Washing your hands is now more important than ever, especially in the face of the global coronavirus pandemic. As far as your health and hygiene is concerned, it will keep you safe from nasty germs and viruses all throughout this season.

Handwashing does not just keep you protected from a virus that has no cure or vaccine to date. It keeps flu and even the common cold at bay. More accurately, doing so regularly will keep you physically clean and healthy for a long time.

Listed here are some of the best hand soaps that are effective in killing off germs and keep infectious viruses out all day. These range from scented hand soaps to those that are friendly to certain skin types. Without further ado, here are some of the best germ- and virus-killing hand soaps:

1. Natural Solution Himalayan Pink Salt Liquid Hand Soap (Blood Orange)
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This Natural Solution Himalayan Pink Salt Hand Soap variant is formulated using blood orange. Filled with vitamin E, jojoba oil and natural coconut, it is made of Himalayan pink salt, a key ingredient in skin care products that is known for its anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Aside from removing dirt and germs from your hands, this natural hand soap makes your hands soft, beautiful and clean.

2. Soapbox Liquid Hand Soap (Vanilla & Lily Blossom)
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The Soapbox Liquid Hand Soap cleans your hands and moisturizes your skin all at once. Made of an aloe and shea butter mixture, this vegan, gluten-free soap gets rid of dirt and locks away moisture, creating a rich clean lather and rinses completely for a fresh and clean feeling.

3. Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Liquid Hand Soap (Lavender Scent)
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A hard-working, non-drying soap that is ideal for busy hands, Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Liquid Hand Soap is made with essential oils, aloe vera, olive oil and other carefully selected ingredients, and is also free of parabens, phthalates and artificial colors. Though this one has the floral scent of lavender, it is also available in other, equally pleasant scents on Amazon.

4. L'Occitane Liquid Hand Soap
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Available in lavender and verbena scents, this detergent-free cleanser by L'Occitane is made of soothing aloe vera extract and shea butter, and is gentle enough to treat dry, damaged or sensitive skin. Combining effectiveness and pleasure, only one or two pumps are needed to keep your hands clean and free of germs and viruses.

5. Bath And Body Works Classic Favorites Set
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In stock March 27, this set of five differently-scented pump-bottle hand soaps from Bath & Body Works combines vitamin E with softening aloe and shea extract to deliver a rich lather and wash away unwanted dirt and germs. Each set contains one Kitchen Lemon, one Peach Bellini, one Eucalyptus Mint, one French Lavender and one Black Cherry Merlot-scented hand soap.

6. WBM Care Hand Soap
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Available in lavender and almond, sandalwood and jasmine and tea tree and rosemary scents, the WBM Hand Soap has a natural scent that adds refreshment to everyday hand washing. It is rich in vitamins and amino acids for extra care, and contains Himalayan pink salt that deeply purifies skin and kills off bacteria.

7. Everyone Hand Soap (Apricot + Vanilla)
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In stock March 27 for the Apricot/Vanilla-scented bottle, the Everyone Hand Soap is made with a mix of essential oils and skin-friendly plant extracts such as aloe vera, chamomile and vitamin E. This paraben-, gluten- and GMO-free hand soap is guaranteed to keep your hands clean and happy.