Sensitive Hand Wash has 13 ingredients. Full list, what's left out, pH and origin →

What ingredients are in Sensitive Hand Wash?

One pump on wet hands, lather, rinse. Plus how to fill the pump bottle from the box →

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</style><p><strong>TL;DR:</strong> Wet your hands, press one pump of <a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Sensitive Hand Wash</strong></a> onto your palm, lather over your palms, fingers, nails and cuticles, then rinse well. To fill the pump bottle, unscrew the pump head, line the tap up, twist gently until you feel a soft resistance, and fill slowly with the bottle held to the side.</p><div class="kdv"><span class="kdl"></span><span class="kdt">Read on &#x2193;</span><span class="kdl"></span></div><div class="kh"><div><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://koh.com/cdn/shop/files/Koh_Product_Still_Hand-Wash_Lifestyle_Insitu_23a41a9b-4b0f-4429-8e60-46982d24396c.jpg?width=400" alt="Koh Sensitive Hand Wash in use at the sink" class="kim fr-fil fr-dib"></a></div><div><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://koh.com/cdn/shop/files/Koh_Product_Still_Hand-Wash_1.5L-Eczema.jpg?width=400" alt="Koh Sensitive Hand Wash bag-in-box" class="kim fr-fil fr-dib"></a></div></div><hr><div itemprop="mainEntity" id="washing-steps" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"><h2 itemprop="name" style="position:absolute; left:-10000px; width:1px; height:1px; overflow:hidden;" id="how-do-i-use-sensitive-hand-wash">How do I use Sensitive Hand Wash?</h2><div itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer"><p itemprop="text" style="display:none;">Wet your hands with water, press one pump of Koh Sensitive Hand Wash onto your palm, and lather by massaging over your palms, between your fingers and around your nails and cuticles. Rinse well with water and pat dry. One pump dispenses 2ml. Across a kitchen sink and one bathroom sink, a 1.5L box typically lasts around three months.</p><div class="kc"><p class="kl">One pump is all you need</p><p class="kp">The lather is soft rather than dense, and that&apos;s by design. A second pump won&apos;t clean better.</p><div class="ks"><div class="kst"><div class="kn">1</div><p class="kq">Wet your hands with water first.</p></div><div class="kst"><div class="kn">2</div><p class="kq">Press the pump once onto your palm. That&apos;s 2ml.</p></div><div class="kst"><div class="kn">3</div><p class="kq">Lather by massaging over your palms, between your fingers and around your nails and cuticles.</p></div><div class="kst"><div class="kn">4</div><p class="kq">Rinse well with water and pat dry.</p></div></div></div><div class="kfr"><span class="kf">One pump, 2ml</span><span class="kf">Around three months per box</span><span class="kf">Fragrance-free</span></div></div></div><hr><div itemprop="mainEntity" id="filling-steps" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"><h2 itemprop="name" id="how-do-i-fill-the-pump-bottle-from-the-bag-in-box">How do I fill the pump bottle from the bag-in-box?</h2><div itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer"><p itemprop="text" style="display:none;">Unscrew and remove the pump head. Line the black piece on the tap up with the flat sides of the opening, then twist slowly until you feel a soft resistance and stop there. That is the open position, and it is a tactile stop rather than a click. Open the tap only partway, hold the bottle steady, watch the level from the side because the bottle is opaque, and stop well before the shoulder. Twist the tap back to close, screw the pump head on, twist to unlock and prime with a few presses.</p><div class="kh"><div class="kvw"><video autoplay muted loop playsinline preload="auto" class="kv"><source src="https://cdn.shopify.com/videos/c/o/v/2df5df39dd07400996d8eb9289da636f.mp4" type="video/mp4">Your browser does not support the video tag.</video></div><div class="kc" style="margin:0;"><p class="kl">Take it slowly the first time</p><p class="kp">The tap is a twist mechanism and the flow is quick. The bottle is opaque, so watch the level from the side as it fills.</p><div class="ks"><div class="kst"><div class="kn">1</div><p class="kq">Unscrew and remove the pump head from the bottle.</p></div><div class="kst"><div class="kn">2</div><p class="kq">Line the black piece on the tap up with the flat sides of the opening. Twist slowly until you feel a soft resistance, then stop. That&apos;s the open position. There&apos;s no click, just a tactile stop, so don&apos;t twist past it.</p></div><div class="kst"><div class="kn">3</div><p class="kq">Hold the bottle steady underneath and open the tap only partway. Watch the level from the side and stop well before the shoulder of the bottle.</p></div><div class="kst"><div class="kn">4</div><p class="kq">Twist the tap back to close, screw the pump head on, twist to unlock, then press a few times to prime it.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="kw"><p class="kl">&#x26A0; The flow is faster than you expect</p><p class="kq">At full open the tap moves quickly and it&apos;s hard to control. Opening it partway gives you far more control and saves a wipe-down. Fill over the sink for the first couple of refills.</p></div></div></div><hr><div class="kd"><div class="kcol"><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://koh.com/cdn/shop/files/Koh_Product_Still_Hand-Wash_1.5L-Eczema.jpg?width=400" alt="Koh Sensitive Hand Wash" class="kit fr-fil fr-dib"></a><div class="kcb"><p class="kl"><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:#091D40;"><strong>Sensitive Hand Wash</strong></a></p><p class="kq">Fragrance-free, pH 5.5, matching healthy skin. HRIPT dermatologically tested and recognised by the Eczema Association of Australasia. Naturally derived, 94.90% per ISO 16128. Made in Australia.</p><div class="kfr" style="margin:0 0 10px;"><span class="kf">Bag-in-box</span><span class="kf">One pump, 2ml</span></div><div class="kr"><a class="k1" href="https://koh.com/cart/add?id=41065108275272&amp;quantity=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Add to cart</a><a class="k2" href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">View Hand Wash</a><a class="k2" href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash#:~:text=Product%20Reviews" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read reviews</a></div></div></div><div class="kcol"><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash-starter-kit" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://koh.com/cdn/shop/files/Koh_Product_Still_Hand-Bottle_0fa31e02-a616-40de-8e39-a6b55f43a84d.jpg?width=400" alt="Koh Hand Wash Starter Kit" class="kit fr-fil fr-dib"></a><div class="kcb"><p class="kl"><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash-starter-kit" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:#091D40;"><strong>Hand Wash Starter Kit</strong></a></p><p class="kq">Pairs Sensitive Hand Wash with the refillable pump bottle. Everything to start the refill system in one go.</p><div class="kfr" style="margin:0 0 10px;"><span class="kf">Bag-in-box</span><span class="kf">Refillable bottle</span></div><div class="kr"><a class="k1" href="https://koh.com/cart/add?id=41087375343688&amp;quantity=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Add to cart</a><a class="k2" href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash-starter-kit" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">View Starter Kit</a><a class="k2" href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash#:~:text=Product%20Reviews" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read reviews</a></div></div></div><div class="kcol"><a href="https://koh.com/pages/koh-perks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1074/1454/files/Loyalty_Tile_1.jpg?width=400" alt="Koh Perks rewards and ways to save" class="kit fr-fil fr-dib"></a><div class="kcb"><p class="kl"><a href="https://koh.com/pages/koh-perks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:#091D40;"><strong>Koh Perks</strong> &#xB7; earn points on every order</a></p><p class="kq">Earn points on every purchase, refer a friend, and redeem for discounts on your next order. 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How do I use Sensitive Hand Wash?

