How to Spot Real Hand Sanitizer Gel: 4 Key Signs to Check
Buy a quality hand sanitizer gel and avoid fakes. Check the packaging, approval number, alcohol type and content, feel, and portability using this guide.
Since the COVID pandemic began, many people have started using hand sanitizer gel. Besides hygiene, the product is also seen as effective against the coronavirus. Unfortunately, some unscrupulous sellers have taken advantage of this and sell fake hand sanitizer. Fakes work poorly, and their safety is not guaranteed. To avoid being fooled, be more careful before you buy. Make sure you choose a good hand sanitizer, and use the signs below to recognize one:
Convincing Packaging
One way to check a product's credibility is to look at its packaging. A genuine product is packaged as carefully as possible, using standardized materials. Aside from aesthetics, good-looking packaging also tends to be more appealing to buyers.
Next, make sure the product has a permit to be distributed. This permit is usually issued by the Indonesian Ministry of Health (Kemenkes). So how do you check the distribution permit? If you buy in a physical store, simply look at the packaging. If you buy from an online store, make sure the product lists a clear batch number whose authenticity you can verify on the Ministry of Health website.
Clearly Stated Alcohol Content
Alcohol is the main ingredient in hand sanitizer gel. But did you know that not every type of alcohol is suitable for cleaning skin? Methanol, for example, can be harmful if it is absorbed through the skin. The type of alcohol that is safe for skin is ethanol, which comes from organic plant compounds and other natural sources.
The alcohol content of a hand sanitizer should also be no lower than 60%, as recommended by the WHO. The lower the alcohol content, the less effective the product is. So be wary of hand sanitizers with low alcohol content.
Read also: Signs of a Hand Sanitizer That Is Safe for Sensitive Skin
Comfortable to Use
Gel can leave skin feeling sticky, which may be why some people avoid hand sanitizer. In fact, many products now offer anti-sticky technology. With a special formula, the gel feels comfortable and dries faster.
Practical Packaging
A quality hand sanitizer makes things easier for you, for example with practical packaging that is easy to use and easy to carry. This matters all the more because using hand sanitizer is an important way to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Cleaning your hands regularly with hand sanitizer can help protect you from the virus.
Instant Hand Sanitizer Gel from Olaif
One quality hand sanitizer is the instant hand sanitizer from Olaif. It contains up to 75% ethanol alcohol. This high alcohol content is very effective at killing viruses quickly. Its soft, non-sticky texture also adds to the comfort of use, and the aloe vera it contains helps keep hands moisturized. It comes in an instant 100 ml pack and is very safe for everyday use.
See the details of Olaif's hand sanitizer gel here, and check out other household and personal care products in the Olaif online store. You can download the app for free from the App Store or Google Play.
