Put down the bottle and step away from the hand sanitizer / Boris Bulychev on shutterstock

Hand sanitizer is a quick and easy way to clean your hands if you don't have immediate access to soap and water. But whether you’re a habitual squirter or use it only when needed, you may be surprised to learn that hand sanitizer is not actually healthy for your skin.

In this video from DNews, host Tara Long explains why you should stop using hand sanitizer immediately.