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Homemade Hand Sanitizer

Who knew making homemade hand sanitizer was so simple? This is the perfect sub for a store bought version, and I love customizing the scent!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins

Ingredients

Recipe with 99% isopropyl alcohol
  • 2/3 C 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
  • 1/3 C aloe vera gel
  • 1 Tbsp coconut fractionated carrier oil or vitamin E
  • 5-10 drops essential oil of choice see my favorite brand of essential oils
Recipe with 70% isopropyl alcohol
  • 1 C 70% isopropyl alcohol
  • 2 Tbsp aloe vera gel
  • 1 Tbsp coconut fractionated carrier oil or vitamin E
  • 5-10 drops essential oil of choice see my favorite brand of essential oils

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl or jar mix rubbing alcohol and aloe vera gel together.
  2. Mix in coconut oil/vitamin E oil and essential oils.
  3. Put the ingredients in a mason jar and shake it all up.
  4. Add to container of choice.

Notes

  • I would recommend using as pure of form of aloe vera gel as possible - the clear, non-dyed version.
  • The coconut oil or vitamin E oil is completely optional, but it does add a nice moisturizing factor.
  • The ingredients are fairly flexible as long as the rubbing alcohol contents is at least 2/3’s of the amount. This keeps the germ fighting factor where it should be.