Whiteley Bactol Alcohol Gel Bactol Alcohol Gel is a waterless, alcohol based hand-rub that uses natural Macadamia Oil to replenish the skin. Human skin lipids contain approximately 22% of cishexadec- 6-enoic acid which along with palmitic acid comprise around half the skin lipid content. Its action is thought to be a combination of lubrication, softening and protection of the protein structures and prevention of moisture loss from the skin. Macadamia Oil contains up to 22% of an isomer, palmitoleic acid which is the highest known actual concentration of this unique material. Bactol Alcohol Gel uses Macadamia Oil to replace the skins lipids which are removed by alcohol leaving your hands hygienic, soft and replenished.