Benzalkonium chloride
A non-alcoholic benzalkonium chloride hand sanitizer demonstrated antibacterial activity against nine out of eleven bacterial strains and caused no skin irritation or redness in ten participants compared to alcohol-based hand gels. This gentle formula suits most skin types and is conveniently available in serums. It fits easily into a daily routine, as it layers smoothly with other products.
Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 2021
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Popular benzalkonium chloride products
- Neutrogena Rapid Clear Treatment Pads
- Dermol 500 Lotion
- Neutrogena Spot Controlling Facial Wash
Other benzalkonium chloride products
- Neutrogena Rapid Clear Treatment Pads
- Dermol 500 Lotion
- Neutrogena Spot Controlling Facial Wash
What reviewers say about popular benzalkonium chloride products
The highlight reviewers mention most for each popular benzalkonium chloride product on Lovi.
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Treatment Pads Controls oil ★4.3 · 500+ reviews
- Convenient application
- Drying to skin
- “removes excess grease”
Dermol 500 Lotion Versatile application ★4.9 · 1000+ reviews
Neutrogena Spot Controlling Facial Wash Drying or stripping ★4.5 · 2.5k+ reviews
Questions and answers
What does benzalkonium chloride do for the skin?
Benzalkonium chloride may provide antibacterial activity for the skin without causing irritation or redness.
How do you use benzalkonium chloride?
Benzalkonium chloride is used as an active ingredient in non-alcoholic hand sanitizers to help kill bacteria on the skin. Studies show it may provide antibacterial activity without causing skin irritation or redness.
Should you use benzalkonium chloride in the morning or at night?
You can use benzalkonium chloride whenever you sanitize your hands, as it helps provide antibacterial activity without causing skin irritation.
Can you use benzalkonium chloride every day?
Yes, you can use benzalkonium chloride every day, as a study found that a benzalkonium chloride hand sanitizer caused no skin irritation or redness in participants during daily use.
Does benzalkonium chloride cause purging or irritation?
Benzalkonium chloride is unlikely to cause skin irritation or redness. A clinical evaluation demonstrated that a non-alcoholic hand sanitizer containing this ingredient caused no irritation among participants.
Which skin types is benzalkonium chloride best for?
Benzalkonium chloride is commonly found in products like Neutrogena Rapid Clear Treatment Pads, Dermol 500 Lotion, and Neutrogena Spot Controlling Facial Wash, though Lovi does not provide a specific fit rating for skin types.
Research on benzalkonium chloride
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