This Homemade Hand Sanitizer is affordable and can be made with just a few ingredients- Rubbing alcohol and aloe vera gel. The rubbing alcohol acts as a disinfectant against bacteria and viruses.
Aloe vera gel soothes your skin and adds moisture to keep your hands from drying out due to alcohol. In addition to adding fragrance to your hand sanitizer, the essential oils you choose may help protect against germs.
For example, thyme and clove oil have antimicrobial properties that fight bacteria. If you're using antimicrobial oils, only use a drop or two since those oils are very powerful and might irritate or dry out your skin.
Other oils, like lavender or chamomile, may help soothe your skin. (Adapted from rachaelrayshow.com)
How to Make Homemade Hand Sanitizer
Note: The full instructions are provided in the recipe card below.
To make homemade hand sanitizer, mix ⅔ cups rubbing alcohol with ⅓ cups aloe vera gel. If desired, add a few drops of essential oils and mix again. Using a funnel, pour the mixture into a small 1-2 oz plastic or glass squeeze or spray bottle.
The Proper Way To Apply Homemade Hand Sanitizer:
Apply enough sanitizer to cover both hands completely. Rub your hands together, palm to palm. Rub the back of each hand with the palm of the other hand.
Spread sanitizer over and under fingernails and between fingers. Keep rubbing hands together until they are dry. Do not dry with a towel.
Homemade Hand Sanitizer
Equipment
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup 99% isopropyl rubbing alcohol
- ⅓ cup aloe vera gel
- essential oils , optional
Instructions
- Mix ⅔ cup rubbing alcohol with ⅓ cup aloe vera gel. Add a few drops of essential oils of your choice, if desired, and mix again.
- Using a funnel pour the mixture into a small 1-2 oz plastic or glass squeeze or spray bottle.
The Proper Way To Apply Homemade Hand Sanitizer:
- Apply enough sanitizer to completely cover both hands. Rub your hands together, palm to palm. Rub the back of each hand with the palm of the other hand.
- Spread sanitizer over and under fingernails and between fingers. Keep rubbing hands together until they are dry. Do not dry with a towel.
Nutrition
Nutrition Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided is an estimate, calculated using standard data sources. Actual values may vary based on ingredient brands, preparation methods, and portion sizes. This information is for general reference only and should not be considered a substitute for professional dietary advice.
