hand soap

Bathroom basin bar

Hand soap is soap formulated for washing hands, typically sold as a liquid in a pump dispenser for bathroom and kitchen sinks.

The term distinguishes it from bar soap, dish soap, or body wash: There's hand soap by the sink.

Hand soaps often contain moisturizers and fragrances.

cleansing

lather

Foamy soap bubbles

  • sudsSoapy froth
  • foamBubble-filled substance
  • rinseWash without scrubbing

scrub · pump · dispenser · liquid · bar · washbasin · sink · faucet · surfactant · cleanse

scented

fragrance

Pleasing olfactory quality

eucalyptus · lemon · vanilla · aromatic · perfumed · rose · coconut · fresh · cucumber · mint

moisturizing

glycerin

Viscous moisturizing compound

hydrating · nourishing · softening · lotion · cream · lanolin · vitamin E · jojoba · conditioning · supple

antibacterial

germicidal

Able to kill microbes

disinfectant · bacteria · germs · pathogens · sterilizing · hygienic · sanitation · cleanliness · sterile · microbes

Categories
Opposites
cleanliness function

hand soapdirt

Loose dry earth

grime · filth · grease · mud · contaminants

body location specificity

hand soapbody wash

Liquid skin cleanser

shower gel · shampoo · bar soap · bath soap · facial cleanser

Family

hand, soap, handmade, soapy, soaping, soapiest, soapsuds, handsy, dish soap

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G