# Moisturizing Hand Sanitizers Dove's Nourishing Hand Sanitizers Support Hand Hygiene and Care By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-12-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dovemoisturizing-hand-sanitizer References: [wellandgood](https://www.wellandgood.com/moisturizing-hand-sanitizer/) & [dove](https://www.dove.com/us/en/washing-and-bathing/hand-sanitizer.html) [Dove’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prebiotic-boost-hand-wash) new Beauty Deep Moisture Moisturizing & Hand Sanitizer is a replenishing product that provides long-lasting moisturization and defense against common germs. From Dove, there are also [nourishing hand sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-999-hydrating-hand-sanitizer) that feature skin-soothing ingredients like shea butter or calming lavender and chamomile. There are very different reasons for using a hand sanitizer versus a hand cream but these products are now being used one after the other more frequently. With increased hand washing and sanitizing, people have found that they need a [good moisturizer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reparative-hand-cream) more than ever to mitigate the stripping and drying effects of conventional hand sanitizers. As a result, some brands are fusing the best properties of hand hygiene and care products to offer both sanitizing or replenishing benefits. Image Credit: Dove ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hybrid Hand Care:** Brands are fusing the best properties of hand hygiene and care products to offer both sanitizing or replenishing benefits, creating a new category of hybrid hand care products. - **Skin-softening Sanitizers:** Hand sanitizers featuring skin-soothing ingredients like shea butter or calming lavender and chamomile will continue to grow in popularity. - **Long-lasting Moisturization:** The demand for moisturizing hand sanitizers that provide long-lasting moisturization and defense against common germs will continue to increase. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Personal Care:** Personal care companies have the opportunity to create innovative hybrid hand care products that provide the benefits of both sanitizing and moisturizing. - **Beauty:** Beauty brands can capitalize on the trend towards skin-softening sanitizers by developing products that not only cleanse but also nourish and hydrate the skin. - **Healthcare:** The healthcare sector can benefit from long-lasting moisturizing hand sanitizers that provide effective germ protection without causing skin dryness or irritation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bio-Based Moisturizing Hand Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gojo.md) - [Prebiotic-Infused Hand Washes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prebiotic-boost-hand-wash.md) - [Skin-Caring Hand Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchlands-gentle-mist.md) - [Hand Sanitizer Serums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-sanitizer-serum.md) - [Skincare-Forward Hand Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-999-hydrating-hand-sanitizer.md) - [Beneficial Skin Care Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-skin-care-cosmetics-moisture.md) - [Perfume-Inspired Hand Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfumeinspired-hand-sanitizers.md) - [Skincare Serum Body Washes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-serum-body-wash.md) - [Goat Milk-Powered Hand Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busy-hands.md)