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However, as SELF has previously reported,antibacterial soaps arent any more effectivethan regular ones.

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Beyond that, certain ingredients found in antibacterial hand soaps, includingtriclosan, mayactually promote antibiotic resistance.

Perhaps you want one from acruelty-freebrand or one thats scented with essential oils.

Whatever youre looking for, theres a cleanser out there that will fit your needs like aglove.

Dove Aloe  Eucalyptus Nourishing Foaming Hand Wash in white bottle

After all, we cannot exist onhand sanitizeralone.

And if you need something to read in the bathroom, the wordy bottle has you covered.

Reviewers especially liked the fresh yet mild fragrance.

Dr. Bronner’s Organic Sugar Soap in blue bottle on white background

My hands no longer hurt after washing, one happy reviewer wrote.

Unlike most moisturizing soaps, this one cleans completely off so you dont have a greasy feel afterwards.

Byredo Vetyver Hand Wash

Luxe brand Byredo makes high-end soaps with long-lasting scents.

Dial Soothing White Tea Foaming Antibacterial Hand Wash on white background

This option is particularly alluring, with woody, floral notes.

Olay Cleansing  Revitalizing Hand Wash in white bottle

Mrs. Meyer’s Basil Scent Liquid Hand Soap on white background

Aesop Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash on white background

Vanicream Liquid Cleanser on white background

Megababe Squeaky Clean Unscented Antibacterial Hand Wash on white background

Softsoap Moisturizing Liquid Hand Soap on white background

Byredo Vetyver Hand Wash on white background

Method Gel Hand Soap on white background

O’Keeffe’s Working Hands Hand Soap on white background

Seventh Generation Hand Soap in orange and grapefruit scent

Everyone Lavender Coconut Hand Soap on white background

Ouai Hand Wash on white background

Clear bottle of lemon scented hand soap