# Sanitizing Hand Creams Recherché's Protective Recovery Hand Cream Does Not Have a Gel Formula By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-06-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanitizing-solutions References: [businesswire](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200609005886/en) & [recherche-skincare](http://www.recherche-skincare.com) Within the last few months, brands with the capacity to do so have pivoted to create their own [hand sanitizing solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchland-1), resulting in the creation of hundreds of new gel formulas that are packed with protective and skin-soothing benefits. Recherché is now introducing what it calls the world's first anti-viral Sanitising Hand Cream, which helps to address the fact that frequent sanitizing and hand-washing can result in dry and irritated skin. The revolutionary 2-in-1 sanitizer and hand cream is made with Activated Silver Particulate in place of alcohol and other harsh chemicals. According to the brand, the [intensely hydrating and nourishing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reparative-hand-cream) Protective [Recovery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lewie-restore-ritual-kit) Hand Cream "has been independently tested and proven in screening tests to be anti-virally effective against enveloped viruses." Image Credit: Recherché ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Anti-viral Hand Creams:** Opportunity for brands to develop sanitizing hand creams that incorporate anti-viral properties in place of alcohol or other harsh chemicals. - **Hydrating Sanitizing Solutions:** Opportunity to create sanitizing solutions that incorporate hydrating and nourishing properties to combat dry and irritated skin from frequent hand-washing. - **Alternative Sanitizing Formulas:** Opportunity to create new sanitizing formulas that are not gel-based and offer unique benefits to consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Cosmetics:** Opportunity for cosmetics companies to expand into the sanitizing market with specialized skin-soothing and hydrating hand sanitizers. - **Personal Care:** Opportunity for personal care brands to incorporate anti-viral and nourishing properties into their sanitizing products. - **Medical:** Opportunity for medical companies to develop sanitizing solutions that are effective against enveloped viruses and are gentle on the skin of healthcare workers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Bio-Based Moisturizing Hand Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gojo.md) - [Skin-Caring Hand Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchlands-gentle-mist.md) - [Perfume-Inspired Hand Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfumeinspired-hand-sanitizers.md) - [Skincare-Inspired Hand Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noshinku.md) - [Anti-Aging Hand Serums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hand-retinol.md) - [Accessorized Cleansing Mists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-cleansing-mists.md) - [Sustainable Hand Wash Concentrates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrating-handwash-concentrate.md)