Comments on: Surya – organic hand sanitizer http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/06/12/surya-organic-hand-sanitizer/ The Alternative Consumer provides product reviews, eco news and green info to the next wave of smart consumers. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:47:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Mark http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/06/12/surya-organic-hand-sanitizer/comment-page-1/#comment-83429 Mark Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:10:14 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/06/12/surya-organic-hand-sanitizer/#comment-83429 Bettina, thank you for responding to my blog. As Surya's National Education representative I did not receive the actual alcohol content of Surya Hand Santizer from you, so I did as you requested and investigated further. I have since found that the product you represent is 45% ethyl alcohol. I now have my answer. Best regards Mark. Bettina, thank you for responding to my blog. As Surya’s National Education representative I did not receive the actual alcohol content of Surya Hand Santizer from you, so I did as you requested and investigated further. I have since found that the product you represent is 45% ethyl alcohol. I now have my answer. Best regards Mark.

]]> By: Bettina http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/06/12/surya-organic-hand-sanitizer/comment-page-1/#comment-83318 Bettina Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:59:30 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/06/12/surya-organic-hand-sanitizer/#comment-83318 Mark, Thanks for your interest in Surya Hand Sanitizer,if you would like information on locations for purchase or additional information on our ingredients please contact the company. bettina Mark,
Thanks for your interest in Surya Hand Sanitizer,if you would like information on locations for purchase or additional information on our ingredients please contact
the company.
bettina

]]> By: Mark http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/06/12/surya-organic-hand-sanitizer/comment-page-1/#comment-82963 Mark Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:56:04 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/06/12/surya-organic-hand-sanitizer/#comment-82963 I am very interested in locating a naturally moisturizing, effective and pure-grade hand sanitizer. Is this the one? I have researched a little with the CDC, Center for Disease Control and FDA and both their recommendations are to only use hand sanitizers with a % ethyl alcohol that is of at least 60%. In fact anything less than this 60% could be ADDING!! bacteria. Please review at: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/eid/vol12no03/pdfs/05-0955.pdf I would like to ask Bettina what the % of Surya Hand Sanitizer is and whether it does in fact follow the guidelines set by the FDA and CDC. Thank you. I am very interested in locating a naturally moisturizing, effective and pure-grade hand sanitizer. Is this the one? I have researched a little with the CDC, Center for Disease Control and FDA and both their recommendations are to only use hand sanitizers with a % ethyl alcohol that is of at least 60%. In fact anything less than this 60% could be ADDING!! bacteria. Please review at:

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/eid/vol12no03/pdfs/05-0955.pdf

I would like to ask Bettina what the % of Surya Hand Sanitizer is and whether it does in fact follow the guidelines set by the FDA and CDC.

Thank you.

]]> By: phyllis http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/06/12/surya-organic-hand-sanitizer/comment-page-1/#comment-82572 phyllis Sat, 14 Jun 2008 18:57:06 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/06/12/surya-organic-hand-sanitizer/#comment-82572 I tried your hand santizer and I was surprised to find that my hands were softer after using it, usually my hands sting when I use these kind of products. I have pets and also love to cook so always using a hand sanitizer...I wont be going back to my old brand. Thanks! I tried your hand santizer and I was surprised to find that my hands were softer after using it,
usually my hands sting when I use these kind of products. I have pets and also love to cook so always using a hand sanitizer…I wont be going back to my old brand. Thanks!

