Judging by the advertising and price, fashionable hand sanitizer in small vesicles - a miracle cure. Only one drop of such a composition - and on the palms or will be no microbe or virus. But is it really? Try to understand.
Action antibacterials
All antibacterial cosmetics 70 percent consist of rubbing alcohol. This "bump" means readily dissolves the shell of any viruses, bacteria. From that pathogens are killed, and the hands of the consumer, of course, become clearer.
However, "to completely eliminate bacteria" - an advertising phrase, not more. This effect can be achieved only in the laboratory. In life, a lot depends on how much and what generally contaminated hands. If there are traces of dirt and grease, the antibacterial agent will work much worse. That's why doctors and sellers of products, first wash your hands with soap and water and then treat them with antiseptic.
How to choose the means?
All presented today on the shelves of antiseptics, it is absolutely harmless to human skin. Therefore, you can be guided only by their feelings, so taste preferences.
Sprays contain more alcohol than other antibacterial agents, it is more dry skin - it should be remembered. But they are much easier to use than gels or liquids. However, the best option - all the same cloth, but do not always have the opportunity to dispose of them immediately.
How to use it properly?
Those planning to use antibacterial agents, it is worth remembering a few simple rules:
1. Apply the antiseptics is necessary only when there is no way to really wash your hands. Because the water and soap, unlike antibacterials removed not only bacteria, but also dirt, heavy metals, toxins.
2. You should not use these drugs are often, in addition to bacteria, they destroy and useful bacterial flora of the skin.
3. If there is no next of soap and water, first you need to wipe your hands wet wipes and only then treated with antiseptic.
4. No need to feel sorry for any of the funds or time. Use 2ml need antiseptic and treat the skin for 20 seconds, no less, no skipping space between the toes and under the nails.
5. Antiseptic should evaporate completely before you start to do something with his hands.
In general, scientists claim that 95% of all people living on Earth, just do not know how to wash their hands. And if they do it correctly, the number of deaths worldwide dropped by one million (about)!
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