The best hand sanitisers to buy now
Read on to find the best luxurious, non-drying hand-sanitising products that are sublime to use and will become your new handbag essential
It wasn’t just an array of expensive moisturisers slathered on before take-off, her on-board regime consisted of a surgical mask, rubber gloves, and good ole supermarket staple Dettol Antibacterial Wipes.
She proceeds to give the interior of the plane a thorough deep-clean – so much so that she could practically eat her in-flight meal from the armrest.
It was great, guilty pleasure.
But simple precautions such as using hand sanitiser, as well as frequent hand-washing, can help stop the spread of those coughs, colds and all manner of nasty conditions caused by viruses and bacteria. So embracing a good hygiene regime now seems like a daily necessity rather than something from the realms of OCD.
It's not always easy to get to a sink, soap and water - so invest in some extra protection in the form of germ-killing wipes, gels and sprays. In all seasons of the year, these are great for gatherings, travelling on public transport and the new normal - whatever that might be. Discover the best of the bug-busting bunch below.
Aesop Resurrection Rinse-Free Hand Wash, £7
A bug-busting hand gel that smells divine and looks good in public – which is exactly where we’ll be using it from now on.
Aesop Resurrection Rinse-Free Hand Wash, £7 – buy here
Byredo Rose Rinse-Free Hand Wash, £25
This is as easy to use as your regular hand cream and adds a luxe touch to your hand hygiene regime: it's absorbed well, and imparts the beautiful scent of freshly cut roses.
Byredo Rose Rinse-Free Hand Wash, £25 – buy here
Vital Baby Aquaint Sanitising Water, £2.49
A 100% natural sanitising water that kills 99.9% of bacteria but is also free from alcohol, fragrance and harsh chemicals and doesn’t irritate sensitive types or baby skin either.
Vital Baby Aquaint Sanitising Water, £2.49 – buy here
Dr. Bronner Lavender Organic Hand Sanitizer, £5.25
Fair trade, alcohol-based antibacterial hand spray that also imparts the relaxing scent of lavender.
Dr. Bronner Lavender Organic Hand Sanitizer, £5.25 – buy here
Neal’s Yard Natural Defence Hand Rub, £5.75
Spray this on your hands, armrests and the space around you. It dries instantly with no sticky residue, with the uplifting notes of lemongrass that fill the air.
Neal’s Yard Natural Defence Hand Spray, £5.75 – buy here
Neatly The Lovely Sanitiser, £7.45
This is vegan, cruelty-free and 100% natural and organic, plus it has the lovely scent of lemongrass. Spray on hands, over your phone and devices, along with keyboards to eliminate germs.
Neatly The Lovely Sanitiser, £7.45 – buy here
Amly Purifying Hand Mist – Hand Sanitiser, £18
This light mist contains 62% alcohol mixed with mineral-rich spring water drawn from the organic family farm and aloe vera, suffused with the slight whiff of purifying thyme and eucalyptus essential oils.
Amly Purifying Hand Mist – Hand Sanitiser, £18 – buy here
La Roche-Posay Purifying Hand Gel, £3.50
This is kind to your hands and your wallet. The gel sinks in quickly and is a fragrance-free, non-irritating formula that works well for sensitive types and children.
La Roche-Posay Purifying Hand Gel, £3.50 – buy here
The Organic Pharmacy Aloe Disinfecting Hand Spray, £9.50
Lavender and tea tree provide the fragrance (and anti-bacterial properties) along with glycerin to soothe.
The Organic Pharmacy Aloe Disinfecting Hand Spray, £9.50
Augustinus Bader The Hand Sanitizer (free) Hand Cream £40
The first 20,000 Hand Sanitizers from Augustinus Bader went to front-line heroes. Another 40,000 are being shipped globally to help the Covid-19 cause. To get your hands on this cult range you’ll need to register your interest and, if you’re lucky, it will be sent for only the £3.50 postage fee. While you’re at it, 'click to add' the hardworking hand cream – we think you might need it in the months to come.
Augustinus Bader The Hand Sanitizer (free) and Augustinus Bader The Hand Treatment, £40 – buy here.
INGREDIENTS
1. RUBBING ALCOHOL
Two-thirds of a cup of plain rubbing alcohol (isopropyl) that’s between 91% - 99% alcohol.
TRY: Isopropanol Rubbing Alcohol, £11.99
Rubbing Alcohol, £11.99 – buy here
2. ALOE VERA GEL
One-third of a cup of aloe vera gel
TRY: Aloe Vera Gel, £5.99
ADr.Organic Aloe Vera Gel, £5.99 – buy here
3. ESSENTIAL OILS
10 drops of essential oil of your choice
TRY: Neal’s Yard Essential Oil Blends, from £13.50
Neal’s Yard Essential Oil Blends, from £13.50 – buy Here
METHOD
Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl and, using a funnel, decant into your container of choice. If the consistency is a little thick, add a splash of water and remix.
