Dettol Skincare Pump Handwash 210ml +dettol Sensitive Pump Handwash 210 Ml

Here is a detailed product description for DETTOL SKINCARE PUMP HANDWASH and DETTOL SENSITIVE PUMP HANDWASH by RECKITT:

Dettol Skincare Pump Handwash 210ml & Dettol Sensitive Pump Handwash 210ml

These products are part of Dettol's range of liquid handwashes designed for daily hand hygiene and germ protection, while also caring for the skin.

Name

• Common Name: Liquid Handwash
• Brand Names: Dettol Skincare Pump Handwash, Dettol Sensitive Pump Handwash

Composition Both Dettol Skincare and Dettol Sensitive Liquid Handwashes are formulated with a blend of cleansing and moisturizing agents. Key ingredients generally include:

• Active Ingredients: While specific germ-killing agents are proprietary, Dettol handwashes are known for their trusted antibacterial protection, effectively removing 99.9% of germs.
• Other Ingredients:
  • Cleansing Agents: Aqua (water), Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamide MEA. These create a rich lather to remove dirt, oil, and impurities.
  • Moisturizers: Glycerin is a prominent humectant that helps to attract and retain skin moisture, preventing dryness, even with frequent washing.
  • Other: Sodium Chloride, Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Parfum (fragrance), Tetrasodium EDTA, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone. They are pH-balanced formulas and typically do not contain TCC or Triclosan. Dettol Skincare may also feature a Rose and Sakura Blossom fragrance, while Dettol Sensitive often has a calming lavender and white musk fragrance or mild botanical scent.

Uses These handwashes are prescribed for:

• Daily Hand Hygiene: Effectively cleansing hands and helping to maintain everyday hand hygiene by removing dirt, oil, and residues.
• Germ Protection: Providing protection against a wide range of illness-causing germs, bacteria, and viruses, helping to reduce the spread of infections like cold and flu.
• Skin Care: The "Skincare" variant is specifically enriched with moisturizers to keep hands soft and hydrated. The "Sensitive" variant is dermatologically tested and mildly formulated, making it suitable for sensitive skin while maintaining moisture balance.

Dosage and Administration For effective hand washing:

• Wet hands with clean, running water.
• Apply a small amount of handwash (typically two pumps) onto wet hands.
• Lather gently and rub hands together briskly and thoroughly, covering all surfaces including palms, fingertips, fingernails, spaces between fingers, and the back of each hand.
• Continue this process for at least 20 seconds.
• Rinse thoroughly with clean running water.
• Dry hands and wrists with a clean towel or let them air dry.
• Use frequently throughout the day, especially before and after preparing or eating food, after using the toilet, and after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose.

Side Effects As topical cleansing agents, side effects are generally mild and uncommon when used as directed:

• Common Side Effects: Skin irritation, redness, dryness, or itching, particularly in individuals with very sensitive skin or if used excessively.
• Serious Side Effects: These handwashes are for external use only. Ingestion can lead to severe corrosive burns to the mouth, throat, esophagus, and stomach, and is a life-threatening medical emergency. Accidental eye splashes can cause severe irritation, pain, redness, tearing, and potentially corneal burns, especially with concentrated product.

Precautions

• External Use Only: Do not ingest.
• Avoid Eye Contact: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately and thoroughly with plenty of water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
• Keep Out of Reach of Children: Use under adult supervision for children.
• Skin Sensitivity: While Dettol Sensitive is dermatologically tested for sensitive skin, discontinue use if irritation or a rash occurs and seek medical advice.
• Do not use on children under 3 years of age.

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Keep the bottle cap tightly closed to prevent spills.
• Store below 30°C.