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. ⠀ 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. ⠀ After we ran out of our @drbronner lavender hand sanitizer (my favorite!), I searched everywhere to replenish - and everywhere was SOLD. OUT. ⠀ So, naturally, I wanted to figure it out for myself. A few simple ingredients and you have an effective, better-for-you hand sanitizer! ⠀ [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.] ⠀ Here's a recipe you can use to make your own hand sanitizer. ⠀ //what you’ll need // ⠀ 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) ⠀ // directions // ⠀ 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. ⠀ // make it effective // ⠀ Spray 2-3 times on hands and rub until dry. ⠀ Stay well!
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Samantha Schleiger, MS, RDN, CD, CLTSam is a functional nutrition dietitian, certified LEAP therapist, and functional medicine beneficiary. archives
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