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DIY Hand Sanitizer

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With the masses panicking and emptying the shelves of cleaning products and sanitizers, I thought I'd share this recipe with you that I saw this morning on Hallmark's Home & Family show, for a do-it-yourself hand sanitizer you can make at home. I'll add the link to the site so anyone who wants to watch the video of her making it, and giving other tips on things to have on hand can access it. No fear. ;)

You can use the link at the bottom to watch the video of her making it. She's the one who does the Serovital ads because she's so health conscious after surviving cancer.

DIY Hand Sanitizer

Kym Douglas shows how to use beauty essentials to create hand sanitizer.

MATERIALS:

2-ounce spray bottle
5 drops vitamin e oil (optional, this makes for soft hands!)
2 tablespoons witch hazel with aloe vera or vodka
5 drops lemon essential oil
5 drops eucalyptus essential oil
5 drops tea tree essential oil
4 Tbsp Distilled (or at least filtered, boiled, and cooled) water

Mix all the ingredients together and pour it into a bottle.

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Re: DIY Hand Sanitizer

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I have another DIY hand sanitizer recipe for you, this one from vitacost, that uses totally different ingredients from the one above, so if you don't have those one hand, you just might have these. There are sub-links in the article so the link is at the bottom for anyone wanting to access them. ;)

When to use hand sanitizer

As you have probably heard from at least one well-meaning friend or family member, a little bacteria can actually be a good thing—it helps boost the immune system! So, there is no need to sanitize your hands every time you encounter a bit of dirt.

However, there are certain times when you should definitely wash your hands, including:

Before, during and after food preparation
Before and after tending to someone who is sick
Before and after treating a wound
After changing diapers or using the restroom
After coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose
After handling pets, pet food or pet waste
After handling garbage

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), washing your hands with old fashioned soap and water “is the best way to reduce the number of microbes on them in most situations.”

But hand sanitizer is a good backup on those occasions when you are in a hurry or simply don’t have access to a sink.

How to use hand sanitizer

Believe it or not, there is a proper way to use hand sanitizer. Here’s how to do it right:

Apply a dime-sized amount of sanitizer to the palm of your hand.
Rub your hands together, taking care to cover all surfaces—front and back.
Continue rubbing until sanitizer is completely absorbed.

Benefits of making your own hand sanitizer

Making your own hand sanitizer has numerous benefits, including:

You know—and control—exactly what goes into it. You won’t have to be wary of potentially harmful chemicals, often labeled as “fragrance.”
You can choose whatever scent(s) you desire. Ward off germs while enjoying a little aromatherapy!
You can use moisturizing ingredients, like aloe vera gel, so it won’t dry out your hands—a common complaint about store-bought sanitizers!
You can use the leftover ingredients in other DIY beauty treatments.
You’ll have the satisfaction of knowing you made it yourself.

4-ingredient hand sanitizer recipe

Recommended for adults, this stronger version is reminiscent of commercial hand sanitizers (without any potentially hazardous chemicals, of course!). It’s a great option for healthcare workers.

Ingredients
1 Tbsp. rubbing alcohol (91% or greater)
1/8 cup vegetable glycerin
1/4 cup organic aloe vera gel
Approximately 15 drops essential oil (we recommend peppermint, lavender or sweet orange)

Directions: In blender or food processor, blend all ingredients on high for approximately two minutes. Store your DIY sanitizer in a small jar or silicon tube (for up to six months). Use as needed to send germs packing!

Whichever recipe you choose to follow, remember to use your hand sanitizer sparingly and keep it out of reach of small children!

https://www.vitacost.com/blog/home-fami ... 7495859749
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