The mild scent in Sensitive Hand Wash comes from the raw ingredients, not added perfume →

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</style><p><strong>TL;DR:</strong> The mild scent you notice in <a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Sensitive Hand Wash</strong></a> comes from the raw ingredients: the coconut and sugar derived cleansers, aloe vera and chamomile. Fragrance-free means no perfume and no essential oils were added. It doesn&apos;t mean the formula has no smell of its own.</p><div class="kdv"><span class="kdl"></span><span class="kdt">Read on &#x2193;</span><span class="kdl"></span></div><div class="kh"><div><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://koh.com/cdn/shop/files/Koh_Product_Still_Hand-Wash_1.5L-Eczema.jpg?width=400" alt="Koh Sensitive Hand Wash" class="kim fr-fil fr-dib"></a></div><div><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://koh.com/cdn/shop/files/Koh_Product_Still_Hand-Wash_Lifestyle_Insitu_23a41a9b-4b0f-4429-8e60-46982d24396c.jpg?width=400" alt="Koh Sensitive Hand Wash at the sink" class="kim fr-fil fr-dib"></a></div></div><hr><div itemprop="mainEntity" id="scent-source" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"><h2 itemprop="name" style="position:absolute; left:-10000px; width:1px; height:1px; overflow:hidden;" id="what-is-the-scent-in-sensitive-hand-wash">What is the scent in Sensitive Hand Wash?</h2><div itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer"><p itemprop="text" style="display:none;">The mild scent in Koh Sensitive Hand Wash comes from the raw ingredients themselves: the coconut and sugar derived cleansers, aloe vera and chamomile. No synthetic perfume, no perfume of any other kind and no essential oils are added to the formula. Because raw ingredient sourcing shifts a little, the aroma can vary slightly between batches. That is ingredient character, not an added fragrance.</p><div class="kc"><p class="kp">Raw ingredients have a character of their own before anyone adds anything. In <a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:#091D40;"><strong>Sensitive Hand Wash</strong></a> the coconut and sugar derived cleansers bring a light, clean note, and aloe vera and chamomile add a soft botanical warmth. Put the formula together and it has a mild, soft smell, without a drop of perfume in it.</p><p class="kp kend">That smell is the ingredients, not a fragrance. Nothing has been added to create it and nothing has been added to cover it up.</p></div><div class="kfr"><span class="kf">No added perfume</span><span class="kf">No synthetic fragrance</span><span class="kf">No essential oils</span><span class="kf">No masking agents</span></div></div></div><hr><div itemprop="mainEntity" id="fragrance-free-meaning" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"><h2 itemprop="name" id="what-does-fragrance-free-mean">What does fragrance-free mean?</h2><div itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer"><p itemprop="text" style="display:none;">Fragrance-free means no fragrance ingredient has been added to the formula. That covers synthetic perfumes, perfume blends of any origin, and essential oils. It does not mean odourless. Raw ingredients used in personal care can carry a mild smell of their own. Fragrance-free is also different from unscented, where a masking agent is added to neutralise a smell.</p><div class="kc"><div class="kg2"><div class="kt"><p class="kl">Fragrance-free</p><p class="kq">No fragrance ingredient has been added. That covers synthetic perfume, perfume blends of any origin, and essential oils. Because no perfume has been added, there are no fragrance allergens to declare on the label.</p></div><div class="kt"><p class="kl">Unscented</p><p class="kq">A different thing. Unscented products can include a masking agent added specifically to neutralise a smell. Sensitive Hand Wash does neither: nothing added to give it a scent, nothing added to hide one.</p></div></div><p class="kq">Fragrance-free is about what went in, not about whether you can smell anything. Raw ingredients still smell like themselves.</p></div></div></div><hr><div itemprop="mainEntity" id="batch-variation" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"><h2 itemprop="name" id="why-does-the-scent-vary-a-little-between-boxes">Why does the scent vary a little between boxes?</h2><div itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer"><p itemprop="text" style="display:none;">Raw ingredient sourcing shifts a little from batch to batch, so the mild aroma of Koh Sensitive Hand Wash can shift with it. It is a normal feature of working with raw materials rather than a fixed synthetic perfume, and it does not change how the wash performs. If a box smells sharply different from what you are used to, get in touch.</p><div class="kc"><p class="kp">Raw ingredient sourcing shifts a little between batches, and the mild aroma shifts with it. That is what working with raw materials looks like, rather than locking a formula to a fixed synthetic perfume.</p><p class="kp kend">It doesn&apos;t change how the wash performs. If a box smells sharply different from what you&apos;re used to, get in touch and we&apos;ll take a look.</p></div></div></div><hr><div class="kd"><div class="kcol"><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://koh.com/cdn/shop/files/Koh_Product_Still_Hand-Wash_1.5L-Eczema.jpg?width=400" alt="Koh Sensitive Hand Wash" class="kit fr-fil fr-dib"></a><div class="kcb"><p class="kl"><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:#091D40;"><strong>Sensitive Hand Wash</strong></a></p><p class="kq">Fragrance-free, pH 5.5, matching healthy skin. HRIPT dermatologically tested and recognised by the Eczema Association of Australasia. Naturally derived, 94.90% per ISO 16128. Made in Australia.</p><div class="kfr" style="margin:0 0 10px;"><span class="kf">Fragrance-free</span><span class="kf">No essential oils</span></div><div class="kr"><a class="k1" href="https://koh.com/cart/add?id=41065108275272&amp;quantity=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Add to cart</a><a class="k2" href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">View Hand Wash</a><a class="k2" href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash#:~:text=Product%20Reviews" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read reviews</a></div></div></div><div class="kcol"><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash-starter-kit" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://koh.com/cdn/shop/files/Koh_Product_Still_Hand-Bottle_0fa31e02-a616-40de-8e39-a6b55f43a84d.jpg?width=400" alt="Koh Hand Wash Starter Kit" class="kit fr-fil fr-dib"></a><div class="kcb"><p class="kl"><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash-starter-kit" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:#091D40;"><strong>Hand Wash Starter Kit</strong></a></p><p class="kq">Pairs Sensitive Hand Wash with the refillable pump bottle. 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What is the scent in Sensitive Hand Wash?

