Do you know how soap actually works?

In the past year, we have gained, among other things, increased awareness of the importance of hand washing and soap use. We now know all too well how important it is to devote sufficient time and serious attention to this daily task several times a day, because hand washing plays a major role in protecting against various diseases.

We all know how to wash our hands effectively, but do you know how soap works?

While water-soluble dirt can be washed off with plenty of water, dirt that sticks to the skin can only be removed with soap.

A little soap diluted with water is enough to break it into pieces and destroy many bacteria and viruses. The secret of soap lies in its hybrid properties: soap consists of needle-shaped molecules that have hydrophilic (water-bound) heads and hydrophobic (water-resistant) tails.

Soap dissolved in water breaks down the lipid bilayer of bacteria and viruses (or pathogens) that cling to your hands: when this lipid bilayer comes into contact with soap, the hydrophobic part of the soap clings to the oil from the lipid bilayer wall and breaks it down. The bacteria or virus breaks down into pieces surrounded by soap molecules that wash off the skin when rinsed with water.

However, handwashing with soap will only be effective if you give it enough time to take effect, more specifically, if you follow the recommended handwashing time of at least 20 seconds.

Our Lavyguard Bubble liquid soap has recently become very popular among you. It is no coincidence that this creation combines the main essence of the Lavyl range with the increased needs of everyday hygiene. In addition to effectively fighting viruses and unwanted bacteria, our soap will also gently care for your hands. You will not have dry and cracked hand skin, on the contrary, our soap effectively nourishes and even protects the skin by creating a protective cosmetic layer.