influenza virus.
The average cost is 430 rubles.
Pros:
- Kills all odors;
- Pleasant fragrance;
- Convenient application;
- For adults and children;
- Inexpensive;
- Beautiful bottle design;
- Antibacterial agent.
Minuses:
- Not identified.
Bio Secure
French development with a light orange scent and moisturizing aloe vera juice, does not contain aluminum, parabens, phenoxyethanol, easily lathers and quickly cleanses the skin of the hands. After processing, it becomes smooth, moisturized and smells good.
The average cost is 480 rubles.
Pros:
- Soft consistency;
- Gentle care;
- Effective;
- Democratic price;
- Saturated composition.
Minuses:
- There are contraindications.
BiopinPharma
The product based on N-Propanol with an antibacterial effect consists of purified water, glycerin, perfume composition, acrylate / s 10-30 alkyl acrylate of a crosspolymer, aminomethylpropanol.
The bottle is cylindrical, the contents are colorless gel. The closing mechanism is a hinged cover.
The average cost is 590 rubles.
Pros:
- Doesn't dry out the skin;
- Convenient bottle design;
- Value for money;
- For any skin;
- Do not rinse off with water.
Minuses:
- Not identified.
Output
A sanitizer is not necessarily an alcohol-based product. It can be in the form of a liquid (this includes sprays) or of a thick origin (gels, creams, lotions). Since the composition may be different, it is necessary to choose a disinfector with respect to individual preferences.
Research has shown that using a 0.3 mm alcohol-based hand sanitizer is no more effective than regular hand washing with soap and water. But if you increase the volume to 0.5 mm, then its effectiveness will increase significantly.
In order not to make mistakes when choosing, read carefully the instructions for the product. Successful shopping!