Cold storage can thin Sensitive Hand Wash. Bring it to room temperature and shake gently →

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</style><p><strong>TL;DR:</strong> <a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Sensitive Hand Wash</strong></a> can thin a little in cold storage, and it&apos;s temporary. Move the bag-in-box somewhere at room temperature, leave it a few hours, then give it a gentle shake before you fill the pump bottle. It doesn&apos;t change how well the wash cleans.</p><div class="kdv"><span class="kdl"></span><span class="kdt">Read on &#x2193;</span><span class="kdl"></span></div><div class="kh"><div><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://koh.com/cdn/shop/files/Koh_Product_Still_Hand-Wash_1.5L-Eczema.jpg?width=400" alt="Koh Sensitive Hand Wash bag-in-box" class="kim fr-fil fr-dib"></a></div><div><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash-pump" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://koh.com/cdn/shop/files/Koh_Product_Still_Hand-Bottle.jpg?width=400" alt="Koh Hand Wash pump bottle" class="kim fr-fil fr-dib"></a></div></div><hr><div itemprop="mainEntity" id="thin-viscosity" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"><h2 itemprop="name" style="position:absolute; left:-10000px; width:1px; height:1px; overflow:hidden;" id="why-is-my-sensitive-hand-wash-thinner-than-expected">Why is my Sensitive Hand Wash thinner than expected?</h2><div itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer"><p itemprop="text" style="display:none;">The texture of Koh Sensitive Hand Wash responds to temperature, so cold storage can thin it temporarily. A cool pantry, a garage, or a delivery that has travelled in winter will all do it. Bring the bag-in-box to room temperature and give it a gentle shake and the consistency comes back. It does not change how well the wash cleans.</p><div class="kc"><p class="kp">The texture responds to temperature. A cool pantry, a garage, or a delivery that has travelled through a cold week can all thin it for a while.</p><p class="kp kend">It isn&apos;t a fault and it isn&apos;t watered down. The formula is the same one that left the factory, and it cleans the same way. Bring it back to room temperature and the texture comes back with it.</p></div><div class="kfr"><span class="kf">Temporary</span><span class="kf">Temperature related</span><span class="kf">Cleans the same</span></div></div></div><hr><div itemprop="mainEntity" id="restore" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"><h2 itemprop="name" id="how-do-i-get-the-consistency-back">How do I get the consistency back?</h2><div itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer"><p itemprop="text" style="display:none;">Move the bag-in-box out of the cold to a spot at normal room temperature, leave it for a few hours, then give it a gentle shake before filling the pump bottle. Store the box somewhere dry and indoors rather than in a garage or an unheated laundry, and the texture stays steady from one fill to the next.</p><div class="kc"><p class="kl">Four steps, then you&apos;re done</p><div class="ks"><div class="kst"><div class="kn">1</div><p class="kq">Move the bag-in-box out of the cold to a spot at normal room temperature.</p></div><div class="kst"><div class="kn">2</div><p class="kq">Leave it a few hours. There&apos;s no need to warm it deliberately, and don&apos;t put it near a heater or in hot water.</p></div><div class="kst"><div class="kn">3</div><p class="kq">Give the box a gentle shake before you fill the pump bottle.</p></div><div class="kst"><div class="kn">4</div><p class="kq">Store the box somewhere dry and indoors from then on. A bathroom cabinet or under the sink beats a garage or an unheated laundry.</p></div></div></div></div></div><hr><div itemprop="mainEntity" id="batch-variation" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"><h2 itemprop="name" id="can-texture-vary-between-boxes">Can texture vary between boxes?</h2><div itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer"><p itemprop="text" style="display:none;">Small differences in texture between boxes of Koh Sensitive Hand Wash can happen, because raw ingredient sourcing shifts a little between batches. It does not change how well the wash cleans. If a box still seems unusual after a few hours at room temperature, get in touch with the Koh team and we will take a look.</p><div class="kc"><p class="kp">Raw ingredient sourcing shifts a little between batches, so one box can feel slightly different from the last. That&apos;s normal, and it doesn&apos;t change how well the wash cleans.</p><p class="kp kend">If a box still seems unusual after a few hours at room temperature, get in touch and we&apos;ll take a look.</p></div></div></div><hr><div class="kd"><div class="kcol"><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://koh.com/cdn/shop/files/Koh_Product_Still_Hand-Wash_1.5L-Eczema.jpg?width=400" alt="Koh Sensitive Hand Wash" class="kit fr-fil fr-dib"></a><div class="kcb"><p class="kl"><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:#091D40;"><strong>Sensitive Hand Wash</strong></a></p><p class="kq">Fragrance-free, pH 5.5, matching healthy skin. HRIPT dermatologically tested and recognised by the Eczema Association of Australasia. Naturally derived, 94.90% per ISO 16128. Made in Australia.</p><div class="kfr" style="margin:0 0 10px;"><span class="kf">Bag-in-box</span><span class="kf">Fragrance-free</span></div><div class="kr"><a class="k1" href="https://koh.com/cart/add?id=41065108275272&amp;quantity=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Add to cart</a><a class="k2" href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">View Hand Wash</a><a class="k2" href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash#:~:text=Product%20Reviews" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read reviews</a></div></div></div><div class="kcol"><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash-starter-kit" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://koh.com/cdn/shop/files/Koh_Product_Still_Hand-Bottle_0fa31e02-a616-40de-8e39-a6b55f43a84d.jpg?width=400" alt="Koh Hand Wash Starter Kit" class="kit fr-fil fr-dib"></a><div class="kcb"><p class="kl"><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash-starter-kit" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:#091D40;"><strong>Hand Wash Starter Kit</strong></a></p><p class="kq">Pairs Sensitive Hand Wash with the refillable pump bottle. Everything to start the refill system in one go.</p><div class="kfr" style="margin:0 0 10px;"><span class="kf">Bag-in-box</span><span class="kf">Refillable bottle</span></div><div class="kr"><a class="k1" href="https://koh.com/cart/add?id=41087375343688&amp;quantity=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Add to cart</a><a class="k2" href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash-starter-kit" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">View Starter Kit</a><a class="k2" href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash#:~:text=Product%20Reviews" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read reviews</a></div></div></div><div class="kcol"><a href="https://koh.com/pages/koh-perks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1074/1454/files/Loyalty_Tile_1.jpg?width=400" alt="Koh Perks rewards and ways to save" class="kit fr-fil fr-dib"></a><div class="kcb"><p class="kl"><a href="https://koh.com/pages/koh-perks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:#091D40;"><strong>Koh Perks</strong> &#xB7; earn points on every order</a></p><p class="kq">Earn points on every purchase, refer a friend, and redeem for discounts on your next order. All the ways to save in one place.</p><div class="kr"><a class="k1" href="https://koh.com/pages/koh-perks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Join Koh Perks</a><a class="k2" href="https://koh.com/pages/ways-to-save" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">See all ways to save</a></div></div></div></div><p class="kbl"><a class="k2" href="https://go.koh.com/hc-hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Browse all Hand Wash articles &#x2192;</a></p><p class="krv">Last reviewed: September 2026 &#xB7; Koh Australia</p><script type="application/ld+json">{"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https://koh.com/articles/hand-wash-thin-viscosity#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Help Centre","item":"https://koh.com/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Hand Wash","item":"https://go.koh.com/hc-hand-wash"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Why is my Sensitive Hand Wash thinner than expected?"}]},{"@type":"TechArticle","@id":"https://koh.com/articles/hand-wash-thin-viscosity#article","headline":"Why is my Sensitive Hand Wash thinner than expected?","inLanguage":"en-AU","about":["Koh Sensitive Hand Wash","Product consistency"],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Koh"}}]}</script><p style="display:none;">koh hand wash thin, koh hand wash watery, koh hand wash viscosity, koh hand wash consistency, koh hand wash thinner than expected, koh hand wash runny, koh hand wash too thin, koh hand wash cold storage, koh hand wash temperature thin, koh hand wash shake, koh hand wash room temperature, koh hand wash texture change, koh hand wash texture restore, koh hand wash batch variation texture, koh hand wash still works thin, koh sensitive hand wash thin, koh hand wash winter storage thin, koh hand wash garage storage, koh hand wash watered down, is koh hand wash supposed to be thin</p></article>

Why is my Sensitive Hand Wash thinner than expected?

