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Homemade Hand Sanitizer

posted by Annie B. Bond Feb 3, 2006 2:33 am
Homemade Hand Sanitizer
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By Annie B. Bond

If you want a safe hand sanitizer without potentially harmful chemicals, try this all-natural formula. It is perfect for all skin types, and the kitchen-cupboard ingredients really work to kill germs.

INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup witch hazel extract
1/4 cup aloe vera gel
1 tsp. vegetable glycerin
1 tbsp. lemon juice or organic apple cider vinegar
10 drops tea tree oil

1. Place ingredients in a lidded glass jar and shake to combine.

2. Place a dab on your hands and massage into your skin.

3. Rinse with warm water.

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Stephanie Brechbiel

what about a mix that you don't need to rinse off?

Naomi T.

Yes lavendar would also work along with tea tree e/o because it too has a disinfectant property and is also good and safe for the skin :p

Angela B.

Would lavender oil work too?

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