[Cigarro Report] Motor Journalist Discusses the Appeal of Cigarro! Vol. 3

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Motor Journalist talks about the appeal of CigarrO! Vol. 3
New Normal Era Etiquette: Clean Hand Habits

As a car journalist, it's surprisingly difficult to find places to wash my hands. For example, when test-driving a press car, I often have to travel to locations suitable for car photography, and sometimes shoot in mountainous areas where there are no restrooms.

Also, I often test-drive and photograph several press cars in one day. Press cars, as the name suggests, are vehicles lent by manufacturers to the media for publicity, so they are shared by many people. Since the pandemic, press cars are always disinfected when borrowed and returned, so I feel safe. However, it's still considered good etiquette in the new normal era to clean your hands before getting into the car.

Considering the people who disinfect the cars upon return, it's certainly better if I clean my hands before getting in, as it will be helpful for them too.

Especially during long drives, my hands often get sweaty. And when photographing the car itself, there are times when I have to put my hands on the ground. Considering these situations, I wondered if there was a portable product to keep my hands clean, so I looked into it.

As I mentioned before, I use CigarrO's Sunscreen 30 for sun protection and love their shower gels with unique design packaging during bath time, so I thought CigarrO must have such a product. Checking their official website, I found a Herbal Hand Spray.

This Herbal Hand Spray contains a high concentration of ethanol derived from sugarcane and also has moisturizing ingredients that are gentle on the skin. And best of all, it can be sprayed on dry hands, which perfectly suits my work environment. So, I immediately ordered and tried it.

This time, before getting into the "S8," the most powerful model of Audi Japan's latest flagship sedan, which I borrowed, I sprayed a bit on my palms and spread it all over my hands.

The refreshing herbal scent of tea tree and mint not only cleaned my hands but also gave me a pleasant feeling. What's more, it's not sticky, which is important for me, as I often grip leather steering wheels in high-end imported cars. Most importantly, I can use it without dirtying the car.

I also tried it after my hands got sweaty during a long drive, and it left my palms feeling clean, refreshed, and very invigorating.

Another great feature of the Herbal Hand Spray is its convenient spray bottle, which is easy to carry in a bag. It's especially recommended for people like me who often find themselves in situations where they can't immediately wash their hands when out and about.

■Click here for details on Herbal Hand Spray

【Profile】
Manabu Kawaguchi
Motor journalist who also serves as a Japan Car of the Year selection committee member.
Appears and contributes to TV, newspapers, web, and various automotive media. He also streams videos on his unique YouTube channel "LOVE CARS!TV!" (281,000 subscribers). He also publishes articles about cars on Yahoo! News as an individual. In his hobby of triathlon, he has completed Ironman races. Member of the Automotive Journalists Association of Japan.

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