Sensitive Hand Wash works on the body in a pinch. Sensitive Body Wash is built for it →

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</style><p><strong>TL;DR:</strong> Fine, but not ideal. <a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Sensitive Hand Wash</strong></a> and <a href="https://koh.com/products/body-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Sensitive Body Wash</strong></a> are both gentle, both pH 5.5, matching healthy skin, both HRIPT dermatologically tested and both recognised by the Eczema Association of Australasia. Hand Wash is built to rinse fast for repeated washing. Body Wash adds hydration and conditioning for a full-body wash.</p><div class="kdv"><span class="kdl"></span><span class="kdt">Read on &#x2193;</span><span class="kdl"></span></div><div class="kh"><div><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://koh.com/cdn/shop/files/Koh_Product_Still_Hand-Wash_1.5L-Eczema.jpg?width=400" alt="Koh Sensitive Hand Wash" class="kim fr-fil fr-dib"></a></div><div><a href="https://koh.com/products/body-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://koh.com/cdn/shop/files/Koh_Product_Still_Body-Wash_1.5L-Eczema.jpg?width=400" alt="Koh Sensitive Body Wash" class="kim fr-fil fr-dib"></a></div></div><hr><div itemprop="mainEntity" id="hand-wash-on-body" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"><h2 itemprop="name" style="position:absolute; left:-10000px; width:1px; height:1px; overflow:hidden;" id="can-i-use-sensitive-hand-wash-as-a-body-wash">Can I use Sensitive Hand Wash as a body wash?</h2><div itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer"><p itemprop="text" style="display:none;">You can. Koh Sensitive Hand Wash is gentle, sulfate-free and pH 5.5, matching healthy skin, so reaching for it in the shower when you have run out of body wash is fine. It just is not the ideal choice for every day, because Koh Sensitive Body Wash carries extra hydrating and conditioning ingredients for a full-body wash. Both are HRIPT dermatologically tested and both are recognised by the Eczema Association of Australasia.</p><div class="kc"><p class="kp">Reaching for <a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:#091D40;"><strong>Sensitive Hand Wash</strong></a> in the shower is fine. It&apos;s gentle, sulfate-free and pH 5.5, matching healthy skin, the same as <a href="https://koh.com/products/body-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:#091D40;"><strong>Sensitive Body Wash</strong></a>. Both hold HRIPT dermatological testing and both are recognised by the Eczema Association of Australasia, so neither one is the more tested of the pair.</p><p class="kp kend">For every day, Body Wash is the better match. It carries extra hydrating and conditioning ingredients for a larger area of skin and a longer wash. Fine, then, but not ideal.</p></div><div class="kfr"><span class="kf">Both pH 5.5</span><span class="kf">Both sulfate-free</span><span class="kf">Both fragrance-free</span><span class="kf">Both HRIPT dermatologically tested</span></div></div></div><hr><div itemprop="mainEntity" id="why-different" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"><h2 itemprop="name" id="why-is-there-a-separate-hand-wash-and-body-wash">Why is there a separate hand wash and body wash?</h2><div itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer"><p itemprop="text" style="display:none;">Hands and body skin are washed differently. Hands need frequent cleansing that rinses away quickly, many times a day. Body skin benefits from extra hydration and conditioning across a much larger area in a single longer wash. Both Koh formulas are gentle and pH 5.5, matching healthy skin. Each one is optimised for how and where it gets used.</p><div class="kc"><div class="kg2"><div class="kt"><p class="kl">Sensitive Hand Wash</p><p class="kq">Hands get washed many times a day, so the formula is built to clean and rinse away quickly without leaving a film behind. Aloe vera, chamomile, jojoba esters and glycerine keep hands comfortable through repeated washing.</p></div><div class="kt"><p class="kl">Sensitive Body Wash</p><p class="kq">Body skin gets one longer wash across a much larger area, so the formula leans further into hydration and conditioning. Jojoba esters and glycerine leave skin feeling soft after rinsing.</p></div></div><p class="kq">Same gentle starting point, pH 5.5 in both, each tuned to its job.</p></div></div></div><hr><div itemprop="mainEntity" id="face-use" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"><h2 itemprop="name" id="can-i-use-either-one-on-my-face">Can I use either one on my face?</h2><div itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer"><p itemprop="text" style="display:none;">Neither Koh Sensitive Hand Wash nor Koh Sensitive Body Wash is formulated as a facial cleanser. Both are gentle enough for most skin types, but people&apos;s skin varies a great deal, and facial skin is often the most reactive. If you want to try one on your face, patch test on a small area first, especially if your skin is highly reactive or compromised.</p><div class="kw"><p class="kl">&#x26A0; Patch test before you try it on your face</p><p class="kp">Neither wash is formulated as a facial cleanser. Both are gentle enough for most skin types, but people&apos;s skin varies a great deal, and facial skin is often the most reactive skin you have.</p><p class="kq">If you want to try one, patch test a small area first and give it a day, especially if your skin is highly reactive or compromised. Stop using it and speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you notice irritation.</p></div></div></div><hr><div class="kd"><div class="kcol"><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://koh.com/cdn/shop/files/Koh_Product_Still_Hand-Wash_1.5L-Eczema.jpg?width=400" alt="Koh Sensitive Hand Wash" class="kit fr-fil fr-dib"></a><div class="kcb"><p class="kl"><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:#091D40;"><strong>Sensitive Hand Wash</strong></a></p><p class="kq">Fragrance-free, pH 5.5, matching healthy skin. HRIPT dermatologically tested and recognised by the Eczema Association of Australasia. Naturally derived, 94.90% per ISO 16128. Made in Australia.</p><div class="kfr" style="margin:0 0 10px;"><span class="kf">Built for hands</span><span class="kf">Rinses fast</span></div><div class="kr"><a class="k1" href="https://koh.com/cart/add?id=41065108275272&amp;quantity=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Add to cart</a><a class="k2" href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">View Hand Wash</a><a class="k2" href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash#:~:text=Product%20Reviews" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read reviews</a></div></div></div><div class="kcol"><a href="https://koh.com/products/body-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://koh.com/cdn/shop/files/Koh_Product_Still_Body-Wash_1.5L-Eczema.jpg?width=400" alt="Koh Sensitive Body Wash" class="kit fr-fil fr-dib"></a><div class="kcb"><p class="kl"><a href="https://koh.com/products/body-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:#091D40;"><strong>Sensitive Body Wash</strong></a></p><p class="kq">Fragrance-free, pH 5.5, matching healthy skin. HRIPT dermatologically tested and recognised by the Eczema Association of Australasia. Naturally derived, 88.58% per ISO 16128. Made in Australia.</p><div class="kfr" style="margin:0 0 10px;"><span class="kf">Built for the body</span><span class="kf">Extra conditioning</span></div><div class="kr"><a class="k1" href="https://koh.com/cart/add?id=41065157623880&amp;quantity=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Add to cart</a><a class="k2" href="https://koh.com/products/body-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">View Body Wash</a><a class="k2" href="https://koh.com/products/body-wash#:~:text=Product%20Reviews" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read reviews</a></div></div></div><div class="kcol"><a href="https://koh.com/pages/koh-perks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1074/1454/files/Loyalty_Tile_1.jpg?width=400" alt="Koh Perks rewards and ways to save" class="kit fr-fil fr-dib"></a><div class="kcb"><p class="kl"><a href="https://koh.com/pages/koh-perks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:#091D40;"><strong>Koh Perks</strong> &#xB7; earn points on every order</a></p><p class="kq">Earn points on every purchase, refer a friend, and redeem for discounts on your next order. 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Can I use Sensitive Hand Wash as a body wash?

