How to Make a Natural
Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer
Things
You'll Need
container
aloe gel
grain alcohol - vodka
essential oils
distilled water
·
Start
your natural hand sanitizer by choosing a container of your choice. This recipe
will work in plastic squeeze bottles, or mini spray bottles. Look for these in
the travel accessories area of health and beauty departments.
·
Use
the following recipe---
2 parts aloe gel (NOT juice).
1 part distilled water (NOT tap).
1 part grain alcohol-vodka (NOT
isopropyl).
4-5 drops essential oil of choice (NOT
fragrance oils). Hint: tea tree is a great antibacterial and one of the best
essential oils to add to a hand sanitizer recipe.
·
Mix
all ingredients in glass bowl (preferably) with a plastic spoon. I don't use
metal dishes or utensils because of potential reactions with the essential
oils. Pour your aromatherapy hand sanitizer into plastic containers. You can
add less water if you prefer a thicker product.
Tips
& Warnings
Essential oils are nearly all
anti-microbial. I use tea tree and lemon for the hand sanitizer recipe that I
market in my massage office. When using both, add 4 drops each or to your own
preference. Oils can be found in any natural foods store.
Aloe gel is used as a thickening agent and
moisturizer. It is found in natural food stores. Grain alcohol is a sanitizer
without the smell of isopropyl alcohol. Found anywhere; hint: don't spring for
the expensive stuff ! Distilled water will allow a more clear product without
the mineral content of other types. Found in the grocery store.
Lavender oil is also a good choice to blend
with tea tree.
This is a safe, effective product that I
market in my massage practice. I believe the chemical constituents in store
sanitizers is allowing microbes to become more resistant. Essential oils, to
date, have not been shown to allow this to happen. As with all products, keep
out of reach of children.
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