Sexy Sanitizers Help Combat H1N1 in Style

(CBS)  Not surprisingly, fears over H1N1 has caused a surge in hand sanitizer sales, so much so that popular brand names, like Victoria's Secret and even Ed Hardy have created lines of designer hand sanitizers.

CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton shared some sexy hand sanitizer samples with The Early Show co-anchors.

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According to Ashton, as long as the hand sanitizers have 60 percent alchohol in them, they will fight off germs.

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Here's a list of some sexy hand sanitizers on the market:

• Bath and Body Works Hand Sanitizer: 8 oz./$3.00
• Victoria's Secret Hand Sanitizer: 4.2 oz./$8.00
• Ed Hardy Hand Sanitizer: 8 oz. / $8.00
• Frais Hand Sanitizer: 15 oz. / $29.00
• EO Hand Sanitizer: 8 oz. / $9.99
• Jao Hand Sanitizer: 8 oz. / $9.00

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Absolutely irresponsible reporting ...Alcohol-based sanitizers destroy protective skin cells, and cause dry/irritated skin--necessarily INCREASING RISK OF EXPOSURE TO PATHOGENS... Equally important, fragrance-based products can introduce a variety of allergy-related risks.
Non-alcohol hand sanitizers (brands include Soapopular, Hy5, HandClenz,) are being aggressively embraced by schools and retailers throughout the US.
good info on the topic at the blog www.handhygienefacts.blogspot.com