Choosing your Hand Soap in the Era of COVID-19
In this new pandemic era, hand hygiene is well established in our daily habits. However, with the use of antiseptic gel and frequent hand washing, skin can become dry and irritated.
Although hand washing is one of the recognized sanitary measures for preventing the spread of coronavirus, it is possible to apply this measure while limiting skin damage. To do this, it's best to use a nourishing, moisturizing hand soap.
To help you choose the right hand soap to keep your skin soft and moisturized, we've put together a guide to our 5 favorite options.
La Fée des Bois hand soap
Made by a trained herbalist, the bar soaps from La Fée des Bois bar soaps are made from a blend of premium oils, beeswax, medicinal plants and essential oils. These zero-waste bar soaps can be used for hand, body and hair hygiene.
The medicinal plants incorporated in the soaps are grown ecologically, in fields and forests, using permaculture methods that have a positive impact on the balance of ecosystems.
All our soaps by La Fée des Bois soaps are super-greased, meaning they contain more shea butter and coconut oil than most bar soaps, making them more emollient and very gentle on the skin. In order to preserve the properties of organic oils and essential oils, the soaps from La Fée des Bois soaps are preserved in local beeswax.
For a floral scent, the Spring Fairy with rose and lavender or the geranium soap are enchanting options. For skin prone to eczema or psoriasis, the soap Ocean soap is ideal, while Chaï and soaps Boréal offer antiseptic properties.
Kariderm neutral shea butter soap
Visit Kariderm bar soap offers a highly nourishing and soothing formulation for sensitive skin, dried out or irritated by the use of antiseptic gel.
Unscented Kariderm bar soap bar soap softens and protects the skin thanks to a blend of oils that penetrate and moisturize deep down. Nourishing, the olive and coconut oil-based formulation is enriched with shea butter, argan oil and vitamin E to protect and soften skin with every use.
This bar of soap can be used for frequent hand washing without affecting the integrity of the skin.
Oneka hand soap
The latest addition to Oneka's range of body care products, this liquid hand soap soothes and repairs the skin. Both moisturizing and antibacterial, Oneka's hand soap is composed of a blend of wild and organic medicinal plants. Calendula-based, Oneka's soap includes botanical extracts of goldenseal, sage and rosemary, natural antiseptics with antimicrobial properties.
Eco-responsible, this liquid soap is the only one available in a reusable glass container. The soap's ingredients are biodegradable, vegan and certified animal-cruelty-free.
What's more, Oneka is one of the few companies to have obtained B certification, a designation awarded to companies that act in a socially and environmentally responsible manner.
Get Oneka's antibacterial, zero-waste hand soap in one of the following options: cedar and sage, hydraste and citrus.
Nature Clean foaming hand soap
Visit Nature Clean foaming hand soaps offer a smooth, pleasant texture thanks to a formulation of simple, pure ingredients. They gently cleanse the hands while nourishing and moisturizing the skin. Made entirely from botanical and mineral ingredients, Nature Clean hand soaps are naturally vegan, gluten-free and animal cruelty-free. Free from colorants, added fragrances, preservatives or synthetic ingredients, Nature Clean's foaming hand soaps are 100% biodegradable and compatible with septic tanks and grey water systems.
We love the scent of Nature Clean soaps, including vanilla & pear, lavender moon and geranium sky. This is the perfect hand soap for those who love the enveloping texture of foaming soap.
Soap Works glycerine hand soap
In these times of pandemic, when hand hygiene is a top priority, this hand soap is the perfect choice. glycerine hand soap is ideal for frequent hand washing without drying out the skin.
It's our ultimate soap for sensitive skin. While the soaps listed above are all made from gentle, natural, top-quality ingredients, the Soap Works pH-Neutral Glycerin Hand Soap is the gentlest, least irritating hand soap for very sensitive skin prone to inflammation and skin reactions.
This 100% plant-based soap is simple, biodegradable, fragrance-free and not tested on animals.
Hand hygiene
Finally, we'd like to remind you that hand hygiene is essential in this time of pandemic. A hand-cleaning guide has been produced in collaboration between the Government of Quebec and the Institut national de santé publique, reiterating that it is not necessary to use antiseptic soap when washing hands. For further information, please consult the handwashing section of the Government of Quebec website.
We wish you good health,
The La Boite à Grains