Hand sanitizers containing at least 60 percent alcohol are undeniably useful in limiting the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)-but they aren't as effective as soap and water, experts say.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "alcohol-based hand sanitizers can quickly reduce the number of microbes on hands in some situations, but sanitizers do not eliminate all types of germs." In addition to that, WebMD explains the science behind how soap kills viruses like the COVID-19, "coronaviruses, like this year's version that has left 100,000 worldwide infected with COVID-19, are encased in a lipid envelope-basically, a layer of fat. Soap can break that fat apart and make the virus unable to infect you."
The thing is, when you're out and about, it's likely that you'll be using alcohol more than soap, especially since not all public bathrooms in the metro are fortunately equipped with hand washes. So why not bring your own? Here, we rounded up a couple of portable hand washes we found online, which are as convenient to carry around like a bottle of hand sanitizer!
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Portable Hand-washing Slice Sheets With Box
These portable and adorable soaps come in the form of ultra-thin sheets-its compact packaging makes it ideal to keep in your purse daily!
Portable Hand-washing Slice Sheets With Box, P80, Lazada
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The Somerset Toiletry Co. Naturally European Mini Hand Wash Set
Dry hands won't be an issue with this set of mini scented hand washes, which are jam-packed with 20% shea butter and essential oil fragrances.
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The Somerset Toiletry Co. Naturally European Mini Hand Wash Set, P750, Beauty Bar
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Serene Home Foaming Handsoap Tea Leaves
This portable foaming hand wash has a light, refreshing scent, and it contains tea tree leaf extract, a natural ingredient known for its antibacterial properties.
ADVERTISMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW ↓Serene Home Foaming Handsoap Tea Leaves, P160/150mL, Beauty MNL
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Human Nature Natural Hand Soap
There's no need to hoard hand soaps. Human Nature's plant-based hand soap comes in a big pump 490 mL bottle, which you can use to regularly refill their more pocket-friendly hand wash. They come in a variety of refreshing scents: citrus, apple, and pomelo!
ADVERTISMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW ↓Human Nature Natural Hand Soap, P69.75/50 mL and P289.75/490 mL, Humanheartnature.com
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Kalikhasan Eco-Friendly Solutions Mayari Hand Wash
This pregnancy-safe hand wash is free from parabens, sulfates, and silicones. Formulated with green tea essential oil, corn, and grape seed extracts, and vitamin E, it leaves the hands feeling silky smooth!
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