ECHO Connection

  • EDUCATION
    • EDUCATION BLOG
  • COLLABORATION
    • DOCTOR SIGNUP
  • HOPE
    • ECHO FAMILIES
    • APPLICATION
  • ABOUT
    • ORGANIZATION UPDATES
    • CONTACT
DONATEEuropean Donation

Should You Use CBD Hand Sanitizer?

by ECHO Connection / Thursday, 03 September 2020 / Published in Education

As more unique hemp-based products hit the shelves, the popularity of CBD is evident everywhere. From CBD toothpicks to infused pillows, unusual products keep popping up. Now, it seems that CBD hand sanitizers have joined the list.

It’s not at all surprising. With the FDA cracking down on over 150 hand sanitizer brands containing methanol (and now in some cases toxic 1-propanol), Cannabis brands were bound to get in on the burgeoning market for hand sanitizers. But is CBD hand sanitizer any more special than say—a run of the mill bottle of Purell?

Some makers claim that including CBD in hand sanitizer can increase its ability to protect users by inhibiting bacterial growth. Plus, the compound is thought to have antibacterial properties, so anything that keeps your hands clean should be a plus, right?

Are CBD Hand Sanitizers Better?

While scientists say that the best way to keep from getting sick is to use good old fashioned soap and water, sometimes that’s not convenient. Hand sanitizers are the next best way to keep germs at bay. But they also need to contain at least 60 percent alcohol according to the CDC. 

The problem with rubbing alcohol-based sanitizers into your hands several times a day is that you can develop dryness and irritation. With colder weather on the horizon, this is likely to become a more significant issue. To keep dry and itchy skin at bay, hand sanitizer manufacturers also add in moisturizers like aloe vera gel. The added ingredients help keep skin soothed and hydrated. 

These two ingredients—alcohol and something to keep the skin soft are probably all you need in a sanitizer. Could the inclusion of CBD in your hand sanitizer be helpful? Maybe. Using standard hand sanitizer followed with your usual CBD hand cream would be just as (if not more) useful.

Although hand sanitizers made with CBD are unlikely to do any harm, there is no scientific evidence suggesting that they are more effective than any other brand and are likely more expensive than standard formulations. 

 

Sources:

Ars Technica

CDC

Ministry of Hemp

Pure Kana

FDA

What you can read next

4 Differences Between CBD and THC
What are the Side Effects of CBD/Cannabinoid Products?
How to Make Your Own CBD Gummies

Recent Posts

  • ECHO Announces Changes to Leadership

    We are making a few changes at ECHO Connection ...
  • Five States That Will Definitely Have Cannabis Legalization on the Ballot in November

    In any other year, cannabis legalization on the...
  • The Top Six CBD Podcasts to Listen to This Fall

    It’s no secret that the world is on a can...
  • Study Shows That Many CBD Beverages Contain Less or More Cannabidiol Than Advertised

    With CBD beverages increasing in popularity, it...
  • Beyond Ancestry—Cannabis DNA Tests Could Help You Find Your Ideal Strain

    By now, we’re all familiar with DNA test kits. ...

Receive the latest ECHO news by joining our newsletter.

  • Home
  • Education
  • Collaboration
  • Hope
  • ECHO Families
  • About
  • Blog
  • Contact

Privacy Policy   |   Terms of Use

Image credits: CMW Media

Notice: ECHO Connection is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, U.S. Federal Tax ID 81-4542024.  ECHO is also recognized as a charitable organization, Algemeen nut Beogende Instelling (ANBI) in the Netherlands, RSIN 8256 57 520.

2017 ECHO Connection™ - All Rights Reserved

TOP
ECHO Connection Website

The information contained in this website is for general information and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice. Therefore, any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. Please check with your medical doctor before starting or changing your CBD routine.

By entering this site you agree to our TERMS OF SERVICE and PRIVACY POLICY.