It is normal and inevitable that our hands are drier than ever these days. Having clean hands reduces the chance of transmitting germs and bacteria; the problem is that, from constantly washing hands with soap and water, the skin gradually begins to dry out, losing hydration, becoming red, and thinning out more and more.

Therefore, we have decided to give you some tips on how to choose the best hand soap that is skin-friendly, capable of ensuring 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 skin irritation, it is very important to choose natural soaps.
Whether it is bar soap or liquid soap, it is essential that it contains emollient and moisturizing ingredients in its formulation, such as aloe vera and extra virgin olive oil. Only in this way can you ensure a significant soothing effect, which is fundamental especially if you wash your hands frequently.

ARE SANITIZING GELS, SOAPS, AND ANTIBACTERIAL AND DISINFECTANT WIPES REALLY SO INDISPENSABLE FOR PROTECTING ONESELF FROM CORONAVIRUS?

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

It is important to consider that alcohol-based sanitizers help to quickly reduce the number of germs present on hands, but do not eliminate them all. Furthermore, they are not indicated for cleaning dirty hands or for removing harmful substances from hands. In these cases, you must wash your hands with soap and water.

Many sanitizing gels or surgical medical devices contain antimicrobial substances, and we must be very careful with these because indiscriminate use could encourage bacteria to develop resistance to these products. Therefore, soap indisputably remains the first choice for avoiding 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 hands with water
2. Apply enough soap to cover all hand surfaces
3. Rub hands palm to palm
4. Right palm over left dorsum with interlaced fingers and vice versa
5. Palm to palm with fingers interlaced
6. Backs of fingers to opposing palms with fingers interlocked
7. Rotational rubbing of left thumb clasped in right palm and vice versa
8. Rotational rubbing, backwards and forwards with clasped fingers of right hand in left palm and vice versa
9. Rinse hands with water
10. Dry thoroughly with a single-use towel
11. Use the towel to turn off the faucet
12. Once dry, your hands are safe.

We recommend the Prima Spremitura Liquid Soap Dispenser 500ml

WITH ORGANIC "TUSCAN PGI" EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL BY IDEA TOSCANA

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