Sensitive Hand Wash is suitable for children 3 and over with supervision. Why it's gentler on young skin →

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@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){#hand-wash-safe-for-children .koh-primary,#hand-wash-safe-for-children .koh-secondary{transition:none;}}</style><p><strong>TL;DR:</strong> Children&apos;s skin varies, so no single answer covers every child. In general <a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Sensitive Hand Wash</strong></a> is a gentler choice for young skin when used as directed, and it&apos;s suitable for children 3 and over with adult supervision. For babies and infants, check with your paediatrician first.</p><div style="display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; margin:1.5rem 0;"><div style="flex:1; height:1px; background:#017E51;"></div><span style="font-size:11px; color:#091D40; font-weight:500; letter-spacing:0.05em; text-transform:uppercase;">Read on &#x2193;</span><div style="flex:1; height:1px; background:#017E51;"></div></div><div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap:10px; margin:1rem 0;"><div style="margin:0;"><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://koh.com/cdn/shop/files/Koh_Product_Still_Hand-Wash_1.5L-Eczema.jpg?width=400" alt="Koh Sensitive Hand Wash 1.5L" style="width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:12px;" class="fr-fil fr-dib"></a></div><div style="margin:0;"><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash-starter-kit" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://koh.com/cdn/shop/files/Koh_Product_Still_Hand-Bottle_0fa31e02-a616-40de-8e39-a6b55f43a84d.jpg?width=400" alt="Koh Hand Wash Starter Kit" style="width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:12px;" class="fr-fil fr-dib"></a></div></div><hr><div itemprop="mainEntity" id="children-use" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"><h2 itemprop="name" style="position:absolute; left:-10000px; width:1px; height:1px; overflow:hidden;" id="can-children-and-babies-use-sensitive-hand-wash">Can children and babies use Sensitive Hand Wash?</h2><div itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer"><p itemprop="text" style="display:none;">Children&apos;s skin varies, so no single answer covers every child. In general Sensitive Hand Wash is a gentler choice for young skin when used as directed, and it&apos;s suitable for children 3 and over with adult supervision. It&apos;s fragrance-free, sulfate-free and pH 5.5, matching healthy skin. For babies and infants, check with your paediatrician first.</p><p style="font-size:13px; color:#091D40; line-height:1.6; margin:0 0 12px;">Children&apos;s skin is thinner and more reactive than adult skin, and it varies a lot from child to child. Two kids in the same house can respond differently to the same wash, which is why no wash gets a blanket answer for every child.</p><p style="font-size:13px; color:#091D40; line-height:1.6; margin:0 0 12px;">What we can say is what the formula does and doesn&apos;t contain. <strong>Sensitive Hand Wash</strong> is built around mild cleansers, it leaves out the ingredients most commonly linked with skin sensitivity, and it sits at pH 5.5. In general that makes it a gentler choice for young skin when used as directed, and it&apos;s suitable for children 3 and over with adult supervision so the wash gets rinsed off properly.</p><p style="font-size:13px; color:#091D40; line-height:1.6; margin:0;">For babies and infants, have a word with your paediatrician or maternal and child health nurse before you start.</p></div></div><hr><div itemprop="mainEntity" id="what-makes-it-gentler" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"><h2 itemprop="name" id="what-makes-sensitive-hand-wash-gentler-on-young-skin">What makes Sensitive Hand Wash gentler on young skin?</h2><div itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer"><p itemprop="text" style="display:none;">Sensitive Hand Wash is fragrance-free and sulfate-free, and it leaves out parabens, colours and dyes, SLS, soap, phthalates, silicones, mineral oil, triclosan, EDTA and lanolin. It sits at pH 5.5, matching healthy skin. It&apos;s HRIPT dermatologically tested and recognised by the Eczema Association of Australasia.</p><div class="koh-card"><p class="koh-body">Fragrance is the single most common trigger for reactive skin, so it&apos;s left out completely. So are colours and dyes, parabens, SLS, soap, sulfates, phthalates, silicones, mineral oil, triclosan, EDTA and lanolin. Aloe vera, chamomile, hydrolysed jojoba esters and glycerine do the softening work, and the formula is naturally derived, 94.90% per ISO 16128.</p><p class="koh-body">The pH matters as much as the ingredient list. At pH 5.5 the wash matches healthy skin, so repeated washing through the day doesn&apos;t strip the skin&apos;s natural moisture barrier. Plenty of conventional hand washes sit closer to pH 9 to 10.</p><div class="koh-pills"><span class="koh-feature">Fragrance-free</span><span class="koh-feature">Sulfate-free</span><span class="koh-feature">No parabens</span><span class="koh-feature">No colours or dyes</span><span class="koh-feature">pH 5.5, matching healthy skin</span><span class="koh-feature">HRIPT dermatologically tested</span><span class="koh-feature">Recognised by the Eczema Association of Australasia</span><span class="koh-feature">Made in Australia</span></div></div></div></div><hr><div itemprop="mainEntity" id="how-kids-should-use-it" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"><h2 itemprop="name" id="how-should-children-use-sensitive-hand-wash">How should children use Sensitive Hand Wash?</h2><div itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer"><p itemprop="text" style="display:none;">Wet your child&apos;s hands with warm water, use one pump, work it over palms, backs, between fingers and around the nails for about 20 seconds, then rinse well and pat dry. One pump is plenty for small hands, and rinsing properly is the part kids skip.</p><div class="koh-card"><p class="koh-lead">Washing little hands, step by step</p><div class="koh-step"><span class="koh-num">1</span><p>Wet hands under warm running water.</p></div><div class="koh-step"><span class="koh-num">2</span><p>One pump is plenty for small hands. More lather doesn&apos;t mean a better clean.</p></div><div class="koh-step"><span class="koh-num">3</span><p>Work it over palms, backs of hands, between the fingers and around the nails for about 20 seconds.</p></div><div class="koh-step"><span class="koh-num">4</span><p>Rinse well. This is the step kids rush, and leftover wash on the skin is what tends to cause dryness.</p></div><div class="koh-step"><span class="koh-num">5</span><p>Pat dry rather than rubbing.</p></div></div><div class="koh-warn"><p class="koh-warn-head">&#x26A0; Patch test first if your child&apos;s skin reacts easily</p><p class="koh-warn-body">Skin varies from child to child, so a patch test is a sensible first step for a reactive little one. Put a small amount on the inside of the forearm, rinse it off, and leave it 24 hours. If you see redness or itching, stop using it and have a chat with your GP or pharmacist.</p><div class="koh-pills"><span class="koh-feature">24 hour patch test</span><span class="koh-feature">Inner forearm</span><span class="koh-feature">Stop if the skin reacts</span></div></div></div></div><hr><div class="koh-grid"><div class="koh-prod"><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://koh.com/cdn/shop/files/Koh_Product_Still_Hand-Wash_1.5L-Eczema.jpg?width=400" alt="Koh Sensitive Hand Wash 1.5L" class="fr-fil fr-dib"></a><div class="koh-prod-text"><p class="koh-prod-name"><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Sensitive Hand Wash</strong></a></p><p class="koh-prod-copy">Fragrance-free, sulfate-free, pH 5.5. HRIPT dermatologically tested and recognised by the Eczema Association of Australasia. Made in Australia.</p><div class="koh-actions"><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="koh-secondary">View Sensitive Hand Wash</a><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash#:~:text=Product%20Reviews" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="koh-secondary">Read reviews</a><a href="https://koh.com/cart/add?id=41065108275272&amp;quantity=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="koh-primary">Add to cart</a></div></div></div><div class="koh-prod"><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash-starter-kit" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://koh.com/cdn/shop/files/Koh_Product_Still_Hand-Bottle_0fa31e02-a616-40de-8e39-a6b55f43a84d.jpg?width=400" alt="Koh Hand Wash Starter Kit" class="fr-fil fr-dib"></a><div class="koh-prod-text"><p class="koh-prod-name"><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash-starter-kit" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Hand Wash Starter Kit</strong></a></p><p class="koh-prod-copy">Pairs Sensitive Hand Wash with the pump bottle, so the kids get a bench-height pump they can actually reach.</p><div class="koh-actions"><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash-starter-kit" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="koh-secondary">View Hand Wash Starter Kit</a><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash#:~:text=Product%20Reviews" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="koh-secondary">Read reviews</a><a href="https://koh.com/cart/add?id=41087375343688&amp;quantity=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="koh-primary">Add to cart</a></div></div></div><div class="koh-prod"><a href="https://koh.com/pages/koh-perks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1074/1454/files/Loyalty_Tile_1.jpg?width=400" alt="Koh Perks rewards and ways to save" class="fr-fil fr-dib"></a><div class="koh-prod-text"><p class="koh-prod-name"><a href="https://koh.com/pages/koh-perks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Koh Perks</strong></a></p><p class="koh-prod-copy">Earn points on every order, refer a friend, and redeem for discounts next time. 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Can children and babies use Sensitive Hand Wash?

