How To Make Your Own Sanitizer

 

Whip up this non-toxic solution to keep hands germ-free all season long

 

Want to try a home remedy? Lawrence Rosen, MD co-author of Treatment Alternatives for Children and founder of the Whole Child Center medical practice in Oradell, NJ often helps patients mix their own natural, non-toxic hand sanitizer out of essential oils, without alcohol, which makes it another good option for those prone to dry skin. (Get our best cold-weather skincare tips here!)


Here's how to make Hand Sanitizer:

Ingredients

•3 oz. filtered water

•1 tsp. aloe vera gel

•10 drops cinnamon essential oil

•10 drops clove essential oil

•10 drops rosemary essential oil

•10 drops eucalyptus essential oil

•20 drops lemon essential oil


Instructions: Mix ingredients in a 4-ounce spray dispenser, and shake gently. Spray onto hands (3-5 sprays) and massage the spray into hands for 5-10 seconds.