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• Method 2 of 2: Witch Hazel Hand Cleanser
• Warnings

1 Collect ingredients. This disinfectant is similar to those sold at the store or pharmacy, but without additional chemicals or foul odor. Hand sanitizer should not replace hand washing; only use it when you really need it. Here's what you need:

• 2/3 cup 99% medical (isopropyl) or ethyl alcohol (do not use a lower concentration alcohol solution);
• 1/3 cup pure aloe vera gel (preferably no additives)
• 8-10 drops of essential oils such as lavender, cloves, cinnamon, or peppermint;
• a bowl;
• a spoon;
• funnel;
• plastic container (bottle, bottle).

2 Combine the alcohol and aloe vera gel in a bowl. Pour the ingredients into a bowl and mix thoroughly with a spoon. The mixture should be perfectly homogeneous.

• If you want a thicker solution, add another scoop of aloe vera.
• If you want to thin the solution, add a spoonful of rubbing alcohol.

3 Add essential oil. Add it one drop at a time, stirring throughout the process. After about 8 drops, sniff the mixture to see if you like the scent. If it seems strong enough, stop there. If you like a stronger scent, add a few more drops.

• Use whatever scent you like. The essential oils of lavender, cloves, cinnamon, peppermint, lemon, grapefruit, or passionfruit are suitable.

4 Pour the mixture into a container through a funnel. Insert a funnel into the neck of a container and fill it with hand sanitizer. Refill container and close until further use.

• If you want to carry your sanitizer around with you, a small dispenser bottle will work well.
• If the mixture does not fit in the bottle, drain the remaining disinfectant into a jar with a tight lid.

Method 2 of 2: Witch Hazel Hand Cleanser

1. 1 Collect ingredients. Some people dislike alcohol-based hand sanitizers, as alcohol has a strong odor and can dry out the skin a lot. A product based on witch hazel cleans the skin softer, but is not a disinfectant, since it does not kill viruses and bacteria. Here's what you need:
   • 1 cup pure aloe vera gel (preferably no additives)
   • 1 1/2 teaspoons witch hazel
   • 30 drops of tea tree oil;
   • 5 drops of an essential oil such as lavender or peppermint
   • a bowl;
   • a spoon;
   • funnel;
   • plastic container (bottle, bottle).
2. 2 Combine aloe vera gel, tea tree oil and witch hazel. To thicken the mixture, add another scoop of aloe vera. To make it thinner, add a spoonful of witch hazel.
3. 3 Add essential oil. Since tea tree oil has a strong scent, add it a little at a time. Five drops should be sufficient, but if you want to add more, add one drop at a time.
4. 4 Pour the mixture into a container through a funnel. Insert a funnel into the neck of a container and fill it with hand sanitizer. Refill container and close until further use.
   • If you want to carry the product with you, a small dispenser bottle will work well.
   • If the mixture does not fit in the bottle, drain the remaining disinfectant into a jar with a tight lid.

Warnings

• Be careful not to get the product in your eyes! If disinfectant gets into the eye, rinse immediately with water or contact an emergency room.