Sensitive Hand Wash pours straight into most standard pump and squeeze dispensers →

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</style><p><strong>TL;DR:</strong> <a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Sensitive Hand Wash</strong></a> pours straight from the 1.5 L refill box into most standard pump and squeeze dispensers. No dilution needed. Koh also makes a dedicated <a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash-pump" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Hand Wash Pump</strong></a> bottle built for this formula, holding 350 ml and dispensing 2 ml per press.</p><div style="display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; margin:1.5rem 0;"><div style="flex:1; height:1px; background:#017E51;"></div><span style="font-size:11px; color:#091D40; font-weight:500; letter-spacing:0.05em; text-transform:uppercase;">Read on &#x2193;</span><div style="flex:1; height:1px; background:#017E51;"></div></div><div class="kcg"><div style="margin:0;"><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://koh.com/cdn/shop/files/Koh_Product_Still_Hand-Wash_1.5L-Eczema.jpg?width=400" alt="Koh Sensitive Hand Wash 1.5 L refill" style="width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:12px;" class="fr-fil fr-dib"></a></div><div style="margin:0;"><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash-pump" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://koh.com/cdn/shop/files/Koh_Product_Still_Hand-Bottle.jpg?width=400" alt="Koh Hand Wash Pump bottle" style="width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:12px;" class="fr-fil fr-dib"></a></div></div><hr><div itemprop="mainEntity" id="dispenser-types" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"><h2 itemprop="name" style="position:absolute; left:-10000px; width:1px; height:1px; overflow:hidden;" id="will-sensitive-hand-wash-work-with-my-existing-dispenser">Will Sensitive Hand Wash work with my existing dispenser?</h2><div itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer"><p itemprop="text" style="display:none;">Sensitive Hand Wash has a viscosity suited to most standard pump and squeeze dispensers. Pour it straight from the 1.5 L refill box into your dispenser and it is ready to use, with no dilution. Foaming dispensers are the exception, because a foaming head needs a thinner liquid to aerate.</p><div class="kcc"><p class="kch">&#x2713; Standard pump and squeeze dispensers</p><p class="kcbody">Pour <a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:#091D40;"><strong>Sensitive Hand Wash</strong></a> from the refill box straight into a standard pump or squeeze dispenser and it is ready to use. No dilution. The viscosity suits most common dispenser types as it comes from the 1.5 L bag-in-box.</p><div class="kcp" style="margin:0;"><span class="kcpill">Standard pump dispensers</span><span class="kcpill">Squeeze bottles</span><span class="kcpill">No dilution</span></div></div><div class="kcwarn"><p class="kcwh">&#x26A0; One exception: foaming dispensers</p><p class="kcwb">A foaming head needs a thin, watery liquid to aerate. Sensitive Hand Wash is a richer formula, so it will not dispense properly through a foaming mechanism. Use a press-to-dispense pump instead.</p></div></div></div><hr><div itemprop="mainEntity" id="fill-your-own" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"><h2 itemprop="name" id="how-do-i-fill-my-own-dispenser-from-the-refill-box">How do I fill my own dispenser from the refill box?</h2><div itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer"><p itemprop="text" style="display:none;">Open the tap on the 1.5 L bag-in-box, hold your dispenser steady underneath and fill to just below the neck so it does not overfill. Refit the pump head, twist the collar beneath the nozzle to unlock it if it has one, then press several full pumps until product flows. A freshly filled bottle needs priming.</p><div class="kcc"><p class="kcbody">The same routine works for a Koh pump or your own bottle.</p><div class="kcs"><div class="kcn">1</div><p class="kcsm"><span class="kcl">Open the tap on the 1.5 L bag-in-box.</span> Sit the box on the edge of a bench so the tap clears the surface.</p></div><div class="kcs"><div class="kcn">2</div><p class="kcsm"><span class="kcl">Hold the dispenser steady and fill to just below the neck.</span> Leaving a little headroom stops product pushing out when you refit the head.</p></div><div class="kcs"><div class="kcn">3</div><p class="kcsm"><span class="kcl">Unlock the head if it has a twist collar.</span> Koh pumps arrive locked so they do not leak in transit. Twist the collar beneath the nozzle to release it.</p></div><div class="kcs" style="margin:0;"><div class="kcn">4</div><p class="kcsm"><span class="kcl">Press several full pumps until product flows.</span> Any newly filled bottle needs priming before the first proper dose.</p></div></div></div></div><hr><div itemprop="mainEntity" id="koh-pump-bottle" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"><h2 itemprop="name" id="what-dispenser-does-koh-recommend">What dispenser does Koh recommend?</h2><div itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer"><p itemprop="text" style="display:none;">Koh makes a dedicated Hand Wash Pump built for Sensitive Hand Wash. It holds 350 ml, dispenses 2 ml per press and is rated for around 3,000 pumps. The bottle is high density polyethylene with 50 per cent recycled plastic content, and it is designed to be refilled from the 1.5 L box rather than replaced.