Author - Zeeshan Javed

Alcohol-based sanitizers are safe for everyone to use -WHO

What is the amount of alcohol-based hand sanitiser you should use? WHO recommends applying a palmful of sanitiser to cover all surfaces of the hands. Rub your hands together using the right technique until they are dry. The entire procedure should last 20-30 seconds. Is it safe to use alcohol-based sanitisers? “Alcohols in sanitisers have...

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GUIDE TO LOCAL PRODUCTION: WHO-RECOMMENDED HANDRUB FORMULATIONS

PART A: GUIDE TO LOCAL PRODUCTION Part A is intended to guide a local producer in the actual preparation of the formulation. Materials required (small volume production) REAGENTS FOR FORMULATION 1:  Ethanol 96% Hydrogen peroxide 3% Glycerol 98% Sterile distilled or boiled cold water   REAGENTS FOR FORMULATION 2: Isopropyl alcohol 99.8% Hydrogen...

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How do I disinfect surfaces during the coronavirus disease pandemic?

In non-health care settings, sodium hypochlorite (bleach / chlorine) may be used at a recommended concentration of 0.1% or 1,000ppm (1 part of 5% strength household bleach to 49 parts of water). Alcohol at 70-90% can also be used for surface disinfection. Surfaces must be cleaned with water and soap...

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Categories of Scents

Fragrances are mixtures of different “raw materials” or perfume oils. These “raw materials” can be natural or synthetic and are mixed with a solvent (usually alcohol) to preserve and dilute the scent. The level of “raw material” in your fragrance will determine the length of time it will last when worn....

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Mistakes, Applying Cologne (Men)

Common Mistakes When Applying Cologne For Men

There are a few mistakes men commonly make when applying cologne that can prevent them from getting the most out of their cologne usage. When applying the fragrance you should avoid: Spraying the fragrance on your clothing. Spraying cologne directly on your clothes prevents...

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The Fragrance Lifecycle

The Fragrance Lifecycle

Fragrances almost always contain three “notes”: a top note, medium note and a base note. When you’re wearing a fragrance it goes through three stages of evaporation. Top notes evaporate first, then the medium notes and then the base notes, so you should take this into consideration when...

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