Tired of paying for hand sanitizer? Then, grab a few ingredients, and make your own!
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 15 minutes or less
What You Need:
• 2/3 cup Isopropyl alcohol 91%
• 1/3 cup aloe vera gel
• Essential oil in your choice of fragrance (optional)
• A bowl and spoon
• An empty container
1. Mix the aloe vera and Isopropyl alcohol together until well blended.
2. Add 8-10 drops of essential oil to the mixture for fragrance (if desired), and stir well.
3. Pour the finished hand sanitizer into an empty container and seal.
Tips:
1. Many essential oils like tea tree oil and lavender have antibacterial properties.
2. Use one of these to boost the germ-zapping power of your hand sanitizer.
3. Save the bottles from store-bought hand sanitizer, and refill them again.
4. A little goes a long way with this recipe. Once applied, just rub your hands
together until the moisture evaporates and the stickiness vanishes.
