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Can you help me with a home diy recipe for hand sanitizer? I'd like to make some that smells nice
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How to make hand sanitizer:

⅔ cup of rubbing alcohol
⅓ cup of aloe vera
5 -10 drops of essential oil (You can chose the one you want)
Directions:

Pour the rubbing alcohol and aloe vera in a bowl and stir until completely blended. The aloe vera will add thickness and moisturize your skin. Add in several drops of essential oil and blend. Essential oils will help mask the smell of alcohol. Our favorites are lavender or citrus-scented oils such as lemon or orange. Next, whisk all ingredients together and pour into a container. Make sure to label your hand sanitizer with an adhesive strip.
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What if I do not have access to Aloe vera? Are there easy to find replacements?
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Aloe vera is utilised in hand sanitizers for two reasons: it soothes alcohol irritation and it provides the gel a gel-like texture.

If you only want the antibacterial action of the gel, you can skip the aloe vera. The gel will be slightly more watery and irritating.

Vegetable glycerin or Carrier Oil can be used in place of aloe vera.