Homemade Hand Sanitizer

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posted by Annie B. Bond Feb 3, 2006 2:33 am

filed under: Health & Wellness, Natural Remedies, Skin Care, aloe vera, hand sanitizer, non-toxic

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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 says
May 1, 2009 1:17 PM

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

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Naomi T. says
Apr 4, 2009 3:47 PM

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

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Angela B. says
Sep 2, 2008 6:27 AM

Would lavender oil work too?

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