In Partnership with Dove.

Nothing screams hot girl summer like a germ-free summer! And with the world opening up again it’s more important than ever to practice proper hand hygiene.

Did you know that germs can survive for up to three hours on your hands and there are between 2 to 10 million bacteria on your fingertips and elbows alone*. I mean...your elbows?!

That’s why using an antibacterial soap like Dove’s Care & Protect Antibacterial Beauty Bar is so key. It helps to wash away odour causing bacteria and retain skin’s moisture so your hands will stay soft and smooth!

If you need a little refresher on the proper way to fully clean your hands, here’s the 411:

Take off your rings — germs and bacteria can get trapped under your jewelry
Wet hands all the way up to the wrists (consider scrubbing those elbows too!)
Lather enough soap to cover both hands
Scrub-a-dub-dub, baby! Clean in between your fingers, wrists, palms and under fingernails for a minimum of 20 seconds. Think: Happy Birthday!
Rinse off the soap
Dry your hands with a clean cloth or paper towel
If in public, turn off the tap with a paper towel or cloth

And if you’re always on the go and looking for a portable solution we are OBSESSED with Dove’s Deep Moisture Hand Sanitizer. Straight up, we love this hand sanitizer, and have been telling all of our friends and family about it. We’ve totally avoided the drying effects of sanitizers, because Dove has cracked the code with a nourishing formula that kills germs or harmful bacteria , while also moisturizing your hands for up to eight hours. Bonus: The scent is amazing! We love it so much we keep a bottle in both our cars, purses, and even pack mini travel bottles to carry with us on the go.

Having clean hands is obviously so top-of-mind these days, and with this lineup of antibacterial products, you’ll be set up with to have the protection from germs or harmful bacteria, and soft, lovely-smelling hands. Who knew taking care of your hand hygiene would be the ultimate act of self-care?