Prevention disinfectants have been recognized with the 2026 Aestheticians' Choice Award in the disinfectant category by DERMASCOPE magazine.
Virox Technologies announced that its Prevention® disinfectant products received the award as part of the 2026 Aestheticians' Choice Awards, an annual program organized by DERMASCOPE, a publication serving professionals in the aesthetics and beauty industry.
The award program has been running for more than a decade and is based on voting by the magazine's readers, including aestheticians and professionals working in spas and salons across the United States.
How the Aestheticians' Choice Award Works
The selection process begins with readers submitting nominations for products in different categories. Finalists are then selected, followed by a final online vote among the leading products in each category.
As a result, the recognition reflects the preferences of participating professionals who use and evaluate products in their daily work.
According to Virox Technologies, the recognition reflects the trust that aestheticians, spa professionals, and salon teams place in Prevention disinfectants as part of their infection prevention and disinfection practices.
About Prevention Disinfectants
Prevention disinfectants are based on Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide (AHP®) technology and are designed specifically for the needs of spas, beauty salons, and aesthetic environments.
The product line is intended to support professional disinfection practices while also addressing the practical requirements of beauty and personal-care settings.
According to the manufacturer's product information, key features highlighted for the Prevention line include:
Fast disinfection, with a contact time of approximately one minute for applicable claims
Low-odor formulation designed for a more comfortable working environment
No mixing or dilution required, making the products ready to use
Biodegradable formulation, with the manufacturer describing its breakdown into water and oxygen
Designed specifically for spa and salon environments
These characteristics are particularly relevant in settings where disinfection needs to be incorporated into frequent workflows without creating unnecessary complexity for staff or clients.
The Role of AHP in Professional Disinfection
The recognition of Prevention disinfectants also highlights the broader use of AHP technology in healthcare and professional disinfection applications.
Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide combines hydrogen peroxide with formulation components designed to improve its practical antimicrobial performance. Compared with some traditional disinfectant chemistries, AHP formulations are often positioned around a combination of antimicrobial efficacy, user experience, and environmental considerations.
However, product performance should always be evaluated according to the specific product label, approved claims, required contact time, surface compatibility, and applicable regulatory requirements.
What This Award Means for Prevention
The 2026 Aestheticians' Choice Award places Prevention disinfectants among the products recognized by participating DERMASCOPE readers in the professional aesthetics and beauty sector.
For spas, salons, and aesthetic clinics, effective disinfection is an essential part of maintaining safe and consistent workflows. Product characteristics such as contact time, ease of use, odor, and compatibility with the working environment can therefore play an important role in day-to-day infection prevention practices.
Conclusion
The recognition of Prevention disinfectants at the 2026 Aestheticians' Choice Awards reflects the product line's recognition within the professional aesthetics community.
Based on AHP® technology and designed for spa, salon, and aesthetic environments, the Prevention line combines disinfection performance with features intended to support practical everyday use.
Source: Virox Technologies Inc., “Prevention® Disinfectants Wins the 2026 Aestheticians' Choice Award from DERMASCOPE Magazine.” Additional information regarding the award and voting process is available from DERMASCOPE.
