Dangerous Hand Sanitizer?

Introduction

    Hand sanitizer. We find ourselves using it when in not so clean situations and having no sink or soap available. However, could it be harming you? Well, yes. Specific ingredients in hand sanitizer, that is. Ingredients like triclosan, parabens, and fragrance. All can be harmful. Want to find out how? Just read on.

Opinion

    Some hand sanitizers are okay to use, in a pinch, others are not. Ones with triclosan aren't okay to use. Even though it is supposed to prevent bacteria growth, it might end up making some bacteria unaffected by antibiotics. Parabens aren't a good ingredient either. Even if it is the safest synthetic preservative, it is best to stay away from them. For fragrance, you don't know what is in it. It could be one or it could be hundreds of chemicals. Those chemicals could cause allergies, respiratory distress, and other things. 

Final Thoughts

    It's better to use soap and water than hand sanitizers. Your hands are still dirty after you use hand sanitizer. Hand sanitizers with 60% alcohol are good at killing bacterial viruses. So, what are your thoughts on hand sanitizer? Answer in the comments below.