Reasons Not To Use Alcohol Based Sanitizers
- Its flammable
- Irritates the skin can trigger an eczema breakout
- Not food-grade – harmful if swallowed
- Not safe for children to use without adult supervision
- Unsafe to breath volatile fumes – Commonly reported symptoms included headache, nausea, and dizziness
- Prolonged use leads to depression and suicidal thoughts
- Can cause blindness if it gets in your eyes.
- Can affect your immune system
- Can impact body development and fertility
- Can impact your hormones
- Ingesting or inhaling fumes can lead to alcohol poisoning
- Hand sanitizers do not reduce all types of germs, do not work as well when hands are visibly dirty or greasy, and may not remove harmful chemicals
- Not (never) intended for prolonged use
- May contribute to antibiotic resistance