7 of the best hand washes for fighting germs and hydrating skin

As we approach the Easter long weekend and we take the (small) celebrations indoors, the want to do our part in flattening the curve will be at an all-time high. There's nothing quite like a set of public holidays to have us craving regular programming as soon as possible.
And while inventing the vaccine round the coffee table would be ideal, we can't forget one of the cheapest and easiest ways we can contribute to preventing the spread of COVID-19: Washing our hands!
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Cold and warm water are equally effective in killing germs, as long as you are using SOAP! And, according to UNICEF, hands are one of the most common ways that the virus can spread from one person to the next.
For the full effect, we all need to be washing our hands with soap for 20-30 seconds, or by singing the full Happy Birthday song, twice.
If Happy Birthday isn't really your thing, you can now generate your own hand washing poster to the song lyrics of your choice, check it out here. We've made our own Harry Styles version to stick up next to the sink!
After all if it's something we're going to be doing anywhere upwards of five times a day, shouldn't we be keeping it as exciting as possible!?
Speaking of... if you take the smell, moisturising benefits and luxe-look of your hand wash seriously, you'll want to flick through our edit of the best below. Nothing will get you scrubbing quite like a softening, guava-scented, hand spa experience...
ecostore Hand Wash in 'Mint & Manuka'

If you're concerned about dry hands, give this mint and manuka hand wash a go. It's formulated with plant and mineral-based ingredients that gently cleanse, condition and nourish skin without drying. Plus it smells kinda like a mojito, and who doesn't want that right now.
Sukin Naturals Cleansing Hand Wash

Sukin Naturals Cleansing Hand Wash
This natural favourite contains jojoba and avocado oils to soften, aloe vera to soothe and rosehip oil to heal and repair the skin. A dream combo for sufferers of dry or cracked mitts.
L'OCCITANE Verbena Hand Wash

Calling all lemon lovers, this one gently cleans without drying or disturbing the natural pH of skin. And if you've been anxiety baking and making, it'll dispell your cook's hands in a flash.
Natio Wellness Hand Wash

The smell alone seems to have earned 5/5 stars from our members, not to mention it contains soothing chamomile and nourishing wheatgerm to make the whole experience heavenly and hydrating.
Glow Lab Vanilla & Peppermint Hand Wash

Glow Lab Vanilla & Peppermint Hand Wash
Glow Lab have created the most delicious and refreshing combo of vanilla and peppermint, that's a true treat to use every time. Containing B5 which hydrates and strengthens, vitamin E and argan oil to protect and soften and shea butter to cleanse and revitalise - you are COVERED.
Circa Home 1979 Oceanique Hand Wash

Absolutely ideal for those missing the beach, this hand wash will transport you straight to the ocean with its delicate frangrance, which also features a blend of orange blossom and bergamot. The formula contains olive leaf extract and antioxidant-rich vitamin E to ensure you're hands are soft and clean.
endota spa Organics Signature Blend Hand Wash

endota spa Organics – Signature Blend Hand Wash
Hello at-home-day-spa vibes! If you're really after a hit of lush every time you wash, try this bergamot, ylang ylang and shea butter blend on for size.
Main image credit: @sarashakeel
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The hand wash products shown look lovely.
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The Sukin hand wash is one I have in my kitchen at the moment and I have been through several bottles of it.
For some added luxury I also have some of the Circa hand wash.
In my bathroom i have one from coles called Koi and its blood orange and ginger scent so I had to buy it.
Ive also got some cherry blossom foaming hand wash from Palmolive. Its a 1 Litre refill bottle. Im well stocked to get me through covid especially as I am the only one here now.
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