40% of consumers now wash their hands 6-10 times a day to avoid Covid-19

Published: 29-Apr-2020
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As a result of frequent washing, however, 64% have found that their hands are more dry or cracked than usual

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With personal hygiene at the forefront of people’s minds during the pandemic, the majority of consumers at 40% admit to now washing their hands six to ten times a day, Cosmetics Business can reveal.

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