Clean, Vegan, and Cruelty-Free Hand Sanitizer: What These Labels Really Mean

The words “clean,” “vegan,” and “cruelty-free” appear everywhere in beauty — but what do they actually mean when it comes to hand sanitizers?

Let’s break it down.

Clean

A clean hand sanitizer avoids unnecessary ingredients and focuses on safety, quality, and transparency. It’s made to be gentle on skin without compromising effectiveness.

Vegan

A vegan hand sanitizer contains no animal-derived ingredients — a surprisingly rare commitment in a category dominated by large CPG companies.

Cruelty-Free

This means no animal testing at any stage of formulation, ingredient sourcing, or manufacturing.

Indie brands are leading the way

Smaller, founder-led brands — like gemi — often adopt these standards from the beginning because they reflect intentionality, care, and responsibility. Our formulas are vegan, cruelty-free, and clean.

Choosing hand sanitizer is no longer just about staying clean. It’s about choosing products aligned with your values — gentle, thoughtful, and conscious.