In clinical trials, alcohol-based hand rubs containing emollients caused significantly less skin irritation and dryness than antimicrobial soaps or detergents.
Katika majaribio ya kikliniki, vieuzi vilivyo na alkoholi vilivyo na viungo vya emolienti vilisababisha kiwango cha chini cha mwasho na kukauka kwa ngozi ikilinganishwa na sabuni nyingine za kuuwa viini.