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Washing hands is a step in staying healthy: the best soaps don’t just remove dirt from hands but get rid of harmful viruses, germs, and bacteria that can be found on the skin’s surface. The foaming hand soap is special in that this kind of soap can allow you to make your supply last longer: it introduces air into the formula, making it lather up more easily. In turn, you can usually use less than you would of liquid hand soap. Foaming hand soap comes in lots of different styles and scents, and children often find them fun to use.
We picked the best foaming hand soaps based on cost, effectiveness, smell, and more.
Housed in an attractive 17.8-ounce bottle, Michel Design Works Foaming hand soap contains shea butter and aloe vera to keep hands soft and hydrated. Since its foaming pump works up a rich lather before it’s even on the hand, it reduces waste and lasts longer than traditional hand soaps. The almond and honey fragrance, free of floral hints, can appeal to a wider range of people, and kids often find the foam fun to use, encouraging frequent handwashing.
Dial Complete Antibacterial Foaming Hand Soap provides a rich, foamy lather that kills 99.9 percent of germs most likely to be found in the home. Though tough on bacteria, it’s gentle on the skin, making it safe for use by children and ensuring it won’t dry out the hands. It has a soft, pleasant fragrance. Perhaps best of all, it’s designed to apply directly to the hands and to lather without water, requiring only a rinse to wash it away, which saves on water and energy use.
The Bath and Body Works Summer Collection is a collection of four fruity-smelling foaming hand soaps that can delight the senses. The scents of Watermelon Lemonade, Peach Bellini, Cucumber Melon, and Kitchen Lemon are reminiscent of summer but can be used any time of year as an effective germ-eliminating soap in the bathroom or the kitchen. These hand soaps are gentle but do the job of removing dirt, grime, and germs from your hands. The lather is rich and creamy, and each formula contains aloe to keep hands soft and supple. Coconut oil and vitamin E are added to each formula, keeping skin moisturized.
