what is better – hand washing or hand sanitiser or both?

Hey there,

In the wake of the recent COVID-19 global pandemic, Ego Pharmaceuticals has received questions regarding the effectiveness of its non-soap based cleansers such as QV Wash and QV Gentle Wash.

In short, both soap and non-soap based cleansers do exactly the same thing; they clean the skin. The difference is in how the products are made and their composition, not their effectiveness. Non-soap based cleansers will work just as well as soap without aggravating your skin, which is due to non-soap cleansers being pH balanced and therefore gentle on the skin.

Both soap and non-soap cleaners work by lifting dirt and contaminants like bacteria and viruses from the skin. The mechanical action of hand washing also plays a part; the act of rubbing your hands together can help to lift contaminants from the skin. In fact, the mechanical action of washing your hands is a major reason why cleansing with water and either soap or a non-soap based cleanser is the preferred method.

For further information and hand hygiene facts, please visit https://www.egopharm.com/au/en/Hand-Hygiene-Coronavirus.html

We hope this information helps. Please don’t hesitate to ask more questions or contact our friendly Customer Service Team on 1800 033 706 or email us through customerservice@egopharm.com for more information.

Kind regards,

Ego Pharmaceuticals