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New Antibacterial Spray & Gel
Handwashing with soap and water is the single most effective way of avoiding Covid-19. However, when you're on the go it can be really hard to find a tap and place to wash your hands properly. This is when an alcohol-based gel or spray comes in really handy.
Is Squeaky Clean always the best way to go?
At Washpool we've long held an 'as natural as possible' position when it comes to formulation. However, we have ALSO prided ourselves on being deeply thoughtful in our choices, basing our ingredient selection on quality research, years of experience, formal study and consultation with experts in the field.
Sometimes there's an overwhelming argument for including a synthetic ingredient in a product and hand sanitisers are a good case in point. Simply put, if we want the product to be as effective as possible we need to utilise a proven, skin safe (synthetic) ingredient rather than put ourselves, our loved ones or our community at risk. Safety is the higher value, so we choose the best formulation for the task rather than hold doggedly to an 'only natural' rule.
The last thing we want is for people to be placing faith in formulas that may be 'all-natural' but run the risk of causing skin sensitization or not working as they're claimed to do.
So - what are the critical factors needed in a good hand sanitiser?
We need a high percentage of alcohol (ours is 70%). Lower and higher percentages of alcohol have been demonstrated to be less effective.
We need the formula to spread easily and stay on long enough to be in
contact with the organism we're trying to destroy. This is why our sanitiser is formulated as a gel. We need it to coat the hands and stay reasonably wet for at least 20 seconds to be effective. This is where the synthetic gelling agent comes into play. There are not many options for creating a gel naturally in a high alcohol formula so the best choice is a skin safe synthetic gelling agent.
When it comes to a sanitising spray, the formulation is not gelled because it's designed to be spritzed on hard surfaces. It still has the ideal alcohol content of 70%.
This is not a time for googling homemade formulas, buying from people who do not have the knowledge or experience needed to formulate safely or those who are happy to cynically sell anything they can to make a fast dollar.
This crisis calls for taking advice from authorities whose recommendations are backed up by real evidence - the science.
If you would like to read further on the topic, may we suggest the following:
We are limiting these to 5 per order to ensure more customers can access these products.
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$12.50 for 100ml bottle
$25 for 250ml bottle.
Directions: Apply a small amount of hand gel in your palm, rub hands together thoroughly until dry. Best for hands on the go.
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$25 for 250ml bottle.
Directions: Spray directly onto surface and allow to dry. No need to rinse. Best for surfaces.
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We know some of our customers are currently self-isolating, and we'd like to make it easier for locals to access their cleaning necessities. In light of this, we'll be doing free deliveries to the Stanthorpe area (between Stanthorpe & Ballandean regions - within reason). Select Local Stanthorpe - Ballandean Delivery as your delivery option. We'll be delivering a few times per week. Please note if you are not home we'll leave your order in a safe place.
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Thanks to Kaylee for this review of our natural conditioning shampoo bars. These are pH balanced and a true shampoo in a bar format (they are not a soap). They last for a long time (keep them dry out of the flow of water between uses).
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"With a super sensitive scalp, I've searched for years to find something, anything, that doesn't react with my skin and also doesn't leave my hair feeling either limp and icky or dry and brittle. I was skeptical at first to have both the shampoo and conditioner in the one bar, but after discussions with the helpful ladies at Washpool, decided to give it a go. This conditioning shampoo bar is so wonderful, I have already ordered more. It leaves my shoulder length hair feeling soft and clean, without irritating the scalp. If that's not enough, it's also plastic free and a great compact size for travel and commutes. It ticks all the boxes for me."
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We're being extra careful with making sure all our surfaces and items are cleaned before dispatch, and we have hand sanitisers on hand for all visitors & staff. Please be assured that we are taking the health of our staff and customers extremely seriously. There are not many places better to be during a viral outbreak than a soaperie!
All the best,
Melissa
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The Washpool Difference
Washpool is a small rural soaperie in Ballandean, Queensland. We believe in being small enough to listen and being big enough to deliver. We believe in hand made and we take pleasure in providing meaningful employment to people living in our rural community.
We take a minimalist approach to handcrafting our soap bars. Wholesome ingredients, purposefully selected. We believe that health comes first and beauty follows. Our customers value authenticity, simplicity and purity.
Wherever possible, we choose to source our ingredients locally, often direct from the growers. When we purchase ingredients from further afield we place great emphasis on using ethical, organic, fair trade and sustainably produced raw ingredients. Our packaging is biodegradable, recycled and recyclable where possible.
Our products include cold-pressed edible oils, butters and milks, extracts, infusions, activated and whole botanicals along with clays, honey, fruit and vegetables. Basically, ingredients you can recognise, most of which are edible.
Review & win!
Every month one reviewer will be chosen randomly & awarded a $20 credit on their Washpool account
Each review you make during the month will give you an extra chance in the draw. Reviews made during the previous month are eligible.
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