Buying a bottle of hand sanitizer of more than $300 may be too profligate, but in the moment when personal care is more comprehensive and refined, even if it can make tens of seconds of handwashing time more comfortable and pleasant, this luxury is worth the money for many consumers.
Tim Hollinger, co-founder and CEO of environmental brand Bathing Culture, said: "Simple actions like washing hands can make a surprising difference. Warm water, touch, foam and aroma allow you to enter into a moment of calm and meditation. ”
Like perfumes and fragrance personal care products, luxury hand sanitizers tend to have carefully configured, layered notes, especially those introduced by luxury perfume brands.
And most luxury hand sanitizers avoid excessive skin drying, like alcohol, without adding excessive amounts of preservatives, and also focus on making the formula more "pure" and sustainable, Hollinger said: "Sulfates and parabens are definitely rejected ingredients in these hand sanitizers, and another undesirable ingredient is palm oil , which is not essential and is the main cause of rainforest destruction." "Recyclable glass bottles or plastic bottle packaging also make some luxury hand sanitizers more in line with consumers' sustainable consumption concepts."
In addition, luxury hand sanitizers are also a trick to impress visitors, from the textured appearance to the beautiful wash and aroma can feel the unique style of the home, as Homecourt's head of creative and product development Nick Axelrod-Welk said, luxury hand sanitizer can be regarded as "furniture in the bathroom".
WWD has selected 10 luxury hand sanitizers here to satisfy you whether you're looking for a little moment of relaxation or a desire to embellish your home.
Main ingredients: rock orchid root, bitter orange leaf, bergamot
Notes: Woody
Eco-friendly packaging: Recyclable glass bottles
Aesop's exfoliating hand sanitizer is made with amber glass bottles and a crisp herbal scent for a strong pharmacist-inspired feel. The gel texture contains finely ground pumice stones that gently remove traces of rough skin, but just like washing your face, washing your hands carries the risk of excessive exfoliation, so this product can be used as a twice-a-week hand treatment.
Main ingredients: jojoba esters, jojoba oil, castor oil, avocado, rosa canina oil
Notes: Floral with notes of rose, magnolia and linden flowers
Eco-friendly packaging: Recyclable plastic bottles
"The effect of this product is really worth paying attention to, and it contains skin care ingredients that you are very familiar with." Hollinger said of the product. The moisturizing ingredients in Ouai Hand Sanitizer are what you'll expect in a luxury facial skincare product that renews hands and leaves the skin of the hands soft, but the jojoba ester in this product has a slight exfoliation effect and is not recommended for sensitive skin to use multiple times a day.
Main ingredients: Atlantic seaweed extract and magnesium PCA
Notes: Unscented, with a faint scent of the ingredients
Ren's sulfate-free hand sanitizer is a nice afternoon refresher. Mineral-rich Atlantic Seaweed Extract calms irritated skin, while Magnesium PCA hydrates and rejuvenates your senses.
Main ingredients: White mulberry root extract, happy sage oil and thyme purifying oil
Notes: Citrus with hints of sage and thyme herbs
One review by Amazon reads: "This product makes handwashing feel so luxurious. And that's just one of 400 reviews that gave it a five-star rating. The notes of this hand sanitizer are blended by Jacques Chabert and exude a fragrant hint of grass and wood, inspired by les Cevannes' magnificent valley and forest landscapes.
Main ingredients: glycerol and amino acids
Notes: Fruity with deeper rums, leather, amber and patchouli notes
Eco-friendly packaging: Repeatable filling and recyclable plastic bottles
This hand-to-body product from Malin + Goetz is a treat for people with sensitive skin. With amino acid hydration technology applied, the light-smelling cleansing gel helps prevent excessive skin stress, avoid dryness, and moisturize hands.
Main ingredient: Guar beans
Notes: Fresh citrus and jasmine
The active ingredient in guar beans acts as a natural emulsifier in this hand sanitizer and replenishes moisture to the skin while still effectively removing dirt and leaving hands clean and caring without feeling tense.
Main ingredients: glycerin, castor oil
The gentle, refreshing cleansing gel releases a light aroma that deepens with foaming for a rich olfactory experience. Moisturizing glycerin and castor oil leave hands feeling soft and comfortable.
Main ingredient: White mango seed oil
Notes: Intense fruity notes, pomegranate, raspberry and plum juice mixed with spicy pink pepper and Casablanca lilies
The scent of this Jo Malone London product is an incredible triple-tone combination that creates an engaging sensory experience. Another highlight worth mentioning is the dual-functioning White Mangosteen Seed Oil, which contains amino acids that allow this dual-purpose hand and body product to cleanse the skin while retaining moisture.
Main ingredients: rosemary flower water, lavender honey
Notes: Floral with notes of Provencal lavender, rosemary, amber and ylang ylang
Eco-friendly packaging: Repeatable filling and recyclable glass bottles
Whether you have dry skin or no dryness problems, Diptyque's Softening Hand Sanitizer is a great gentle cleansing product to keep your hands healthy and soothed. Lavender is a natural cleansing plant, while rosemary flower water rebalances irritated skin and lavender honey is rich in mineral salts and fatty acids to replenish lost moisture.
Main ingredients: panthenol, aloe vera extract, natural surfactants
Notes: Fruity with notes of lemon, bergamot and patchouli
This product bathes in a fresh and uplifting aroma. Natural surfactants deliver a rich and silky lather that gently cleanses and protects the sebum film to keep hands soft. WWD
Written by Kaitlin Clark
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