Hand Sanitizer Gels: Classification, Challenges, and the Future of Multipurpose Hand Hygiene Products

Hand hygiene is a crucial measure in the prevention and control of infections, and there is a growing awareness among individuals who are making a conscious effort to maintain hand cleanliness. With the advent of the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak, the demand for hand hygiene products has also gradually shifte...

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Published in:Toxics (Basel) 2023-08, Vol.11 (8), p.687
Main Authors: Ma, Yilei, Yi, Jia, Ma, Jiahui, Yu, Haiyang, Luo, Li, Wu, Wei, Jin, Libo, Yang, Qinsi, Lou, Ting, Sun, Da, Cao, Min
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alcohol
Antimicrobial agents
antimicrobial properties
Bacteria
Bacterial infections
biological functions
Biological properties
Biosafety
Classification
Cleaning compounds
COVID-19
Disease prevention
Disease transmission
Environmental impact
Ethanol
Gels
hand hygiene
hand sanitizer gels
Hands
Hygiene
Infectious diseases
Inflammation
Ingestion
Ingredients
Irritation
Microorganisms
Pandemics
Personal hygiene
Review
Sanitizers
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
Skin
Staphylococcus infections
Viruses
Viscosity
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Summary:Hand hygiene is a crucial measure in the prevention and control of infections, and there is a growing awareness among individuals who are making a conscious effort to maintain hand cleanliness. With the advent of the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak, the demand for hand hygiene products has also gradually shifted towards those with antimicrobial properties. Among these products, hand sanitizer gels (HSGs) have gained considerable popularity as an efficient method of hand cleaning, due to their rapid drying and sustained antimicrobial efficacy. Concurrently, there has been a growing interest in novel HSGs that offer additional functions such as skin whitening, moisturizing, and anti-inflammatory effects. These novel HSGs effectively address concerns associated with the ingestion of antimicrobial ingredients and demonstrate reduced skin irritation, thereby alleviating hand dermatological issues. This review provides an extensive overview of the application scenarios, classification, and challenges associated with HSGs while emphasizing the emergence of novel components with biological functions, aiming to contribute to the advancement of hand hygiene practices and offer novel insights for the development of novel HSGs with outstanding antimicrobial properties with other multiple biological functions and desirable biosafety profiles.
ISSN:2305-6304
2305-6304
DOI:10.3390/toxics11080687