Alcohol Free Hand Sanitizer

Winter time is a great time to share things like germs and viruses.  None for me, thanks!

Shaking hands at church, using a public bathroom, {did you know the sinks in a public bathroom have more germs than most of the toilets in our homes??} pushing the grocery cart, and changing diapers - all of these are things that aid in the spreading of viruses, colds and flus. 

I love to have a hand sanitizer that I can use - especially in public bathrooms and after hand shaking time at church.  But we already have a dry skin problem at our house, and the winter air makes it all the worse.  Add an alcohol based hand sanitizer to the list and you will have very dried out - not to mention ouchy hands!

{Alcohol based sanitizers must have an alcohol concentration of at least 60% to do it's job.}

Try this homemade hand sanitizer that will add vitamins, minerals and moisture to your skin while killing germs including H1N1, e-coli and others. 

You will need:

• (1) 12 ounce bottle of 100% Pure Aloe Vera Gel {It must be clear and say 100% on the bottle!}
• 3/4 teaspoon of Tea Tree Oil
• Witch Hazel

In a glass bowl, mix Aloe Vera and Tea Tree Oil.  Then add witch hazel until you have the consistency you want your sanitizer to be.

All of these things can be found at your local Wall-Mart.  If you'd like to add other essential oils, you may need to try a health food store or a GNC.  

The more Tea Tree Oil you use, the stronger the antibacterial qualities your hand sanitizer will have.  The smell of the tea tree oil can be overwhelming, so you may want to add other essential oils such as citrus, lavender or cedar wood to improve the scent.

I am not an herbalist or a doctor.  Do your research!  Be sure you and your family members are not allergic to any of these items before you/they use them. 

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