Product Review

PROVON Clear and Mild Foam Handwash, 700 mL LTX-7 hand soap refill, helps remove unwanted dirt, residue, and germs from hands, contains skin conditioners, and comes in a sealed refill bottle for PROVON LTX-7 dispensers (sold separately). The skin conditioners, such as glycerin and sodium PCA (pyrrolidonecarboxylic acid), help keep skin moisturized. The hand wash is fragrance and dye free to help reduce the chance of allergic reactions. The recyclable PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottle is clear to show the current fill level, and it comes with a fresh dispensing valve to help reduce potential germ exposure. A removable pump allows the bottle to be recycled. This hand wash meets the EcoLogo institutional hand cleaner standard UL 2784 for use of environmentally safer ingredients and packaging when compared with similar products. With a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) certified 68 percent Biobased content, it qualifies as a USDA BioPreferred product for federal procurement preference. Liquid soaps come in a variety of forms, varying mostly by viscosity. Lotion soaps have a thicker consistency than liquid soaps. Hand washes are liquid soap, often foamed, intended for frequent use. Lotion soaps and foam soaps can stay on hands better than liquids or gels. Foaming soaps are sometimes called pre-lathered, and can reduce time spent lathering. Liquid soaps may also include skin conditioners to reduce the drying impact of frequent washing. Skin conditioners come in four categories: emollients (to lubricate), humectants (to moisturize), occlusive (to reduce moisture loss by forming a barrier on the skin), and miscellaneous (to enhance the appearance of dry or damaged skin). GOJO Industries manufactures hygiene products, including hand washing, hand sanitizing, and skin care formulations under the GOJO, PURELL, PROVON, MICRELL, and AQUELL brands. The company, founded in 1946, is headquartered in Akron, OH.