Things have really gotten crazy in the world lately. This Corona Virus pandemic has everyone on edge. We're practicing "social distancing", closing bars and restaurants, and even panic buying everything in the store. There is no hand sanitizer to be found in south Louisiana! My husband and I own a shop and we want to keep sanitizer by the register for our employees to use. But we can't find it anywhere! So, I went online and found a DIY recipe that uses items you can probably still find at the pharmacy (you might even have them at home, I did). Bonus, it's only 3 ingredients!
DIY HAND SANITIZER
1 cup 91% rubbing alcohol (make sure it's no less than 91%)
1/2 cup aloe vera gel
15 drops tea tree oil*
You'll also need a container with a pump, like soap dispenser. If you don't have one, you can put it in any container, like a prescription bottle or a travel spray bottle.
*tea tree oil has anti-bacterial properties but if you can't find it you can use another essential oil like lemon grass, eucalyptus or lavender.
Pour the alcohol into a large measuring cup with a spout (makes it easier to pour into your bottle later).
Add the aloe vera gel and tea tree oil. Whisk it well! Stirring is not enough, you need to whisk it so it's homogenized it into a gel.
Use some of your leftover alcohol to sanitize your bottles. Just pour a little in and swirl it around. Let it evaporate. Then fill with your homemade hand sanitizer.
Be sure to label your bottles for safety.
Hope this helps y'all out. Stay safe and let's all pray this pandemic ends quickly.
