Hibiclens is the antiseptic skin cleanser used in hospitals for over 40 years. The active ingredient is 4% chlorhexidine gluconate which helps reduce bacteria that can potentially cause disease - but is gentle enough for routine family hand washing. The average person comes in contact with 300 surfaces every 30 minutes, exposing them to 840,000 germs but using it on a regular basis can help protect you and your family! Hibiclens has been trusted by hospitals for more than 40 years. Patients frequently instructed to wash with an antiseptic skin cleanser before surgery - to reduce the risk of infection.