</p><div class="kcc"><p class="kch">&#x2713; Hand Wash Pump is built for this</p><p class="kcbody"><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash-pump" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:#091D40;"><strong>Hand Wash Pump</strong></a> holds 350 ml, delivers a consistent 2 ml per press, and is rated for around 3,000 pumps. The bottle is high density polyethylene with 50 per cent recycled plastic content and the Reloop additive, and it is made to be refilled from the 1.5 L box rather than replaced.</p><div class="kcp" style="margin:0;"><span class="kcpill">350 ml</span><span class="kcpill">2 ml per press</span><span class="kcpill">3,000 pumps</span><span class="kcpill">50% recycled content</span></div></div></div></div><hr><div class="kcg"><div class="kcw"><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://koh.com/cdn/shop/files/Koh_Product_Still_Hand-Wash_1.5L-Eczema.jpg?width=400" alt="Koh Sensitive Hand Wash 1.5 L" style="width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:12px 12px 0 0; display:block;" class="fr-fil fr-dib"></a><div class="kcd"><p class="kcname"><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:#091D40; text-decoration:none;"><strong>Sensitive Hand Wash 1.5 L</strong></a></p><p class="kccopy">Fragrance-free, pH 5.5 to match healthy skin, recognised by the Eczema Association of Australasia. Pours straight into most standard dispensers.</p><div class="kca"><a href="https://koh.com/cart/add?id=41065108275272&amp;quantity=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="kcb1">Add to cart</a><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="kcb2">View product</a><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash#:~:text=Product%20Reviews" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="kcb2">Read reviews</a></div></div></div><div class="kcw"><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash-pump" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://koh.com/cdn/shop/files/Koh_Product_Still_Hand-Bottle.jpg?width=400" alt="Koh Hand Wash Pump" style="width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:12px 12px 0 0; display:block;" class="fr-fil fr-dib"></a><div class="kcd"><p class="kcname"><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash-pump" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:#091D40; text-decoration:none;"><strong>Hand Wash Pump</strong></a></p><p class="kccopy">350 ml, 2 ml per press, drip-free. Built for Sensitive Hand Wash and made to be refilled from the box.</p><div class="kca"><a href="https://koh.com/cart/add?id=41087375179848&amp;quantity=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="kcb1">Add to cart</a><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash-pump" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="kcb2">View product</a><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash-pump#:~:text=Product%20Reviews" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="kcb2">Read reviews</a></div></div></div><div class="kcw"><a href="https://koh.com/pages/koh-perks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1074/1454/files/Loyalty_Tile_1.jpg?width=400" alt="Koh Perks rewards and ways to save" style="width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:12px 12px 0 0; display:block;" class="fr-fil fr-dib"></a><div class="kcd"><p class="kcname"><a href="https://koh.com/pages/koh-perks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:#091D40; text-decoration:none;"><strong>Koh Perks</strong></a> &#xB7; earn points on every order</p><p class="kccopy">Earn points on every purchase, refer a friend, and redeem for discounts on your next order. All the ways to save, in one place.</p><div class="kca"><a href="https://koh.com/pages/koh-perks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="kcb1">Join Koh Perks</a><a href="https://koh.com/pages/ways-to-save" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="kcb2">See all ways to save</a></div></div></div></div><p style="text-align:center; margin:1rem 0 0;"><a href="https://go.koh.com/hc-hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="kcb2">Browse all Hand Wash articles &#x2192;</a></p><p class="kcrev">Last reviewed: September 2026 &#xB7; Koh Australia</p><script type="application/ld+json">{"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Help Centre","item":"https://koh.com/pages/help-centre"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Hand Wash","item":"https://go.koh.com/hc-hand-wash"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Will Sensitive Hand Wash work with my existing dispenser?"}]},{"@type":"TechArticle","@id":"https://koh.com/pages/help-centre#will-sensitive-hand-wash-work-with-my-existing-dispenser","headline":"Will Sensitive Hand Wash work with my existing dispenser?","description":"Koh Sensitive Hand Wash pours straight from the 1.5 L refill into most standard pump and squeeze dispensers.","inLanguage":"en-AU","dateModified":"2026-09-08","author":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Koh"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Koh"}}]}</script><p style="display:none;">koh hand wash dispenser, koh hand wash pump dispenser, koh hand wash squeeze bottle, koh hand wash existing dispenser, koh hand wash viscosity, koh hand wash compatible dispenser, koh hand wash refill own bottle, koh hand wash which bottle, will koh hand wash work with my dispenser, koh hand wash dispenser compatibility, koh hand wash pump compatible, koh hand wash any pump, koh hand wash standard pump, koh hand wash squeeze dispenser, koh hand wash no dilution, koh hand wash pour straight in, koh hand wash pump bottle, koh hand wash recommended dispenser, koh hand wash decant, koh hand wash foaming dispenser, koh hand wash pump priming, koh hand wash 350ml pump</p></article>

Will Sensitive Hand Wash work with my existing dispenser?

Sensitive Hand Wash lifts bacteria off your skin and rinses them away. What that means at the sink →

