Using wet wipes is a good alternative to soap and it can be used for many purposes. However, it is important to ensure that the product you are using is safe. Wet wipes are known to contain harsh chemicals, and these chemicals can irritate sensitive areas of the body.
Wet wipes are usually made with a fabric carrier to hold the liquid. They are commonly sold in a roll of individual wipes or a dispenser with a large pack.
The different kinds of packaging can affect how the liquid moves through the wet wipe. The type of material used for the fabric carrier, the composition, and the type of liquid phase are all important factors. In addition, the type of container that the wet wipe is stored in can influence the preservation of the product.
The type of preservative that is added to the liquid phase of the wet wipe is important. For example, some wet wipes change the pH of the liquid by as little as half a pH unit. Other preservatives can reduce the efficacy of the actives.
Some preservatives are highly controversial. For example, formaldehyde donors and parabens are often used as preservatives.
Depending on the material used, wet wipes may be made from polyester fibers or natural biopolymers. These fibres can bind with the preservative actives. The presence of these materials in the wet wipe also carries an environmental risk.
Wet wipes may also be made from plastics, which are considered a global environmental problem. Plastics have been found in soil and ocean sediments.
