Interesting article on hand sanitizer.

You see it everywhere from schools to the grocery store – hand sanitizer. It gives people a sense of cleanliness when soap and water are not convenient.  Some kids carry it in their backpacks and use it all day.  Is it safe? Will it affect your child’s normal hormonal development?  Here is an interesting article : http://www.thestreet.com/story/12966410/5/5-hidden-dangers-of-hand-sanitizers.html .  While drinking the stuff is obviously a no-no, normal use can have consequences as well.  using a product to protect you from germs while it also may lower your immune function might make you pause the next time you slather this lotion on your or your children’s hands.