How to Make a Natural Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer

Concerned about resistant bacteria to hand sanitizers that are currently on the market? Try this recipe to make a natural antibacterial hand sanitizer.

Things You'll Need

• container
• aloe gel
• grain alcohol - vodka
• essential oils
• distilled water

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Instructions

• 1

  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.

• 2

  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.

• 3

  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.