Drizzle Fog/Mist 45°
Tag:

Hand Sanitizers

Lifestyle
How Can My Skin Survive A Winter Behind A Mask? How Can My Skin Survive A Winter Behind A Mask?
How Can My Skin Survive A Winter Behind A Mask? Dear Doctor, The cold, dry weather is usually hard on my skin, and now frequent hand-washing, sanitizing, and mask wearing is making my hands extra dry and my face break out. How do I avoid winter wreaking havoc on my skin? Sincerely, “Cracking Under COVID” Dear Cracking: Soap and warm water may keep hands germ-free—which is critical for preventing the spread of COVID-19—but they also strip the naturally occurring moisture and oils in your skin, causing it to dry out and crack. And with low temperature and humidity levels, it can feel like your skin is screaming for help. There are thin…

SHARE

Content Partner: Phelps Hospital
News
COVID-19: Some Hand Sanitizers Have Potentially Toxic Chemicals, FDA Warns COVID-19: Some Hand Sanitizers Have Potentially Toxic Chemicals, FDA Warns
Covid-19: Some Hand Sanitizers Have Potentially Toxic Chemicals, FDA Warns The Food and Drug Administration is cautioning consumers to stay clear of certain hand sanitizers that could potentially contain toxic chemicals. Nine hand sanitizers manufactured by Eskbiochem SA de CV in Mexico could potentially contain methanol (wood alcohol), which can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or digested. Hand sanitizers on the FDA’s watchlist include:  All-Clean Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-002-01); Esk Biochem Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-007-01); CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 75% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-008-04); Lavar 70 Gel Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-006-01…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Garage, Yard Sales Can Resume With These Restrictions COVID-19: Garage, Yard Sales Can Resume With These Restrictions
Covid-19: Garage, Yard Sales Can Resume With These Restrictions The popular summer pastimes of garage and yard sales will now be permitted in New York as the state recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. New York Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced this week that as cases of COVID-19 continue to drop statewide, New Yorkers can resume yard sales, though there will be restrictions in place. There can only be a maximum of 10 people at a sale at any time, with patrons and hosts socially distancing at least six feet apart. Masks or face coverings will also be required for anyone hosting or shopping at a sale. Hand sanitizers must also be provid…

SHARE

by Zak Failla