In light of stores running out and people wanting options, here are some recipes you can make at home. . .I have picked these up from some online sites and adapted them for the NZ market, but they are good for use in other countries too. Take your pick and enjoy adapting the scent to your liking. I use doTERRA Essential Oils for their purity and quality. If you want to know how to get them fell free to send me an email and I'd be happy to help. Or you can order directly HERE. Or if you simply don't have time or energy you can also order our ready made options. . . check out On Guard sanitizing mist. Recipe 1. . . smaller quantity good for travel and a bit more liquid styleBasic info: Non oily feel, great when travelling or just running around town. Lavender– known for its antibacterial and antiviral properties and relaxing scent. Tea Tree Oil – known to be antifugal, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antiviral, and antibacterial. Lemongrass Oil – known to be antibacterial and antifungal, also with a great scent. Aloe vera gel: known to be antibacterial and antifungal and it does double duty as a moisturizer. Vitamin E: Moisturizer and helps keep recipe fresh. If you’re not a fan of lavender, choose another antibacterial oil such as rosemary, sage, sandalwood, or peppermint. Ingredients:
You can even make a bigger batch and keep it for home use! Shelf life is a couple of months at least. **Please note essential oils are extremely potent, please be careful when mixing and wash hands after to avoid any reactions with full strength oils. Recipe 2. . . Larger quantity and more gel like consistencyIngredients:
Add essential oils and Vitamin E oil to a small glass bowl or container (do not use plastic) and swirl to mix. Add alcohol or witch hazel to the oils and swirl again. Combine this mixture with the aloe vera gel and mix well. Shake gently before each use. (Sanitizer should last several months with the addition of Vitamin E and alcohol to help preserve.) Transfer hand sanitizer to small clean coloured bottles so the essential oils are not exposed to light. You could also mix up a batch and keep in a container with a pump. Important things to note:
Always take care when handling essential oils. They are very concentrated, powerful plant extracts. If you are new to using essential oils you may want to test for an allergic reaction before slathering on this homemade hand sanitizer. As with any natural plant, family members could be allergic. For a simple patch test mix one drop of essential oil with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Rub a bit on the inside of your elbow, cover with a bandage, and wait 24 hours to see if there is any negative reaction. These are no-nasty chemical options for you versus commercial hand sanitizers that can be full of added chemicals. This homemade hand sanitizer recipe uses NONE of those harmful chemicals and relies on pure essential oils to kill germs. One of the unique qualities of essential oils is that they do not cause bacterial resistance like antibacterial chemicals, and are actually effective in killing strains of bacteria that have become resistant to our man-made medicines and chemicals. (source)
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