It is normal and inevitable that these days hands are drier than ever. Having clean hands reduces the possibility of transmitting germs and bacteria. The problem is that by dint of washing hands with soap and water, the skin gradually begins to dry out, losing hydration, reddening and becoming thinner and thinner.

So we decided to give you some advice on how to choose the best skin-friendly hand soap , able to ensure cleansing and nourishment at the same time.

When it comes to soaps, attention should be paid above all to the type of ingredients included in the formulation (INCI). To avoid redness, dryness and irritation of the skin it is very important to choose natural soaps.
So solid or liquid soap is essential that it contains emollient and moisturizing ingredients such as aloe vera and extra virgin olive oil. Only in this way can you ensure an important and fundamental soothing effect, especially if the washings are frequent.

ARE SANITIZING GEL, SOAPS AND ANTIBACTERIAL WIPES AND DISINFECTANTS REALLY THAT ESSENTIAL TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE CORONAVIRUS?

It depends on the situation and which products we use. In fact, not all of them are effective and most of the time it is really sufficient to wash your hands often, in the correct way, with soap and water. Let's see why.

It's important to note that alcohol-based hand sanitizers help to quickly reduce the number of germs on your hands, but not eliminate them all. Furthermore, they are not suitable for cleaning dirty hands or for removing harmful substances from hands. In these cases, wash your hands with soap and water.

Many sanitized gels or medical-surgical aids contain antimicrobial substances, and we must be very careful with these because unconditional use could favor the development of resistance in bacteria towards these products. So soap remains unquestionably the first choice to avoid contagion .

How to wash your hands with soap and water?

WASH YOUR HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER: PRACTICAL GUIDE

Duration of the entire procedure - 40-60 seconds

1. Wet your hands with water
2. Apply enough soap to cover all surfaces of your hands
3. Rub your hands palm to palm
4. Right palm over left dorsum interlacing fingers and vice versa
5. Palm to palm with fingers interlaced
6. Back of fingers against opposite palm with fingers interlocked
7. Rotational rubbing of left thumb clasped in right palm and vice versa
8. Rotational friction, forwards and backwards with the fingers of the right hand clasped together in the left palm and vice versa
9. Rinse your hands with water
10. Dry thoroughly with a disposable towel
11. Use the washcloth to turn off the faucet
12. Once dry, your hands are safe.

We recommend the Prima Spremitura Liquid Soap Dispenser 500ml

WITH ORGANIC "TOSCANO IGP" EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL BY IDEA TOSCANA

Thanks to the balanced formulation, combined with the use of Organic Tuscan Extra Virgin Olive Oil IGP, this delicate liquid soap can be safely used several times throughout the day, guaranteeing maximum reliability and safety even on sensitive and irritated skin.