LR MICROSILVER PLUS Hand Lotion – clean, cared-for hands when there is no sink nearby

Why do hand gels leave your skin so dry?

When there is no sink in sight, a hand gel is the obvious answer: after the bus, before a picnic, in the car after filling up, or when the children have been digging in the park. The trouble is that many of these products leave the skin tight, rough or tacky, and by the end of a winter week the backs of your hands look it.

This product from the LR MICROSILVER PLUS range is designed as a caring alternative. You use it without water, and according to LR it absorbs quickly and is not sticky. Dexpanthenol cares for the hands and moisturises them, so LR states that the gel cleans without drying them out. It also contains glycerin and allantoin, the mineral complex ZIN’CITE, which LR includes to help protect the skin from environmental influences, and fine silver particles, the ingredient that gives the MICROSILVER PLUS range its name. LR says the product suits all skin types, including sensitive skin.

In the UK shop it is listed as a hand lotion. The description on this page follows LR’s product information for the MICROSILVER PLUS hand product used without water.

What goes into it?

The formula also contains glycerin and allantoin and, according to the ingredient list, no added fragrance.

How do you use it?

LR recommends it for anywhere you are without water: at home, in the office, in the car or out and about. Rub a small amount over your hands until it has absorbed, and your hands feel fresh, cared for and clean.

Which LR hand care suits your day?

Is there anything to watch out for?

• It is a cosmetic, not a disinfectant. Where a disinfectant is required, for example in clinical or care work, use a product approved for that purpose.
• It contains alcohol. Denatured alcohol is the second ingredient, so keep it away from your eyes and avoid broken skin.
• It is not a sunscreen. No SPF is stated, so use a proper sun cream when you need sun protection.

What do people ask about it?

Which hand gel doesn’t dry out your skin?

This one was designed with that in mind. According to LR, it cleans without drying out the skin, and the dexpanthenol cares for your hands and keeps them moisturised.

Is it sticky?

No. LR states that it absorbs quickly and is not sticky, so you can pick up your phone or the steering wheel straight away.

Can I use it if I have sensitive skin?

LR says it suits all skin types, including sensitive skin. If your hands are cracked or sore, ask a pharmacist first.

Is it suitable for a child’s school bag?

At 75 ml it is small enough. LR does not state a minimum age, so check the packaging before you give it to a child.

Where can I buy LR MICROSILVER PLUS in the UK?

LR products are not sold in high-street shops. You buy them in the official LR shop or through LR partners. The button on this page takes you straight to the product in the official LR shop for the UK, where you can order as a guest. Delivery and returns are handled by LR.