When it comes to making good eco-conscious choices at home, handwash and hand balm must be one of the easiest choices to make.
We wash our hands to keep them clean! Washing our hands can prevent the contraction of Flu and Norovirus both of which can lead to vulnerable people being admitted to hospital for treatment. Germs can survive on your hands for around 3 hours and the average person touches their face 23 times an hour!
It's probably a good idea to wash your hands:
- before cooking/preparing food
- before eating
- after handling rubbish
- after a visit to the loo
- when arriving home, after a trip outside of the home
We use hand balms to provide intense hydration, repair and protection for dry, cracked or sensitive skin on the hands. Their thick, oil-rich formulas create a protective, occlusive barrier that seals in moisture better than lotions. They are ideal for reversing damage from harsh weather, frequent washing, or daily irritants.
It's all to easy to forget, that when you are at the sink, what you wash down your plug-hole ultimately ends up in a sewage plant (hopefully!) and flows into the river and sea. So ideally you want a beautifully scented hand-wash and balm that are made from natural ingredients and sold in recycled and recyclable packaging.
With the above in mind, here's our signature edit of 6 different hand-washes & corresponding balms to make your choice easy, and don't worry they're all cruelty-free, natural and vegan (in alphabetical order - click on the images to learn more).
Aēsop Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash
Aēsop Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm
Aēsop Resurrection Duet 2 x 500ml
AKT-The Body Conditioning Balm
Neal's Yard Remedies Take a Moment Hand Duo
For our Full Range please head to Hand & Body
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