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Know your Handwash

 Come let's explore about handwash you are using. In this blog we will be categorizing handwash based on chemicals present in it.

 Category - 1

  • Dettol
  • Savlon
  • Dove 
  • Santoor
  • Lux
  • Fem
  • Godrej Protekt
  • Fiama di wills
  • Lifebuoy


These handwash are commercially available in Indian market. This handwash contains SLS, parabens, alcohols, artificial colours and fragrances. May contain more than 10 toxic chemical which are harmful for skin. The synthetic agents added in them kill the healthy bacteria which are important for nourishment of skin. This handwash use sulphates, EDTAs, perfumes which are skin penetrating, which can cause serious skin and chronic diseases.

 Category - 2
  • Dettol 
  • Patanjali herbal
  • Medex
  • Greenviv natural
This category does not contain herbal essence, but have loads of chemical ingredients like sulfates, fragrances and harmful coloring dyes.  The labels on Medex claim natural but ingredient list is full of artificial by-products. Greenviv natural does not have sulphates but is not toxin free.


Category - 3
  • Nature trail
  • Puracy
  • Eco Sattva
  • Rustic art
This category has the best handwash in the market. The sulphate free and has few toxic chemicals. But are the way costlier than category 1 & 2 handwash. Rustic art has got good options, liquid and hand wash concentrate. The hand wash concentrate is the water saving idea.

Note: This blog is for information purpose, not for demoralizing the brands or promoting the brands.

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