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@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){#hand-wash-antibacterial .koh-primary,#hand-wash-antibacterial .koh-secondary{transition:none;}}</style><p><strong>TL;DR:</strong> <a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Sensitive Hand Wash</strong></a> isn&apos;t an antibacterial product, and Koh doesn&apos;t make antibacterial claims for it. What it does is remove bacteria from your skin: the surfactants lift bacteria and the oils they cling to, and rinsing carries them away. That&apos;s how washing your hands has always worked.</p><div style="display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; margin:1.5rem 0;"><div style="flex:1; height:1px; background:#017E51;"></div><span style="font-size:11px; color:#091D40; font-weight:500; letter-spacing:0.05em; text-transform:uppercase;">Read on &#x2193;</span><div style="flex:1; height:1px; background:#017E51;"></div></div><div style="display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap:10px; margin:1rem 0;"><div style="margin:0;"><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://koh.com/cdn/shop/files/Koh_Product_Still_Hand-Wash_1.5L-Eczema.jpg?width=400" alt="Koh Sensitive Hand Wash 1.5L" style="width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:12px;" class="fr-fil fr-dib"></a></div><div style="margin:0;"><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash-starter-kit" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://koh.com/cdn/shop/files/Koh_Product_Still_Hand-Bottle_0fa31e02-a616-40de-8e39-a6b55f43a84d.jpg?width=400" alt="Koh Hand Wash Starter Kit" style="width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:12px;" class="fr-fil fr-dib"></a></div></div><hr><div itemprop="mainEntity" id="antibacterial" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"><h2 itemprop="name" style="position:absolute; left:-10000px; width:1px; height:1px; overflow:hidden;" id="is-sensitive-hand-wash-antibacterial">Is Sensitive Hand Wash antibacterial?</h2><div itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer"><p itemprop="text" style="display:none;">Sensitive Hand Wash isn&apos;t an antibacterial product and Koh doesn&apos;t make antibacterial claims for it. In Australia, antibacterial, sanitiser and disinfectant claims need TGA registration, and Sensitive Hand Wash doesn&apos;t carry one. It removes bacteria from your skin by lifting them and rinsing them away.</p><p style="font-size:13px; color:#091D40; line-height:1.6; margin:0 0 12px;">Sensitive Hand Wash isn&apos;t an antibacterial product, and Koh doesn&apos;t make antibacterial claims for it. In Australia, antibacterial, sanitiser and disinfectant claims need TGA registration, and Sensitive Hand Wash doesn&apos;t carry one. If you want a product with a registered kill claim, reach for a hand sanitiser labelled for that purpose.</p><p style="font-size:13px; color:#091D40; line-height:1.6; margin:0 0 12px;">What <strong>Sensitive Hand Wash</strong> does is remove bacteria from your skin. The surfactants surround bacteria and the oily residue they cling to, lathering and rubbing lifts them off, and rinsing sends them down the drain. They&apos;re not killed, they&apos;re gone, and for everyday hand washing that&apos;s the outcome you&apos;re after.</p><div class="koh-card"><p class="koh-body">This is why public health advice keeps coming back to washing with a cleanser and water rather than to a specific ingredient. The mechanism is mechanical, so the technique does most of the work.</p><div class="koh-pills"><span class="koh-feature">Removes bacteria by washing</span><span class="koh-feature">Fragrance-free</span><span class="koh-feature">Sulfate-free</span><span class="koh-feature">pH 5.5, matching healthy skin</span><span class="koh-feature">HRIPT dermatologically tested</span><span class="koh-feature">Recognised by the Eczema Association of Australasia</span></div></div></div></div><hr><div itemprop="mainEntity" id="how-it-works" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"><h2 itemprop="name" id="how-does-sensitive-hand-wash-remove-bacteria">How does Sensitive Hand Wash remove bacteria?</h2><div itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer"><p itemprop="text" style="display:none;">Surfactant molecules have two ends, one drawn to water and one drawn to oils and fats. They surround bacteria and the oily residue holding them to your skin, lathering and rubbing lifts them clear, and rinsing carries them away. The mechanical action of washing is what does the work.</p><div class="koh-card"><p class="koh-lead">The removal mechanism in three steps</p><div class="koh-step"><span class="koh-num">1</span><p><span class="koh-step-name">Surround.</span> Surfactant molecules have two ends, one drawn to water and one drawn to oils and fats. They surround bacteria and the oily residue holding them to your skin.</p></div><div class="koh-step"><span class="koh-num">2</span><p><span class="koh-step-name">Dislodge.</span> Lathering and rubbing your hands together lifts that whole bundle clear of the skin. This is the part technique changes, and it&apos;s why 20 seconds beats 5.</p></div><div class="koh-step"><span class="koh-num">3</span><p><span class="koh-step-name">Rinse away.</span> Water carries it off your hands and down the drain. The bacteria are no longer on your skin, which is the outcome hand washing is built to achieve.</p></div></div></div></div><hr><div itemprop="mainEntity" id="kitchen-sink" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Question"><h2 itemprop="name" id="can-i-use-sensitive-hand-wash-at-the-kitchen-sink">Can I use Sensitive Hand Wash at the kitchen sink?</h2><div itemprop="acceptedAnswer" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Answer"><p itemprop="text" style="display:none;">Sensitive Hand Wash is made for repeated everyday hand washing, which is exactly what a kitchen sink asks of it. It lifts bacteria, food residue and everyday grime off your hands and rinses them away, and at pH 5.5 it holds up to washing many times a day without leaving hands tight.</p><p style="font-size:13px; color:#091D40; line-height:1.6; margin:0 0 12px;">The kitchen sink is the tap most households use most, and <strong>Sensitive Hand Wash</strong> is built for exactly that: repeated everyday washing. It lifts bacteria, food residue and everyday grime off your hands and rinses the lot away.</p><div class="koh-card"><p class="koh-body">Because it&apos;s fragrance-free, sulfate-free and sits at pH 5.5, it holds up to washing ten or fifteen times a day without leaving hands feeling tight, which is usually what puts people off washing as often as they should while they cook.</p><p class="koh-body">If your kitchen needs a registered sanitiser as well, use one labelled for that purpose alongside your normal hand washing.</p><div class="koh-pills"><span class="koh-feature">Built for frequent washing</span><span class="koh-feature">Lifts food residue and grime</span><span class="koh-feature">pH 5.5, matching healthy skin</span><span class="koh-feature">Fragrance-free</span></div></div></div></div><hr><div class="koh-grid"><div class="koh-prod"><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://koh.com/cdn/shop/files/Koh_Product_Still_Hand-Wash_1.5L-Eczema.jpg?width=400" alt="Koh Sensitive Hand Wash 1.5L" class="fr-fil fr-dib"></a><div class="koh-prod-text"><p class="koh-prod-name"><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Sensitive Hand Wash</strong></a></p><p class="koh-prod-copy">Fragrance-free, sulfate-free, pH 5.5. HRIPT dermatologically tested and recognised by the Eczema Association of Australasia. Made in Australia.</p><div class="koh-actions"><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="koh-secondary">View Sensitive Hand Wash</a><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash#:~:text=Product%20Reviews" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="koh-secondary">Read reviews</a><a href="https://koh.com/cart/add?id=41065108275272&amp;quantity=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="koh-primary">Add to cart</a></div></div></div><div class="koh-prod"><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash-starter-kit" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://koh.com/cdn/shop/files/Koh_Product_Still_Hand-Bottle_0fa31e02-a616-40de-8e39-a6b55f43a84d.jpg?width=400" alt="Koh Hand Wash Starter Kit" class="fr-fil fr-dib"></a><div class="koh-prod-text"><p class="koh-prod-name"><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash-starter-kit" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Hand Wash Starter Kit</strong></a></p><p class="koh-prod-copy">Pairs Sensitive Hand Wash with the refillable pump bottle, so the sink is sorted from the first wash.</p><div class="koh-actions"><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash-starter-kit" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="koh-secondary">View Hand Wash Starter Kit</a><a href="https://koh.com/products/hand-wash#:~:text=Product%20Reviews" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="koh-secondary">Read reviews</a><a href="https://koh.com/cart/add?id=41087375343688&amp;quantity=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="koh-primary">Add to cart</a></div></div></div><div class="koh-prod"><a href="https://koh.com/pages/koh-perks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1074/1454/files/Loyalty_Tile_1.jpg?width=400" alt="Koh Perks rewards and ways to save" class="fr-fil fr-dib"></a><div class="koh-prod-text"><p class="koh-prod-name"><a href="https://koh.com/pages/koh-perks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Koh Perks</strong></a></p><p class="koh-prod-copy">Earn points on every order, refer a friend, and redeem for discounts next time. 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