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homemade hand sanitizer

chachi avatar
Recipe by
joeyjoan K
@chachi
Clarkston, MI

Covid 19 taught me a lot of things, I learned how to make masks, I have learned how far 6 feet is exactly, and most importantly I learned how to make my own Hand Sanitizer. After not finding hand sanitizer or many other cleaning products in the stores, I started watching videos for everything. I already make my own soap so I had most the ingredients on hand, I tweeked the recipe to suit me and my needs. I added the Jojoba oil to help keep my hands from getting dry, and it works. I did the 1/2 and 1/2 mixture as I said it isn't too thick, or thin. I won't be buying hand sanitizer anymore.

yield 2 to 4
prep time 15 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For homemade hand sanitizer

  • 2/3 c
    70% or higher rubbing alcohol or 100 proof everclear
  • 1/3 c
    aloe vera gel or liquid
  • 5 - 7 dash
    your favorite essential oil
  • 3 - 5 dash
    jojoba oil ( optional)

How To Make homemade hand sanitizer

  • 1
    In a medium bowl whisk all the ingredients together. You can use any moisturizing oil you like and have on hand. I use a 1/2 and 1/2 mixture of Aloe vera Gel and liquid. I like the consistency best with the 1/2 and 1/2 mixture.
  • 2
    Using a funnel and spatula pour the mixture into clean travel size bottles 4 oz. Use the spatula to ensure each bottle gets its fair share of the gel.
  • 3
    This recipe yields about 2 1/2 bottles. Make sure to shake before using each time because the gel settles. I double the recipe and use old hand soap containers with a pump, to keep by my sink, and the travel size are in the car, lunch, bag and purse.
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