Homemade Hand Sanitizer Spray

When it comes to preventing the spread of germs, practicing good hand hygiene is a no-brainer.

I like to carry a travel-size @branchbasics foaming soap pump when we’re out and about so I can limit our exposure to hand soaps that contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals.
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However, when hand washing is not possible or you have limited access to water, hand sanitizer is great to have on hand, especially during this time.
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After we ran out of our @drbronner lavender hand sanitizer (my favorite!), I searched everywhere to replenish - and everywhere was SOLD. OUT.
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So, naturally, I wanted to figure it out for myself. A few simple ingredients and you have an effective, better-for-you hand sanitizer!
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[A word of caution, hand sanitizer (homemade or store-bought) is not recommended for use with children as they are more prone to improper usage. That said, I recommend each parent using their best judgment and assisting children in this process to prevent over-spraying and inhalation.]
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Here's a recipe you can use to make your own hand sanitizer.
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//what you’ll need //
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¾ cup of 99% isopropyl or rubbing alcohol
¼ cup of organic aloe vera gel (helps to keep hands smooth + counteract the harshness of alcohol)
1 Tbsp. distilled water or colloidal silver/ionic silver
8-10 drops of organic essential oil (such as lavender or orange oil)
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// directions //
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1. Pour all ingredients into a glass mixing bowl.
2. Beat with a whisk until ingredients are well-combined.
3. Using a small funnel, pour the mixture into a glass spray bottle and label it.
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// make it effective //
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Spray 2-3 times on hands and rub until dry.
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Stay well!