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Homemade Hand Sanitizer on a marble counter with house plant

Homemade Hand Sanitizer

Be prepared for anything with this homemade hand sanitizer. Don't let sudden viruses catch you off guard. This simple recipe for homemade hand sanitizer has you covered.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Ingredients Equipment Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2/3 c. 91% isopropyl alcohol (Rubbing alcohol)
  • 1/3 c. Aloe vera gel See note below if you use glycerin instead.
  • 10-20 drops Essential oil you will smell it when the sanitizer starts to dry.

Equipment

  • Small Bowl
  • Squirt Bottle I use a plant sprayer. It mists nicely without squirting too much.
  • Squeeze bottle if you are making a gel The recipe I like is liquid, it doesn't leave as much residue from the aloe

Notes

Glycerin will leave your skin more tacky than aloe, which is why aloe is preferred. However, glycerin will keep your skin from drying out. You will want to use 2 to 3 tablespoons and 2 to 3 tablespoons of water instead of the aloe.