Soap vs hand sanitiser: Understanding the risks of overuse and maintaining healthy skin with safer alternatives

Soap vs hand sanitiser: Understanding the risks of overuse and maintaining healthy skin with safer alternatives

 02:03 30/08/2025

Post-pandemic, frequent hand sanitiser use raises skin health concerns. Experts, including Dr. Kunal Sood, warn that alcohol-based sanitisers strip natural oils, causing dryness and conditions like eczema. Soap and water are preferable, preserving the skin's microbiome. Sanitisers should be reserved for situations where washing isn't feasible, like public spaces or travel.
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