]]> By: bettina bond http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/06/12/surya-organic-hand-sanitizer/comment-page-1/#comment-82425 bettina bond Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:41:01 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/06/12/surya-organic-hand-sanitizer/#comment-82425 To respond to Dr. Stu, Thanks for your interest in Surya hand sanitizer. The active ingredient in Surya’s unique hand sanitizer is ethyl alcohol processed from organically grown grain. Our hand sanitizer is in compliance with the FDA standards and it is dermatologically tested and hypoallergenic. Our botanicals add special properties to enhance the performance of this outstanding new product. Plant ingredients from Brazil include Aloe for its soothing and healing roperties,Juá,a cleansing and refreshing fruit and Açaì,a powerful moisturizer and antioxidant rich in protein, omega-9 fatty acid and Vitamin E. The fresh, pleasant scent is derived from a blend of essential oils including Lavender, Peppermint and Ylang Ylang. Surya Brasil’s Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer is certified organic through Eco Cert and is cruelty-free. Known to be gentle on sensitive skin, the Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer kills 99.99% of germs on the hands when conveniently applied any place, any time. No rinsing is required. The product does not contain mineral oil, parabens, petrochemicals, carbomer, synthetic fragrance or artificial coloring. Bettina Bond Surya National Educator To respond to Dr. Stu,
Thanks for your interest in Surya hand sanitizer. The active ingredient in
Surya’s unique hand sanitizer is ethyl alcohol processed from organically grown grain. Our hand sanitizer is in compliance with the FDA standards and it is dermatologically tested and hypoallergenic.
Our botanicals add special properties to enhance the performance of this outstanding new product. Plant ingredients from Brazil include Aloe for its soothing and healing roperties,Juá,a cleansing and refreshing fruit and Açaì,a powerful moisturizer and antioxidant rich in protein, omega-9 fatty acid and Vitamin
E. The fresh, pleasant scent is derived from a blend of essential oils including Lavender, Peppermint and Ylang Ylang.
Surya Brasil’s Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer is certified organic through Eco Cert and is cruelty-free. Known to be gentle on sensitive skin, the Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer kills 99.99% of germs on the hands when conveniently applied any place, any time. No rinsing is required. The product does not contain mineral oil, parabens, petrochemicals, carbomer,
synthetic fragrance or artificial coloring.
Bettina Bond
Surya National Educator

]]> By: gabrielle http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/06/12/surya-organic-hand-sanitizer/comment-page-1/#comment-82408 gabrielle Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:32:51 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/06/12/surya-organic-hand-sanitizer/#comment-82408 I like the fact that the scent is natural and not overpowering, my hands feel so smooth. I am impressed! I like the fact that the scent is natural and
not overpowering, my hands feel so smooth. I am impressed!

]]> By: maureen http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/06/12/surya-organic-hand-sanitizer/comment-page-1/#comment-82241 maureen Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:07:37 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/06/12/surya-organic-hand-sanitizer/#comment-82241 Dr Stu, The company, (Surya Brasil), has been contacted in regards to your comments. Thank you for inquiring...to be continued. I'd also like to mention that the product is certified organic through Eco Cert (which I just noted in the post above). Maureen Dr Stu,
The company, (Surya Brasil), has been contacted in regards to your comments. Thank you for inquiring…to be continued.
I’d also like to mention that the product is certified organic through Eco Cert (which I just noted in the post above).
Maureen

]]> By: Samantha http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/06/12/surya-organic-hand-sanitizer/comment-page-1/#comment-82240 Samantha Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:57:03 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/06/12/surya-organic-hand-sanitizer/#comment-82240 I found out about this hand sanitizer this week and I also loved it! My hands feel fantastic. I found out about this hand sanitizer this week and I also loved it! My hands feel fantastic.

]]> By: Dr Stu http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/06/12/surya-organic-hand-sanitizer/comment-page-1/#comment-82235 Dr Stu Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:00:39 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/06/12/surya-organic-hand-sanitizer/#comment-82235 is this registered with the FDA as a hand sanitizer?? is this registered with the FDA as a hand sanitizer??

]]> By: Dr Stu http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/06/12/surya-organic-hand-sanitizer/comment-page-1/#comment-82234 Dr Stu Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:59:25 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2008/06/12/surya-organic-hand-sanitizer/#comment-82234 looks like it tastes good too...but their website doesn't provide any supporting documentation re: effectiveness as a germ/bacteria killer (we're thinking that hand sanitizers are supposed to be antiseptic/anti-bacterial--and the disclosed ingredients in this product include an antioxidant, but don't seem to provide for protection against MRSA, Staph, Hepatitis, Salmonella, and other pathogens that hand sanitizers are intended for. looks like it tastes good too…but their website doesn’t provide any supporting documentation re: effectiveness as a germ/bacteria killer (we’re thinking that hand sanitizers are supposed to be antiseptic/anti-bacterial–and the disclosed ingredients in this product include an antioxidant, but don’t seem to provide for protection against MRSA, Staph, Hepatitis, Salmonella, and other pathogens that hand sanitizers are intended for.

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