How to Choose a Hand Soap That Is Safe for Your Skin
Not sure how to choose hand soap? Look for paraben-free, gentle, antibacterial formulas with an official Ministry of Health distribution permit.
Washing your hands became one of the health protocols of the pandemic. It is very simple: all you need is running water, and it is recommended to use soap made specifically for handwashing. Soap kills harmful germs and bacteria that are still left on your hands.
Even though it is used often, hand soap should be safe and free of side effects. Still, it pays to be careful and check before you buy. So how can you tell whether a hand soap is safe to use? Here are our tips for choosing hand soap.
Free of Parabens
Parabens are preservatives found in many cleaning products such as soap. Parabens do not always irritate the skin, and as long as the dose is right they should be safe to use. Some skin types, however, may not get along well with them, so it is wise to avoid cleaning products that contain this ingredient. Check the ingredients list on the package and make sure the soap you choose contains no parabens.
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Gentle Ingredients
A safe hand soap is usually gentle when you use it. Some soaps leave hands rough and dry. This happens when the chemical ingredients do not suit your skin type, so it is best to avoid soaps with too many chemicals. Choose a soap made with natural extracts instead, because it is kinder to your skin and leaves hands soft.
The amount of lather a soap makes can also show how gentle it is. Lather softens the feel on your hands, so washing is more comfortable. For that reason, choose a soap that produces plenty of lather.
Contains an Antibacterial Agent
The main job of soap is to get rid of all kinds of germs and bacteria on the surface of your skin. That is why a safe soap is one with an antibacterial agent, which is proven to clear harmful bacteria off the skin. To protect your health, make sure the soap you choose contains an antibacterial ingredient.
Check the Distribution Permit
You can tell whether a product is safe from its distribution permit (izin edar). If the soap you are considering has an official distribution permit, it should be very safe to use. How do you check a product's permit? It is easy: look at the packaging, or ask the seller directly. If an official number from Kemenkes (Indonesia's Ministry of Health) is printed on it, the product has passed testing and is safe to use.
Antibacterial Hand Soap from Olaif
One safe hand soap is Olaif Antibacterial Hand Soap. It has an official permit from Kemenkes, so it is safe for everyday use. Its formula contains no harmful chemicals and includes an antibacterial agent that effectively kills bacteria. It feels gentle on the hands because it is enriched with aloe vera extract, which softens your skin and keeps your hands moisturized.
Also check out other hygiene and health products besides hand soap in the Olaif app, at affordable prices and good quality. Download the app from Google Play or the Apple App Store today!
