Lifebuoy claims first soap to be effective against COVID-19 in Laboratory Tests

Lifebuoy is the first soap brand to confirm its liquid hand wash and alcohol-based hand sanitiser are over 99.9% effective against COVID-19 Coronavirus (all reference to COIVD-19 refers to ‘SARS-CoV-2’). It is expected that this will also be proven for many more hand hygiene products.

Years of research have shown that regularly washing hands with soap and water, as advised by public health authorities (WHO: source), is highly effective against germs.

The initial test results, conducted at the internationally accredited Microbac Laboratories, further contribute to the years of research, and shows that a liquid hand wash and an alcohol-based hand sanitiser gel, sold by Lifebuoy in Asia, Africa and the Middle East, can successfully inactivate the SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus responsible for COVID-19.

Dr. Vibhav Sanzgiri, R&D Vice President for Skin Cleansing at Unilever, said: “The technology of these products, and how they work, is linked to the structure of the virus.

“The initial results provide scientific evidence that the products tested inactivate the COVID-19; this is done by disrupting the protective layer of the virus.”

In response to the global pandemic, the brand has embarked on a public service campaign to remind people that hand hygiene and using any soap brand can help reduce the spread of infections.

The brand has also donated over 20 million products, including soap, hand sanitisers and antibacterial wipes to various organisations and initiatives around the world.

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