Natural Hand Sanitizer (60% Ethanol)
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Equipment: Small sanitized spray bottle
Author: Magdalena Wszelaki
Recipe type: DIY
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups ethanol (99% or highest you can find - at least 95%)
- 1 cup unscented alcohol-based witch hazel
- 5 drops lavender essential oil, optional
- 5 drops sage essential oil, optional
How To Make
- Combine the ethanol, witch hazel, and the essential oils (optional) in a mixing bowl. Mix well to combine.
- Transfer to spray bottle.
- Let stand 72 hours (as recommended by the WHO) before using for maximum strength.
Notes
Storage: Store at room temperature for up to 3 months.
Tip: You can swap witch hazel with aloe vera (this will make the sanitizer less drying and more moisturizing) at a 3:1 ratio. However, note that aloe vera goes bad quickly (without the use of harsh chemicals), in about 3-4 days, so this might not be the most practical option.
Tip: You can swap witch hazel with aloe vera (this will make the sanitizer less drying and more moisturizing) at a 3:1 ratio. However, note that aloe vera goes bad quickly (without the use of harsh chemicals), in about 3-4 days, so this might not be the most practical option.
Recipe by HormonesBalance.com at https://hormonesbalance.com/recipes/natural-diy-hand-sanitizer/