I’ve been reading some things lately about hand sanitizers and I am NOT happy about what I’m reading.
It looks like there are some ingredients in hand sanitizers, specifically one named Triclosan, that there’s a ton of controversy around right now. And until they get it all figured out, I’d personally prefer to just stay away from it altogether.
So what are the alternatives? Well, there’s just plain old-fashioned washing your hands with soap and warm water. But what about those times where that’s not an option?
Sarah over at Renaissance Mama has an awesome recipe for Chemical-Free Homemade Hand Sanitizer that uses only 3 ingredients! (And I actually think I have ALL of them in my bathroom cabinets right now!)
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Thanks for posting this! I’ve been wanting to make my own hand sanitizer for a while for the same reasons!
Also, I’ve heard that lemons and/or lemon juice can work if you happen to have that around.
Be aware that tea tree oil is not safe to be used on babies or pregnant/breastfeeding women. It’s also supposedly bad for people with sensitive skin, as it can cause eczema flair-ups. I was going to make a homemade sanitizer with a very similar recipe for a moms group I’m in, but we ended up using one with just aloe vera, vinegar, & dish soap (not as effective, I’m sure, but safer). I hadn’t heard about the dangers of TTO until recently–so glad we found out!