# Supple Hand-Sanitizing Wipes The Soft Care Tex Wipes Moisturize and Prevent Skin Irritation By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-02-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handsanitizing-wipes References: [infectioncontroltoday](http://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/news/2015/12/diversey-care-introduces-new-soft-care-hand-sanitizing-wipes.aspx) & [diversey](http://www.diversey.com/cleanerandhealthier/en/products/soft-care-tex) While hand-sanitizing wipes make for a convenient and easy way to kill germs on your hands, their frequent use can cause skin irritation. Diversey Care's Soft Care Tex wipes are designed to combat this problem by making use of [high moisturizer content](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-999-hydrating-hand-sanitizer) to prevent discomfort. These hand-sanitizing wipes are impregnated with an [ethanol-based disinfectant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloroxpro-1) that obliterates harmful bacteria. Preservatives enable the wipes to stay fresh for a long time, while the sealed packaging ensures that the wipes are optimally moist and effective at all times. The dispenser is also designed to prevent cross-contamination. The Soft Care Tex hand sanitizing wipes are perfect for locations where hand washing basins are not easily accessible, such as hospitals, offices, retail stores and food service stations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Skin-friendly Hand-sanitizing Wipes:** The trend of developing hand-sanitizing wipes with high moisturizer content to prevent skin irritation. - **Long-lasting Disinfectant Wipes:** The trend of creating wipes with preservatives to stay fresh for a long time, ensuring effectiveness and convenience. - **Cross-contamination Prevention:** The trend of designing wipes and dispensers to prevent cross-contamination, ensuring hygiene and safety. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare:** Opportunity for the healthcare industry to provide skin-friendly hand-sanitizing wipes in hospitals, clinics, and medical facilities. - **Retail:** Opportunity for the retail industry to offer long-lasting disinfectant wipes in stores to enhance customer safety and convenience. - **Food Service:** Opportunity for the food service industry to implement cross-contamination prevention by using hand-sanitizing wipes and dispensers in restaurants and food service stations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Skin-Caring Hand Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchlands-gentle-mist.md) - [Potent Water-Based Wipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-disinfectant-wipes.md) - [Bio-Based Moisturizing Hand Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gojo.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) - [Sustainable Anti-Bacterial Wipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biom.md) - [Hydrating Hand Santizing Mists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchland-power-mist-collection.md) - [Medical-Grade Surface Disinfectants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s7xtra.md) - [Eco-Friendly Hygiene Wipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freshist-debuts1.md)